Lawrence (Larry) Gary Kessel died on Sunday, November 18, 2012, at his home in Naples, Florida. Beloved husband of Annette Pakula, he was the son of the late Dr. Joseph and Freda Kessel, and the son-in-law of Dr. Lawrence and Sheila Pakula. He was the dear brother of Suzi Kessel Gerber and the late David Gerber, the late Arleen Kessel Lhormer and Barry Lhormer, and dear brother-in-law of Baila and Dr. Bruce Waldholtz, Dale and Philip Perreault, and Louis and Laura Pakula, loving uncle to Steven and Sue Ellen Gerber, Molly Gerber and Jason Silverman, the late Kenneth Gerber, Marc and Brenda Lhormer, Jan Lhormer and John Moore, Matthew Lhormer, Andrew, Jennifer and Lauren Waldholtz, Frank and Elizabeth Pakula and Benjamin, Sydney and Daniel Perreault. He was the loving great uncle to Emily, Meghan and Katie Gerber, Audrey and Zachary Silverman, Arlin Moore and Anderson Lhormer. Funeral services will be private and held on Friday, November 23, 2012. Contributions in Larry's memory may be sent to The Shelter for Abused WWomen and Children in Naples, Florida.