William J. Larkins, Jr.

William J. Larkins Jr., 65, of Margate, Florida passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale. Bill was born in West Mifflin, PA to William and Helen on November 16, 1946. He proudly served as an officer in the United States Army and had a career in accounting. Bill’s passion for life manifested itself in his long battle with cancer. His courage was matched only by the love for his family, his positive attitude and sense of humor. He is preceded in death by his sister Patricia Cynkar. William is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years: Francoise, his cherished 3 children: Eric (Lynne) Larkins, Orlando, FL, Nathalie (Brett) Fagan, Coconut Creek, FL, Christiane (John Paul) Pumariega, Coconut Creek, FL, his dear sister's: Carol Raabe and Sherry Householder, dear brother: Robert Larkins, and his 6 adored grandchildren: Skylar Fagan, Jacob Larkins, Morgan Larkins, Luke Larkins, John Paul II Pumariega and Sienna Fagan. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at Savino-Weissman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, located directly across the street from Northwest Medical Center on 441 south of Sample Road, 2950 North State Road 7 Margate, Fl 33063, 954.977.5244. A Celebration of Life Wake Service will take place during the visitation at 7:00 P.M. Burial will take place 9:00 A.M. on Monday, February 27, 2012 at South Florida National Cemetery Lane #1, located at 6501 S. State Road 7 Lake Worth, FL 33449(561)649-6489. In lieu of flowers the family is suggesting that donations be made to the Sunshine Kids Organization (Dedicated to Children with Cancer) in the name of William J Larkins, Jr. Donations can be forwarded as follows: Sunshine Kids Organization c/o Prudential Florida Real Estate Attention: Richard Carrine 2780 University Drive Coral Springs, Florida 33065 For more information about the organization, visit the website at http://www.sunshinekids.org/. For directions please click on the service schedule button. To sign the virtual guestbook please click on the sign guestbook button. To share a memory/story please click on the Life Stories button. To upload a picture please click on the photo gallery button. Savino-Weissman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is entrusted with funeral arrangements. We are located directly across the street from Northwest Medical Center on 441 south of Sample Road, 2950 North State Road 7 Margate, Fl 33063, 954.977.5244, www.savinofuneralhome.com, www.weissmanfuneralhome.com.

William J. Larkins, Jr.

November 16, 1946 - February 15, 2012