In Celebration of

Larry M Kondo

March 30, 1959 -  January 5, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Larry Masao Kondo announce his passing on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at the age of 65, at Credit Valley Hopsital.

Larry will be lovingly remembered by his sister, Donna, brother-in-law Yvon, the Apple of his Eye his niece, Mikayla, cousins, family members and friends. His long time best friend of 54 years, Wesley Shedler and Gregory Hodges for over 40 years (may he rest in peace - July 5, 2023) both were an important part of Larry's life and very dear to him. They shared and will cherish some very special memories.

Larry was an avid sports fan. He especially loved the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Toronto Blue Jays and the Toronto Argonauts. As well, he tuned in to watch the Buffalo Bills and the Toronto Raptors. He loved all sports.

Larry was predeceased by his parents, James and Fumiye who are laid to rest at Mt. Pleasant Cemetary. To respect Larry's wishes, a private family service and burial will take place. Condolence messages can be posted on the Turner Porter Peel Chapel website. The family wishes to thank everyone for the many cards, flower arrangements and messages.

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Jon and Cathy Whittal-Williams (Family friend)

Entered January 12, 2025 from Morinville

Thank you for honouring Larry so well; thank you for honouring Greg at his side. Larry will be missed. We shall follow the Jays in his memory. We shall continue to remember him with great honour.

Dianne Kirkpatrick (Friend)

Entered January 12, 2025 from Grimsby, ON

Donna, Yvon and Mikayla,
I am so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. Donna, you and Larry were the first friends I met in my life and I will never forget that. I always say you and Larry are my oldest friends... but only in years, not in age. Larry was far too young... Tomato soup with rice is forever etched in my mind and I will fondly think of your family, especially now Larry, when I eat it. Rest peacefully Larry... never forgotten. xo

Glenn Aplin (Friend)

Entered January 13, 2025 from Caledon

Larry was my first friend growing up, as he lived with his parents and sister Donna right across the street in Etobicoke. Larry loved all sports but especially baseball and hockey, and was a true blue hometown fan. I remember playing a lot of street hockey with him on our street during many off school hours. Life took us in different directions but I always saw him during early Spring when he would do my Mom’s taxes. He always bragged about his incredible niece Mikayla who he loved dearly. Larry would always text or call me at special occasions during the year like holidays and birthdays and ask about my sister Dianne, my Mom, or myself. Larry was a great friend that will be missed by our family. May he truly rest now.

Dawn Hardy (Friend)

Entered January 13, 2025 from Toronto

When I think of Larry I can't help but smile, Larry had the biggest heart and the biggest smile to go with it. Always in attendance with his Gatorade drinks for the girls hockey team, always there to cheer Mikayla and her teams on. You will forever be remembered with great fondness Larry and deeply missed. Rest In Peace my friend xxx

Ronald Mamoru Ui (Cousin)

Entered January 13, 2025 from South Surrey/White Rock British Columbia

Larry and I shared a strong interest in sports and both cheered tirelessly for the Blue Jays, although since moving west I was a fan (and still am) of the Edmonton Oilers and Edmonton Eskimos (now Elks). I remember as youngsters when the Kondos would visit at New Years on Strathcona Ave, my mother would lay out a big spread of Japanese delicacies, but Larry's favourite was Saba sushi, and she always prepared extra slices as Larry would gobble up more than his share. I usually had lunch with Larry whenever I visited Toronto (Japanese of course). He raved about Mikayla's accomplishments in golf, ice hockey, baseball.and academics, and know he will be sorely missed by her, Donna and Yvon. All of his relatives will miss his warm and smiling disposition.

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