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Lary T. Modeste

Passed 08/28/2023

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Obituary For Lary T. Modeste

In Loving Memory of Lary Modeste

Celebration of Life Services are as follows:

Viewing - Sunday - September 10th @12:30 - 1:00 PM

At the Funeral Home Chapel.

6701 Pembroke Road

Pembroke Pines, FL 33023

Service - Sunday - September 10th @ 1:00 P.M.

At the Funeral Home Chapel.

6701 Pembroke Road

Pembroke Pines, FL 33023

Lary was preceded in death by his parents Margaret Modeste and Patrick Worrell and brother Dave Chai. He is survived by his wife Sherryann; Children: Carlesha, Zaria, and Darius; Grandkids: Cedric Jr. and Celine; Son-in-law: Edward Ford; Siblings: Kimlan Chai, Kimmie Chai, Maureen Huggins, Gorman Thomas, Gorlana Bryant, Betty Ann Matthews, Gillian Williams, Leslie-Ann Joseph, Francois Brown; Nieces and Nephews: Duvante, Denique, Haile, Jahkada, Madison, Justin, Brandon, Nathan, Jayden, Jada, Roland, Kemba, Khadijah, Kareem, Kalil, Afeisha, Keron, Devon, Roman, Chanten, Trinity, Pierre; Great Niece: Gianna Chai countless other relatives, in-laws and friends, too many to mention.

A famous author once said, “Family is not an important thing, it’s everything”. That statement epitomizes Lary T. Modeste and the love he had for his family. Lary was born in Arima, Trinidad and raised in Arouca. In his youthful years, he attended St. Pius Boys RC Primary School in Arouca and later Holy Cross College in Arima. He had natural athletic ability that allowed him to excel at basketball and soccer. However, he lost interest in pursuing the sport at a national level with the untimely death of his younger brother (Dave) in 1988. In 1987, Lary’s first child (Carlesha) was born from a relationship he had with Charmaine. He always became very emotional when he spoke about Carlesha. Her existence gave him the motivation to be a more responsible and constructive adult. Lary was introduced to the electrician trade during his mid to late teens by his uncle. Alfonzo “Fonzo” Hull. Under uncle Fonzo’s guidance, he learned the trade well and thrived. He mastered this skill over the years and continued in this profession until prior to his death. When Sherryann visited Trinidad in 1991 to participate in a netball tournament, a mutual friend introduced her to Lary. Their friendship quickly blossomed even though they only saw each other once a year at Carnival time. They would talk on the phone about any and everything for hours. This was way before phone cards and WhatsApp. Dirty mas and brass fete played a pivotal role in sealing their friendship. Sherryann admitted that together, they gave new meaning to the United Sisters’ infamous song “Whoa Donkey”. Lary migrated to Florida, USA in 1996. He and Sherryann married in 1997 and the family expanded with the arrival of his 2nd daughter [Zaria (1997)] followed by his son [Darius (2001)]. When Carlesha migrated to Florida to join the family in 2003, he now felt that all the pieces were finally in place. Lary wore many hats in his later years. He developed a joy of cooking. Sherryann recalls he would call his aunts for cooking tips. They would be proud to know that he held his own in the kitchen and made quite a name for himself among friends and family. Lary’s signature dish was a wicked corn and/or pigtail soup. Hence, he was affectionately called “soup man” by many of his friends. He also wore the hat of resident DJ. He was an amazing host, knew the exact song to play, the right time to play it and was always planning the next lime. He simply loved music and curated quite a music library over the years. His love for jazz and 80’s & 90’s music was only trumped by his love for steelpan. Trinidad Massy All Stars could do no wrong in his eyes. Hence, he proudly wore his “All Stars Forever” t-shirt. Lary was a devoted, compassionate and caring husband, father, grandfather, son, grandson, brother, nephew, uncle, brother-in-law, and friend who endured unspeakable pain to extend his time here on earth with his family. He fought to the end but ultimately lost his battle with cancer and expired on August 28, 2023, at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL. He was 60 years old. Lary was well loved and embraced for who he was, and he will be sorely missed. Gone too soon but his memory will forever be etched in our minds and upon our hearts. We will see him again.

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  • 09/13/2023

  • 09/09/2023

    With Deepest Smpathy! It's sad to accept that a good soul like Larry had to leave us so soon. He will be greatly missed and forever cherished in our hearts. Accept my condolences. SAM & FAMILY

  • 09/09/2023

    Condolences to your wife and kids, I pray that God gives them the strength to deal with their hurt and pain. Cuz you will be truly missed and I will always cherish our talks, love you Larry. RIP

  • 09/09/2023

    Wow this is very hard for me saying goodbye to you cuz, my protector although I'm six years older but you always wanted to be there for me. The long conversations we shared I'll miss "a Francis wha happen" when I missed his calls and I call him back, also the love we shared for jazz music and the taunts about Massy All Stars his favorite steel band side. But I have great memories of us at number 13Back Street Arouca and that I will cherish always God knows best so he has called you home to rest Condolences to Sherry Ann, your children and grandchildren from Joanne, Calvin, Nicholas, Emmanuel, and Dale Rest In Peace cuz will always love you.

