Lars Torkelsen of Riverhead died on Jan. 7, 2023 at his home. He was 92 years old.
He was born on Sep. 18, 1930 in Norway to Torkel Larsen and Lea Falstad.
He worked as a builder for 40 years. He was a member of the Sons of Norway, Gideons and the Mattituck Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Betty, and a brother, Hans Fladstad. He is survived by his wife of 71 years Astri, children Lillian Carey of Riverhead and Tor of Southold and grandchildren Kristin, Peter, Josef, Christopher Carey, Melissa Carey, Kevin Carey, Darla Okrasinski and Kerri Rodney.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 11 a.m. at the Mattituck Presbyterian Church officiated by the Rev. James Cubie. Interment will take place at Presbyterian Cemetery in Southold.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home.
