Larry Bruce Rosier, Jr. 62, of Fairmont, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, at Mon Health Medical Center with family by his side. He was born in Grafton, on May 11, 1960, son of Larry Bruce Rosier, Sr. and Patty Martin Rosier. Larry is survived by his wife, Christine Frollo Rosier, whom he married Feb. 15, 2003, spending 20 years together.
Larry was a graduate of Grafton High School, Class of 1978. He wore many hats during his career; Larry retired from Rex-Hide, was a correctional officer at the Salem Correctional Center, and was a self-employed contractor for many years. Larry was a real outdoorsman; he enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and telling stories. He was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed watching the Mountaineers and Steelers. Larry loved the West Virginia mountains and traveling to Montana. He loved being with his family and friends at every chance he had. He will be greatly missed by each of them and all who knew him.
In addition to his parents and wife, Larry is survived by one son, Joshua Rosier and wife Emily; one stepson, Matthew Smajda; six grandchildren: Noah Rosier, Willow Rosier, Stephanie Smajda, Kalliope Smajda, Stevie Smajda and Judah Smajda; one sister, Beverly Merriman and husband Bill; four nieces, Shannon Stevens and fiancé Nathan Bolyard, Alicia Weaver and husband Seth, Kristin Blake and husband Drew and Alex Sullivan and husband Denzel; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Larry was preceded in death by one daughter-in-law, Brittany Stewart, and his beloved dog, Maggie.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite animal shelter.
Family will receive friends at Bartlett Funeral Home, 202 McGraw Ave., Grafton, from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, and from noon-2 p.m., the hour of the funeral, on Sunday, Feb. 5, with Pastor Wayde Wilson officiating. Private entombment will be at St Mary’s Peace Garden Mausoleum in Morgantown. Bartlett Funeral Home is honored to serve the Rosier family.
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