Wirth, Larry

Fairport: Larry Wirth, 71, passed away on July 21, 2015 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was born on January 4, 1944 in East Moline, Illinois to Harold and Dorothy (McDonald) Wirth.

Larry grew up in Prophetstown, IL. He received his B.S. Degree in Accounting & Finance from Iowa State University in 1967. Upon graduation, he was commissioned into the Air Force, serving 4 years and reaching the rank of captain. His military service continued in Air Force Reserves as he achieved his M.B.A. Degree from the University of Illinois and his C.P.A. certification. Larry’s professional career at Xerox earned him great respect and endearing friendships. Upon retirement in 2003, Larry’s generous heart compelled him to share his knowledge of business and encourage those pursuing private enterprise through the Rochester Chapter of SCORE, where he served as Chair for 2 years.

Larry married Christy, his bride of 46 years, in 1970. He enjoyed reading his massive science fiction collection and was a well-read scholar of history. He loved playing golf, listening to music, and spending special time with his greatest creations, his 3 kids. Larry was known for his smile and his laugh, which were contagious. His wisdom and tender heart lives on in his children.

Larry was preceded in death by his father, Harold; mother, Dorothy: and sister, Judy Wirth. He is survived by his wife, Christy (Gathmann) Wirth; his children, Ellen Changeux of Denver, CO, Laura Wirth (Aaron Laskoski) of Rochester, NY, and David Wirth of Austin, TX.

A service will be held at South Perinton United Methodist Church, 291 Wilkinson Rd Fairport, NY at 9:30 on Saturday, July 25, 2015 followed by burial at the church cemetery. After the burial, a reception will be held at the church where Larry’s family will receive friends.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial gifts in Larry’s name made to either of the following: University of Rochester, 300 E. River Road, Box 278996, Attention: Neuromedicine, Rochester, NY 14627, or to the Alzheimer’s Association Rochester and Finger Lakes Region, 435 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620. (Please write “Larry Wirth” in the memo field.)