Southbridge: Lawrence M. Josti, Jr., 87, passed away on Thursday, May 7th, in his home after a long illness.

He leaves his wife of 46 years, Kilcha (Hong) Josti; his son Gino Josti and his wife Sarah of Douglas; his daughter, Gina Toro and her husband Pedro of Fiskdale; and his seven grandchildren,Callie, Lily, Theo, Ellie. Julie, Eliza and Esther.  He was born in Worcester the son of Lawrence M. and Ann (Shattuck) Josti.  He was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War era.

Lawrence worked for General Motors in Framingham for 26 years and later worked in medical supplies for Apria before retiring many years ago.

Lawrence was a hardworking and very caring man who above all cherished his family and the time he spent with them.

His funeral service and burial in Worcester County Memoria Park, Paxton, will be private.  There are no calling hours.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.