Larry Hoogasian

July 14, 1953 - July 12, 2023

Lawrence Richard Hoogasian, known to most as Larry (or Uncle Lou) was a San Francisco Native, Richmond District Resident, Talented Florist, Active Rotarian and a Loving Friend to many.

Larry attended St. Monica’s, St. Ignatius and obtained a degree in Architecture from UC Berkeley, but Larry ultimately chose the family business, Flowers.

At ease with politicians, rock stars and everyday people, Larry expressed his creativity and art with flowers, event décor and window displays. While working at the family flower stand at 250 Post, he watched & learned the art of window display design from the team at Gump’s. In 1987, Hoogasian Flowers, under Larry’s direction, was responsible for decorating St. Mary’s Cathedral for visit of Pope John Paul II. Larry could regale about the Grateful Dead, Santana, Bill Graham and other notables. Larry’s floral arrangements brought smiles to untold numbers of musicians, celebrities, and Bay Area residents.

Although he never married, his family (including godchildren and dear friends) was large and loving. Preceded in death by his parents, Harold & Theresa and his sister Camille. He is survived by his brother Harold, many nieces, nephews and godchildren. Larry was a loving, caring person with a great sense of humor. He will be deeply missed by family, friends and Rotarians. We invite you to join us at McAvoy & O’Hara (10th Ave & Geary Blvd) Monday, July 24 at 6pm for a rosary, Funeral Mass at St. Monica’s Church (23rd & Geary) at 10am on Tuesday 25th and Interment to follow at Cypress Lawn Cemetery. Know that flowers would be dandy, for sure. You can also remember Larry with a donation to Rotary Club of Fisherman’s Wharf, 101 Lombard Street #305w, San Francisco, California 94111.