Laurence K. ‘Larry’ Gay
Laurence K. ‘Larry’ Gay, loving son, brother and uncle
OLEAN — Laurence K. “Larry” Gay, of Olean, formerly of Portville, passed away peacefully Monday (April 20, 2026) in Springville, after a long illness.
Larry was born in Olean on Dec. 31, 1962, the son of the late William and Mildred Hollamby Gay.
A 1981 graduate of Portville Central School, Larry worked at the Olean Center Mall and later at Walmart in their maintenance departments. He also worked for several years at Olean Tile Comp. in the kiln.
Larry was an avid Buffalo Sabres fan, and he also was a Miami Dolphins fan.
Larry is survived by his siblings, Roland (Mary Donovan) Gay, Ron (Cindy Perry) Gay and Eleanor Gay; also one nephew; two nieces; two great-nieces; and a great-nephew.
He was predeceased by his parents, William and Mildred.
Family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday (April 26, 2026) at the Guenther Funeral Home, Inc., 1303 E. State St., Olean, with the funeral to follow at 2 p.m. Burial will be held on Monday (April 27, 2o26) in Chestnut Hill Cemetery.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Cattaraugus County SPCA, 2944 Route 16N, Olean, NY 14760.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.guentherfh.com.
