Lawrence T. Sterling, Jr., age 82, a resident of Pasadena for 70 years, and previously of Baltimore, died on July 9, 2013 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center after battling cancer for 5 years.

He was born on March 31, 1931, in Baltimore, to the late Mary and Lawrence T. Sterling, Sr. A graduate of Glen Burnie High School, he served as a firefighter, retiring from the Baltimore City Fire Department after 27 years. He enjoyed old cars, watching TV, and was a big fan of the Orioles and Ravens.

Larry is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years: A. Marie “Ree Ree” Sterling; his son Mark K. Sterling, of Pasadena; his brother David Sterling, of Montana; and sister in law Sandy Desell, of Pasadena.

Family invites friends to a memorial gathering at the Gregory J. Gonce Funeral Home, PA, 169 Riviera Drive, Pasadena, on Monday from 3 to 7 PM. A graveside service will be held at 1 PM on Tuesday at Holy Cross Cemetery. Those who wish may contribute to the Maryland SPCA or to the Casey Cares Foundation for critically ill children. Feel free to express your condolences here as well.