April 21, 1955 - July 8, 2026
Andrew "Andy" Pierce Larison, 71, of Covington, KY, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. He was a member of St. Mary Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington, KY, and a 1973 graduate of Holy Cross High School in Covington (Latonia), KY. Andy retired as a regional manager from PepsiCo. after 31 years of service. He renewed his faith deeply after surviving cancer and was heavily involved with the Church. Andy attended Mass daily and volunteered as a greeter. He was a kind and generous man. In his younger years, Andy enjoyed camping, fishing and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycles. He loved watching westerns, especially John Wayne movies. Andy also enjoyed playing solitaire and sudoku. He was an avid Cincinnati Reds and Cincinnati Bengals fan. More than anything, Andy loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents: Jewel and Isaac "Bud" Larison, Sr. and siblings: John Larison and Sue Larison. Andy is survived by his children: Carly (Shawn) Nichols, Andrew Pierce (Olivia Ezra Jane Scott) Larison II and Abby (Jacob) Gilbreath; siblings: Sally (Kenny) Lay, Barb (Rick) Mann, Isaac (Maureen) Larison and Joe (Judy) Larison; grandchildren: Savannah (Jim) Gallenstein, Sissy (Martie) Nichols, Bella Nichols, Sophie Nichols, Josephina "Josie" Drew Gilbreath and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation will take place on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 from 10:00 AM until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at St. Mary Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, 1101 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY 41011. Interment will follow at Mother of God Cemetery in Fort Wright, KY. Memorials are suggested to: St. Mary Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, 1101 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY 41011-3115. Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015 is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed on Facebook or at www.connleybrothersfuneralhome.com