Antonio Larice

Our beloved husband and father, Antonio Larice went to be with God on January 24, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Antonio was born on March 11, 1936 in Virazeil, France to Italian parents Amelia Tomasella and Angelo Larice. He went to school in France and worked in building furniture before coming to America. Antonio immigrated to America in 1955 and worked on his Uncle Tony Tomasello's ranches.

He was drafted into the United States Army and spent active duty in Alaska and the Mojave Desert. In 1961, he married Bonnie Crosetti, his wife of 60 years and together they have a son Michael Angelo, and daughter Elizabeth Eden. Antonio was a master finish carpenter who studied and worked hard to obtain his contractor's license to start his own business. His 60 years of finish work can be seen in high-end homes throughout the Bay Area. His work is pure artistry; from cabinetry to mantles to coffered and beamed ceilings. He was the master of the trim work he installed and will be long remembered for the beauty he made with wood.

Antonio was preceded in death by his parents Angelo and Amelia Larice, brothers Ludovico and Novello Larice and in-laws Velma and Frank J. Crosetti. He also was preceded by a brother-in-law Frank W. Crosetti and nephew Daniel Larice. Antonio is survived by his wife Bonnie Crosetti, son Michael Larice, daughter Lisa Larice Barber, her husband Andrew Barber and his beloved grandson Antonio Barber. He also leaves his beloved Maltese dog, Fannie, as well as numerous nieces in America, and many cousins in Italy, France, Switzerland, and Canada.

A private service was held under the directions of Mehl's Colonial Chapel. We will have a Celebration of Life memorial sometime in the future. We give special thanks to Hospice of Santa Cruz County and all the wonderful nurses and aids who were involved with his care. We also need to give a special thank you to our dear friend Sue for all her help. If you choose, please make a donation in Antonio's memory to Hospice of Santa Cruz County, 940 Disc Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

"Be happy sweet husband, wonderful father and loving grandfather Baaboo. You are a beautiful and kind man. Be united with your parents. Run and dance with our pets; give them hugs from us...I'll always miss you and your sweet smile my love, until we meet again………………."

Published in The Pajaronian · February 3, 2022