Larry Liscotti

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Grady

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It breaks my heart to post this message. My dear friend, Larry Liscotti, passed away at 11:30 this morning. I'll miss him more than words can say.
 
Grady said:
It breaks my heart to post this message. My dear friend, Larry Liscotti, passed away at 11:30 this morning. I'll miss him more than words can say.
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Me too Grady. May God be with his family. Larry was a truly good guy.
 
Very sorry

Mr. Mathews, I'm so very sorry to read the news that you have posted. Mr. Lisciotti was a wonderful man and contributed so much to the world of billiards.

May you, Mr. Lisciotti, all family, friends, and those in the world of pool be comforted in this time of sorrow.

Respectfully,

Travis McKinney
 
larry

god's with you and your family my freind.
Larry, what a guy.

leonard and janice bludworth
 
Danny D 'salute' at the DCC -- repost

I posted this story a few days ago on another message board. Very sad to hear he's gone :( :(
NH_Steve said:
As has been posted here before, former straight pool champion and one of the top New England players over the last 30 years, and certainly one of the most entertaining personalities, Larry Lisciotti, 'The Prince of Pool', is fighting a very tough battle with cancer. I was talking to somebody this morning who said that Larry's condition has really taken a turn for the worse the last couple of days. I'm relating the following story from the Derby City Classic because he liked it so much when I told him:

Prior to one of the big televised matches at the DCC, Danny Diliberto took Scott Smith's microphone and addressed the large crowd gathered. He explained to the crowd how Larry was battling cancer and could use a little lift. He said, I've got a cell phone here and in a minute I'm gonna call Larry, and when I get him on the phone I'll give you the signal to all yell, 'Larry!, Larry!, Larry!' so he can hear all the support. Danny led the crowd in a practice round, then dialed up Larry. Sure enough, after he explained to Larry where he was, he told Larry that the crowd there wanted to send him a message, then he gave the signal -- and the whole crowd took up the chant in unison, Larry!, Larry!, Larry! Who says pool players don't care about their fellow players...
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(ps. NH_Steve is me on the 'other board' -- I didn't steal this post)
 
I did not know him but he must have been a good man for you to express such sorrow at his passing. God Bless him and God Bless you too Grady for being such a good friend.
 
Larry, Diliberto, Incardona use to go on the road together. I heard some great stories. Perhaps someone could get Danny or Billy to share some of this with us. These guys are just part of a great tradition of Italian American cueists that include Mosconi and Onofrio Laurie and Ervolino. I salute you Larry!
 
Mike Webb called me with the sad news of Larry's passing
earlier today and then I have this further information from a mutual friend, Kerry Herbert. Cards or flowers may be sent to Larry's family (Susan Liscotti and family) in care of Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main St, Manchester, CT, 06040. Kerry said he thought the funeral would be on Thursday or Friday but wasn't sure.
 
This is really sad news, Mark and I wish his family the best. Mark has known Larry for a number of years and considers LL one of his best friends. I have known him for only a few years and can say only good things about him. He was always a ton of fun to be around, and taught me one of my best hustles.

Joe
 
I never got a chance to meet him, but he truly was a great player and the pool world will miss him. May God be with all his close friends and family.
 
the pool world will greatly miss mr. liscotti.....may god go with his family and may he have fun and be at peace in the big poolroom in the sky......juston coleman
 
It's very sad to hear that he died. I never knew much about Larry Liscotti. Although I know the pool world will miss him.
 
Today, we lost Larry Liscotti. The stories of and about him will go on for a long time. He certainly was a character. My run in with him happened at the Ocean State Open a few years ago. Larry and I played on the money line. Sadly for me, Larry won. After the match, in what I gathered was a lucid moment, he looked at me and said "kid, you ain't ready to win yet"! I left Snookers that night and spent the rest of the night thinking of ways to strangle him. After hours of contemplation, I discovered that Larry was right! Each time he gave me a chance to run out on him, I erred. He left me safe, I made a good hit but failed to hide him. And so on....

The next morning before returning home, I stopped by Snookers and saw Larry at the bar. I went up to him and pretended to stangle him. He laughed. I explained my thoughts. We shook hands and I drove the seven hours home thinking of Larry. Last year, we played a tournament together. I believe it was also at Snookers. This time I won but something was not right with him. I thought maybe I was ready to win. I now know he was! I'll miss you bud!
 
With the passing of Larry, the world has indeed gotten smaller. I have many fond memories of Larry. How many people can ever claim to have played for of a thousand or two a game!? Larry did it at ALL games. Larry had one of the biggest hearts I has ever seen. My wife Kathy and I will miss him very much.
 
The wake for Larry will be tomorrow, Thursday, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m..

I've had a hard time responding to this thread. Larry was one of my best friends. I've known him since I was a kid. He will always have a special place in my heart, and may he rest in peace.
 
I didn't know of him but it's always sad to hear someone has passed.

He was obviously very important to the sport of pool and i'm sure he will be missed.

god be with his family and friends.
 
To say he was important could never be enough. He was a champion with a personality that drew a crowd like a magnet.
Some sign for fortune,
Some sign for fame
Larry was glad
To just sign his name
Some thought he was crazy
Maybe some times a fool
God broke the mold
when he gave us
The Prince of Pool.
 
Mike Webb, great poem!

I didn't personally know Larry, but I have had the pleasure of witnessing some of his antics on a number of occasions, truly one of the more colorful charactors of our sport.

May He Rest In Peace!
 
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