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    Condolences to my family and friends of my loving cousin, Larry may be rest in peace with our Heavenly father, too Sherryann, Carlesha, Zaria and Darius, may the good, Lord grant you comfort and peace of mind at this time onwards, Larry aka Mumbly was loved by his family and friends, we had some great times at Back Street, Arouca our Grandfather "Big Daddy" residence. Great time liming and partying together, you are loved and will surely be missed by family and friends, gone but will never be forgotten, Sleep in Peace my cousin 🙏

  • 09/09/2023

    First and foremost I want to say with a mind full of sorrow , anguish , true hurt.... and other emotions that even a former Slam champion(Spoken Word ) like myself can't truly configure words to express ..... I extend my deepest and most sincere condolences from the pits of my grieving soul to my Cousin Sherryann, and my Beautiful baby cousins Calesha , Zaria and Darius for their loss . I will also extend my condolences to Lary's siblings Gail, Gillian, Leslieann , Francois , Kimlan , Kimmy , Gorlanna, Gorman and Maurine. I will extend my condolences to my elders Aunty Irla, Aunty Ula ,Aunt Muzzette , Aunt Jean and Uncle Fitz . I will also extend condolences to all my Cousins in Trinidad, some who grew up in a house with Lary where he unexpectedly fulfilled the role of Big Brother. I know that he filled that role for the 3 C's down in Backstreet Carlene , Calistra and Calson , and also in the House of the Hulls where he lived for a little while with Ron , Jerry (RIP), Sheldon and Kenton . And I give condolences to all my cousins who didn't grow up with him in a household, but were so close to him and there are so many of them and they all have their own special relationships with Lary . Only you all and the Most High knows what you all are going through. I am very happy that I was able to see my cousin in person for his birthday party, to see that man dance knowing what he was dealing with was one of the best moments of my life, I am glad i filmed it .And I am glad that I got to tell that man in person, as I've always told him on the phone , that he is my first Big Brother . He has always been the third son to my mother. Rubin and I always held Lary in high respect, he was the only elder cousin that I had who never made it a big deal to take his baby cousins around with him. Sure we were a handful so he had to take us around one at a time , but not once did that man ever make it seem like he was too grown to take me or my brother around anywhere, sometimes my Mom would ask him to take my brother and I somewhere, and he never said no , and I'm not over exaggerating I mean I have never ever seen this man ever say no..... He always made time for his baby cousins always made time.... As I'm saying these words my eyes are tearing up because in my life it was not always easy being a Big Brother, the Big Brother was always the one to take The Hit, head on for his sibling or siblings. I recall coming back to New York and having to be a big brother back in the 80s, the difference in me not having a Lary around is me standing in front of a loaded gun, that was initially aimed at my 7-year-old brother , I was about 12 years old at the time , ..... The big brother was always the one to shield their younger sibling , ....... But when I was around Lary I never had to feel like I was the big brother... And there was no hit to take because Lary was well known throughout the entire Arouca he was the Beloved Prince of the village..... Nobody messed with his little cousins...... One of my many fond memories is when Lary took me to my first martial art movie. Back then you go to palladium theater and you sit in the same chair for like 4 hours and get double feature martial art movies, back then we used to call them The" Kick Ups " . I remember it made me feel grown hanging out with my cousin Lary that night. I might have been 7 years old. Another fond memory I'm always going to have of my cousin who I affectionately call "Lary Legend" (others call him Mumbly).. him taking me to a soccer game back in the late 70's , I watched the whole game , I say that because the only time I could tolerate watching soccer, was seeing my cousin playing soccer live in person, I thought Lary was going to go pro, but the memory I'll always remember is him , Bando and his other teammates walking off with the win and walking away with the prettiest girls under their arms..... I said to myself damn I wish I could be like my cousin.... Lary was cooler than The Fonze (Happy Days) ..... There's so much more I can say about this man, but I'm going to end off by saying I'm going to miss his voice, his laughter, his jokes, his cautionary advice, and his overall jovial nature..... I prayed to the Most High and asked that Lary be allowed to visit my dreams anytime he wants to say hi. I write my dreams down when they're important, so if it ever happens I'll let you all know.

  • 09/08/2023

    So this day has come for you Lary, as sure as day follows night, the day that is inescapable for all of us. You have transitioned to the spiritual realm, you have been called back home. I pray that you are resting in the loving arms of our Father in Paradise and that all is well with you. To Sherryann, Zaria, Darius and Carlesha, know that death was not the end for Lary. He still lives-in eternity and not on earth. I pray that the Holy Spirit gives you strength, courage, comfort, healing and peace as you go through this journey of grief and loss. God declared, " Blessed are they who mourn" and God does not lie. He is faithful and true. So He will never forsake you at this time. He has given you the Holy Spirit to comfort and guide you through this difficult time. My condolences to you, Lary's family and friends. Lary, know that you will always be loved! Until we meet again, cuz. Rest in Peace!! 🩷😘😘

  • 09/08/2023

  • 09/07/2023

    Condolences to his family, much love to his wife and children. I express my deepest sympathies.

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  • Mixed flowers in a handled basket

    Frieda Omezi sent Mixed flowers in a handled basket for Lary T. Modeste - 09/09/2023

    My Deepest Sentiments with Constant Prayers that the Family is able to nurture eventual Peace - And Cherrished Memories- During this Trying Time. Frieda Omezi ( One of Lary's Many 1rst. Cousins).

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