Lawrence C. Priola

PRIOLA – Lawrence C., on September 6, 2026, of Seaford. He was born in Brooklyn and recently celebrated his 90th birthday. Proud U.S. Marine and retired NYPD Detective, 9th Precinct. Long term member of the Newspaper Mail Delivery Union working at the Daily News and NY Times. Beloved son of the late John and Edythe (nee Nissen) Priola. Married for 68 years to Anna “Nancy” (nee Cannon). Loving father of John, Larry (Mary Rose), Karin, and Greg. Dear brother of John “Ronnie” and Diane “Missy” Priola. Cherished grandfather of Devon Settembrini, Cara Flenna-Sprague, Lauren Lemoi, Brandon Priola, Cameron Priola, Charles “Bo” Priola, Robert Senecal, Christopher Senecal, Lawrence “Thomas” Priola, Danielle Zuroweste and Caitlin Elizabeth Barnett. Adored great grandfather of Leo Flenna-Sprague, Eric Flenna-Sprague, Isabella Settembrini and Lennox Settembrini. 

In lieu of flowers the family welcomes donations in his memory to Tunnel to Towers Foundation T2T.org 

Visiting hours will be held Thursday 2-4:30 and 7-9 PM at the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home, Inc., Seaford, NY (2 Traffic Lts. East of Rte. 135). 

Words of remembrance will be held at 8 PM on Thursday evening at the funeral home. 

Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 11th. Family will gather at 9:30 AM and a prayer service will begin at 10 AM. Interment will follow at Calverton National Cemetery.