Larry David Kauffman, 70, of Smyrna, DE, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, Mt. Laurel and Hainesport, NJ, passed away on Thursday December 30, 2021 at Bayheath Kent General Hospital, Dover, DE.

He was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 1, 1951 to the late Jonas Kauffman and Geraldine Burns.

After college, he Flew C-130's in the Air Force Reserves, and was a small jet, twin and single engine pilot. He was a musician who played bass in the band 1910 Fruitgum Company, and also played bass, guitar, and keyboards in various other bands. He also loved boating, cats, drag racing, and progressive rock music including Yes and Genesis.

He was a business owner who specialized in rebuilding and selling car starters and alternators and he owned a mortgage business.

He served as a Colonel in the Civil Air Patrol (Air Force Auxiliary) and worked to develop their airplane maintenance program and he enjoyed mentoring young guys towards aviation careers.

He is survived by his wife, Robin Kauffman, of Smyrna; a sister, Randi (Fred) Kauffman-Sadoff; brothers-in-law, Jeff (Marva) Heckert and Keith (Lisa) Heckert; a niece, Dana Kauffman; nephews: Matthew Heckert and Grayson Heckert; and his beloved cats, Jeffy Kauffman and Zoey Kauffman.

He was predeceased by his nephew, Kristofer Heckert; and his beloved cats Missy, Sabrina, Tasha, Cinder, Rusty, and Princess Kauffman.

Funeral services will be held 1:30 PM Wednesday January 12 at Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home, 123 W. Commerce St., where friends may visit between 12 PM – 1:30 PM. Burial will be 12 PM Thursday January 13 at Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle, DE.

In lieu of flowers please donate to New Pawsibilities of NJ cat rescue, PO Box 3, Marlton, NJ 08053.

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Arrangements are by Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Smyrna.