Lawrence P. Queipo

Lawrence P. Queipo (21 December 1924 in Westfield, Massachusetts - 9 June 2012 in Westfield, Massachusetts) was a Spanish American veteran of the United States Army who served in World War II.

Early life
Larry was born in the city of Westfield, Massachusetts on 21 December 1921. He was the son of Candido and Florence Queipo. Both of his parents were of Spanish descent. He also had a brother named Alfonso and a sister named Margarita. He would later graduate from Westfield Trade High School.

Military service
Larry served in the United States Army with the Combat Engineers of Patton's Third Army during World War II. His unit would later be engaged in the Battle of the Bulge, one of the most famous battles during the war.

After the war & Death
Larry married Mary S. Cressotti and later became a teacher. He taught in the Carpentry Department of Westfield Vocational High School (which was called Westfield Trade when he graduated). He retired from teaching in 1988 and passed away on 9 June 2012 in Westfield. He was buried in St. Marys Cemetery.