Brian Vincent Larson

**In lieu of flowers, the following account has been set up for his wife and daughter: https://www.gofundme.com/brian-larson Brian Vincent Larson, of Raleigh, passed away on Saturday, January 21, at UNC Memorial Hospital surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Mara (Dorsch) Larson and their daughter, Hazel; parents Vincent and Helvi Larson, sister Beth (Scott), nephews Andrew and Hudson, niece Kylie and numerous family members from the Larson, Karro, Dorsch and McCall families. Brian graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School and Cardinal Gibbons High School. He attended Western Carolina University. He loved working with his best and oldest friend, Peter Ruocchio, at Ruocchio Designs where he was the business manager. Brian and Peter made a great team and throughout their hard work shared many silly stories and jokes. The ‘boys’ were always up to something funny. Their friendship is a true testament of loyalty and how much they valued each other. Brian’s love of boating began at an early age. His first boat ride was with his parents when he was only 5 months old. He loved boating at Falls or Kerr Lakes, and especially at Pine Knoll Shores. He could look at any boat and with a quick glance tell you the kind of boat and make and size of its engine. Spending time on the water was where he felt closest to God. He was a quiet but very intelligent, compassionate and funny man who was loved completely by his family and friends. Our lives are fuller because we got to walk this life with him. He valued loyalty and never gave up on people. He was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Lourdes. Brian was a devoted husband and father. Being together as “Team Larson” with Mara and Hazel brought him the greatest joy. He was patient, funny and so caring to us. Our gentle giant. A memorial Mass will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Raleigh on Friday, January 27. Family visitation at church will begin at 10 followed by Mass at 11. There will be a reception in the Fallon Center immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to https://www.gofundme.com/brian-larson This fund has been set up for his wife and daughter.

Brian Vincent Larson

September 26, 1974 - January 21, 2017