Lawrence M. Krozel II, 55, passed away Feb. 19, 2020, at his home in Groton, CT. He was born in Hartford, the youngest son of the late Lawrence M. Krozel I and Vincentina (Mazzotta) Krozel of Middletown.
A graduate of Xavier High School in Middletown, Larry went on to obtain his undergraduate degree from Franklin Pierce University and a master’s degree in Archeoastronomy from The College of William & Mary. He worked as a Planetarium Educator at both the Museum of Science in Boston, MA and most recently at the Treworgy Planetarium at Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, CT. Larry’s planetarium shows charmed guests of all ages with his inspiring blend of humor, energy, knowledge, and passion for astronomy.
Larry is survived by his brother Michael Krozel and sister-in-law Kathleen Krozel of Wethersfield; and his sister Katharine Krozel of Merrimack, N.H. He is also survived by his aunts, Joan Mazzotta of Rockfall, and Kathleen Mazzotta of Waltham, Mass.; as well as many cousins and friends throughout the country.