Larry Frankewicz, age 70, died peacefully at home after a heroic 10 year battle with cancer. His wife Jackie was at his side and they were surrounded by the warm thoughts, prayers and love of family and close friends. Larry was drawn to the water at a very early age and spent his childhood years on the Thames River in New London CT. His love and respect for the water steered him to his passion for sailing. He was an avid sailor, a passion shared by his wife. They sailed every chance they could in New England & the Chesapeake Bay. He worked in Groton, CT as a shipbuilding designer for Electric Boat, General Dynamic's for29 years before relocating to Virginia to continue his career with General Dynamics at Newport News Shipyard until retiring in 2010. Prior to moving to Virginia, he served the communities of Groton and Ledyard CT for 15 years through their volunteer emergency response system. He was a passionate EMT who spent countless volunteer hours assisting those who required emergency assistance. His service to others was returned by the many of his caregivers who not only provided extraordinary care but who selflessly gave of themselves, through their kindness, supports, time, love and encouragement as they stood beside him as he continued his personal battle with cancer. The family is grateful to everyone who touched his life along his journey. He was pre deceased by his mother, Elsie Paul; his father, Edward Frankewicz; a brother, Edward; a sister Tina and his youngest son Christopher. He is survived by his oldest son Lawrence J Frankewicz of Norwich, CT; his sister, Joan Palladino of Oakdale, CT; his brother, Walter Frankewicz of New London, CT; and many extended family and friends. In lieu of flowers, for anyone who wished to donate to honor his memory, donations may be made to the of Hampton Roads or Southeastern Connecticut, the Ledyard or Groton Connecticut or Hampton Volunteer Emergency Squads, Cancer Care Foundation of Tidewater or Hospice.