Reading, Vt. — Larry Vittum, 83, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at his home in Reading.

Larry was born on Sept. 13, 1935, in Springfield, Vt., the son of Jerald, Sr. and Thelma (Cady) Vittum.

Larry graduated from Springfield High School in 1956 and then served in the U.S. Navy until 1960. On Aug. 17, 1972 he married Audrey Griggs and they lived and raised their family in Reading. Larry worked for Fellows Gear Shaper for many of those years.

Larry enjoyed fishing, bowling, hunting, softball, and playing cards. He was a proud member of the Reading Fire Department.

He is survived by his son, Dan McFadden; four grandchildren: Arnold, Ariel, Marcus, and Jaxon; his brother Richard; and sister Judy Henning. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by his wife Audrey; a sister Donna; and a brother Jerald, Jr.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. in the Felchville Cemetery in Reading.

In Lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Reading Fire Dept., P.O. Box 42, Reading, VT 05062.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Cabot Funeral Home in Woodstock, Vt. an online guest book can be found at cabotfh.com.