Lawrence (Pasquale) Antonellis, of Braintree, died Jan. 25, 2011, at the age of 88 after a brief illness.

Larry was the retired owner of Antonellis Crane and Transportation and a member of International Union of Operating Engineers Local #4.

Loving father of Gary Antonellis of Braintree, Wayne Antonellis and his wife Bette of Hanover, Valerie Tom and her husband John of Pembroke, Bruce Antonellis of Quincy and Keith W. Antonellis and his wife Franca of Weymouth and Lawrence G. Antonellis and his wife Kelly of Weymouth.

Larry loved car racing, flying, and motorcycle riding in his earlier years. Later in life he enjoyed watching the Red Sox and Patriots games.

Loving grandfather of Stephanie Antonellis of Hanover, Kristina, Danielle and Nicholas Tom of Pembroke, Anthony Antonellis of Weymouth, and Nicholas Antonellis of Weymouth. Larry was the father of the late Lorraine Antonellis and the son of the late Mary and Loreto Antonellis and brother of the late Anthony Antonellis.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Tribute of Life service for Mr. Antonellis Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Lydon Chapel for Funerals 644 Hancock St., Quincy. Visiting hours Friday 5-8 p.m. Interment Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. For directions or online condolences, visit www.lydonchapelforfunerals.com.