Laurence Ray Manuelito, Jr., "Larry Love," 48, passed away on March 27, 2019. Larry attended the University of New Mexico then went on to receive an Occupational Studies Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management from Scottsdale Culinary Institute. Larry began his culinary career as a personal chef for local professional athletes: Stephon Marbury (Phoenix Suns), who nicknamed him "Larry Love," because he cooked with love, Niel Diggs off season (Green Bay Packers) and David Boston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers). He worked as an executive chef for Sodexo with ASU Athletics Sun Devil Stadium, with Delaware North for San Francisco Giants, Scottsdale Stadium and San Diego Padres Petco Park, San Diego, CA. Most recently he was employed by SSP America, Phoenix, AZ. Larry is survived by his wife, Christi Bonner Manuelito, two sons, his parents and many nieces and nephews. Larry is preceded in death by his grandparents and an aunt. A celebration of life service was held on April 6 at Christ Church Lutheran, 3901 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018. To honor Larry's fierce love for his sons, the family requests donations to Larrys Love for his Boys Fund . (Source: ASU Foundation)