Ilion – Mr. Charles L. “Larry” Conover, of Ilion, passed away very unexpectedly at the age of 77 on Sunday morning, December 13, 2015 at Faxton St. Luke’s Hospital, town of New Hartford, NY. He was born on March 8, 1938 in Ilion, a son of the late Charles H. and Helen Mary (Bartowicz) Conover. He was a graduate of Ilion High School, “Class of 1957.” He went on to enlist and serve our country with the United States Air Force. His marriage to Justine C. “Judy” Harwood took place on December 27, 1969 in Ilion. The couple shared the utmost amount of respect and devotion to one another throughout their nearly 46 year union. Larry worked for 36 years with Remington Arms in Ilion. He held many jobs there inclusive to accounting and even ran the Remington Arms store. He retired in 2001 and at that time had been on the production line. He was a member and a Trustee of the First Baptist Church of North Utica. Thinking back on Larry’s legacy we reflect on his love of reading and history. He was always there to make us laugh and just be happy in general. His dancing ability, playing the harmonica, playing the bongos, going camping in the Adirondacks and especially Rockport, Massachusetts are all memories we will hold dear in our hearts forever. He is survived by his beloved family, his wife, Judy, his children, Jeffrey Conover of Ilion, Julie Conover-Rudwall and her husband Jamie of Ilion, Timothy Conover and his significant other, Mumba Chisunka of Syracuse, and Emily Conover of Ilion, his grandchildren, Morgan Rudwall, Isabelle Rudwall, and Jake Rudwall, his brother and sister-in-law, Jim Conover and wife Judy of Ilion, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and many special and dear friends deeply loved. He also leaves his faithful dogs, Charlie and Tawney. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Harry J. & Kevin E. Enea of the Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, Ilion, NY, (315) 894-8000. Calling hours for Mr. Conover will take place on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 from 5pm-8pm at the funeral home. His funeral will commence immediately following calling hours at 8pm with Pastor Ann Wicks officiating. Those wishing are asked to consider the following charities in memory of Larry: Herkimer County Humane Society or the First Baptist Church of North Utica. The family is appreciative toward the Ilion Ambulance and the professionalism and effort of the EMT’s involved. To leave an online note of sympathy, please visit www.eneafamily.com on the Internet.