Lawrence J. "Larry" Mirgon

Lawrence Joseph Mirgon, age 76, of Powell, OH, passed away Friday, January 8, 2016. Larry was born in Zanesville, OH and was a graduate of Bishop Roscrans High School and Wheeling Jesuit University. Larry was preceded in death by his mother and father Florence and Thomas Mirgon, his beloved wife of 51 years, Martha, his brother Tom, his brother-in-law Dave Barclay, and his sister-in-law Sister Augusta Barry, O.P. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law Jeff and Mary and Brian and Tammie, all of Columbus, and his close friend Linda Van Fleet. Other survivors include his sisters Susie Braun (Bill) of Wichita, KS and Jane Barclay of Zanesville; in-laws Fred and Elsie Ann Berkshire of Marion, OH, and William and Janet Barry of Zanesville; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Larry worked as an estimator and project manager in the commercial interior construction industry before founding his own commercial drywall company, Compass Construction, in 1983. Larry took an active role in local and national construction industry associations, serving as a founding member of the Columbus Chapter of the American Subcontractors Association. He was also a Senior Member of the Builders Exchange of Central Ohio and the organization’s president in 1987. Larry also served as an executive board member of the Association of General Contractors until his retirement in 2007. He was an active member of the Association of Wall and Ceiling Industry and sat on a number of national committees over his years of membership. Larry took great pride in his involvement in both large and small construction projects throughout Central Ohio in his 40-plus years in the construction industry. In addition to his work in the construction industry, Larry volunteered his time for his sons’ athletic and academic endeavors as a baseball umpire and soccer coach. He also served on the St. Francis DeSales High School Parents Advisory Council and was a member of the Diocese of Columbus School Board. Larry had a great passion for golf and played on the team at Wheeling Jesuit College. He was also a 40-year member of Little Turtle Country Club and a member of the Grey Berets golf group. His family would like to thank his Olentangy Ridge neighbors and the staff at the Laurels of Norworth for their help, support and care during Larry’s final illness. Family will receive friends from 4:00-8:00p.m. FRIDAY at the RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 West Olentangy Street, Powell, OH 43065 (614)-792-1471. (The funeral home is located on W. Olentangy St./Powell Rd./SR 750 ¼ mile east of Sawmill parkway.) Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00a.m. SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 2016 at ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH, 10700 Liberty Road, Powell, OH 43065 with The Reverend James Black, Celebrant. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Lewis Center, OH. If they chose, friends may make memorial contributions to: Kobacker House, 800 McConnell Drive, Columbus, OH 43214. Please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com to send condolences to the Mirgon Family.