Lawrence C. ( Larry) Mack

May 21, 1963 – December 30, 2020

We have lost a wonderful man. Larry Mack, age 57, left us on December 30, 2020 after a long and valiant struggle with cancer. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 23 years, Cindy ( Warman), and beloved daughters Hana and Isabelle. The Mack family has made San Carlos their home for the past 25 years. Larry was born on May 21, 1963 in the Presidio of San Francisco to the late Warren and Maureen Mack ( Foley). He was predeceased by his brother John and is survived by his brother Don ( Lisa), sister Michele ( Bill McDonald), nephews Jason ( Adriana) and Shawn Brockmeyer, and Ryan Mack ( Chloe), and great nieces Aviana and Milana Brockmeyer and Gwendolen Mack. He leaves behind his Aunt Ann and Uncle Charlie Curtis of Los Gatos. He is also survived by numerous cousins both in the US and Canada and many members of Cindy’s family.

Larry was raised in the Richmond district of San Francisco and attended St. Monica Elementary School graduating in 1977 and from George Washington High School in 1981. He also attended San Francisco State University graduating in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology. Larry had various jobs before entering the San Francisco Police Academy in January 1990.

He started his law enforcement career in June 1990 at Mission Station and from there was assigned to Park and Taraval Stations. In January 1992, Larry was assigned to the Tenderloin Task Force. He transferred to the Narcotics Division in 1996 and became a proud member of CNOA ( California Narcotic Officers Association). He was promoted to Inspector in January 1999 and later made Sergeant. In September 2009, he transferred to the Homicide Detail. In 2011, Larry started a 2 ½ year leave of absence when initially diagnosed with cancer. After returning from leave in October 2013, he worked in the Northern California Regional Intelligence Center as a liaison between the SFPD and the US Department of Homeland

Security before retiring in March 2019.

During his tenure with the SFPD, Larry received several citations and awards including a Bronze Medal of Valor and a Purple Heart. He also formed many long- lasting friendships, too numerous to list.

Larry loved good food and enjoyed cooking. He was a huge Giants, Niners and Warriors fan. He thoroughly relished his annual trips with the “guys” travelling to different US cities to watch the Giants play and always searching for a unique steak house. He enjoyed supporting his daughters in their athletic endeavors through high school including coaching them in basketball and soccer. His biggest joy was going on annual family summer trips to the West shore of Lake Tahoe staying at Chamberland’s resort. He likened Lake Tahoe to a “spiritual retreat” for him. Pismo Beach was another popular destination. He would sometimes go there on his own…. just to “chill”. Larry was devoted to his family above all else. He was kind, loyal and generous and will be missed deeply by all those who had the pleasure of knowing and loving him.

The family would like to thank the doctors ( especially Dr. Robin Kate Kelley), nurses and medical staff at UCSF for the excellent care they provided to Larry. A private mass of Christian Burial will be held on January 5, 2021 at 10am at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 221 Valley St. , San Francisco. Larry’s cremated remains will be scattered in the Lake Tahoe region, his “heaven” on earth. Donations in his name may be made to the SFPD Widow and Orphans Fund or UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.