Michael C. "Mick" Larro, 70, formerly of Benton Harbor passed away on April 28, 2022, after a long, hard-fought battle with heart disease.

Mick was born on Oct 3, 1951, in Westfield, Mass., to Charles Henry Larro and H. Alice (Eddy) Larro.

In 1959, the family relocated to Benton Harbor, where he graduated from BHHS in 1969 and went to work for Michigan Standard Alloys Aluminum Division as a lab technician. When the plant closed, Mick moved to Louisville, Ky., where he continued to work in the recycling business. More importantly, he met the love of his life, Brenda Darlene Ward, and they were married on Jan. 31, 1981.

He had a talent for sales and with his background in chemical labs and metallurgy, he found opportunities in the plating industry and chemical sales. This took him to Orlando, Fla., Woodstock, Ga., and finally to Longwood. His favorite client was Walt Disney World, where he helped them maintain their many water features. He served as an elder at St. Mark's Presbyterian Church, played Santa for several years and was the Scoutmaster for their Boy Scout Troop #237; where their son, Gregory, attained the rank of Eagle Scout; a source of great pride for Mick.

Mick was preceded in death by his parents; he is survived by his wife, Brenda, his son, Gregory Larro; his brother, Ron (Carol) Larro, of Suwanee, Ga.; his sisters: Kathleen (Robert) Bald of, Orlando, Corrine (Bill) Duncan of Murphy, N.C. and Tamara (Barry) Little of Deltona, Fla.; and a very dear friend, Teresa (Farris) Enos of Benton Harbor, who was regarded by Mick as his daughter and whose children he regarded as his grandchildren; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Celebration of life to be at a future date, yet to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Heart Association (heart.org) are appreciated.

The family of Michael C. Larro invites you to leave a message of condolence on the Tribute Wall created in his memory by visiting www.degusipe.com.