Otto E. Lawrence, 74, of Wallingford, died on Nov. 26 at his home. He was the longtime companion of the late Theresa Massaro and the former husband of the late Lucille Pisacano Lawrence. Mr. Lawrence was born in Meriden on Dec. 30, 1937, son of late Otto and Veronica Kane Lawrence. He had worked as a truck driver and mechanic for Teamsters Local No. 443. He also enjoyed going to the casino, building bird houses, and making walking sticks.

He is survived by his children, Denise Castellano and her husband Cliff of Wallingford, Sheila Orticari and her husband Rick and Louann Garrow of Vermont, Salvatore Nuzzo and his wife Natalie of East Haven, and Richard Nuzzo and his wife Betsy of Middletown. In addition, he is survived by his brother, Edward Lawrence of Colchester; his daughter-in-law, Rose Rolando of Florida; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Dennis Nuzzo, as well as a great-grandson.

Funeral services, officiated by The Rev. Dean Warburton, will be conducted at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave., North Haven, on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 10 a.m., followed by burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Meriden. Relatives and friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Masonicare Hospice, 22 Masonic Ave., Wallingford, CT 06492. www.northhavenfuneral.com