David J. Larson Jr.; 85; of Belle Vernon (Rostraver Township); died Monday; Feb. 16; 2009; at his home. Born Oct. 23; 1923; in McKeesport; he was a son of the late David J. and Anna Elizabeth Reynolds Larson. A resident of Belle Vernon for the past 31 years; Mr. Larson was Protestant by faith. Mr. Larson was a retired career man and veteran of World War II with the Navy as an aviation electrician and enjoyed his career in the Navy. He was a member of Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659 and The Retired Enlisted Association (TREA) Chapter 98. He is survived by his wife; Elvera Holmbeck Larson; son and daughter-in-law; Thomas and Mary Ann Larson; of Renfrew; stepson; John W. McGaw; of Knoxville; Tenn.; sister; Anna Elizabeth McQuiston; of Fort Myers; Fla.; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers; Homer; Rudolph; William and Kenneth Larson. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; Family Owned and Operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; 724-929-6183. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. James J. Mimidis; of Pricedale Union Church; officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659 will conduct services at 7 p.m. Tuesday and The Retired Enlisted Association Chapter 98 will conduct services at 7:30 p.m.; both in the funeral home. The family suggests contributions be made in memory of David J. Larson Jr. to The Salvation Army or Light of Life Mission of Pittsburgh. Condolences accepted for the family at the funeral home’s Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.