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Larry Pisoni, who was promoted on May l. 1979 to be director of retail for Louisiana-Pacific Corp., at their newlyacquired Southern Califclrnia stores. was killed May 2, in an auto accident. Fle was 47.

Mr. Pisoni had been merchandise manager for Lone Star Building Centers, Western Region, Inc., at the time of'the L-P acouisition. Stores under his responsibility included Ward & Harrington. Peclple's Lumber, Coopers, and Sun Lumber Co.

Born August 12, 1931, he worked lronr 1954-1968 for John's Bargain Stores, Hempstead, N.Y., rising to nrlnager of Puerto Rico operutions, belore moving West to be a store manager in California lor Food Fair. Following a stint with Zodys Hatfield, he joined Lone Star in l97l iis a nranagcment tralnee. tle had attended New Paltz College in New York and was active in scveral industry associations.

Mr. Pisoni is survived by his widow, Jan. and two sons.

Howard E. Wray, a lumberman for 45 years,died of cancer May 22, 19'79. He was 57.

He began his career at age I 2, working in his father's milts in Washington and later Oregon. He served in the U.S. Army in WWII, rising to Lieutenant following a field commission. After working as a lumber salesman. he founded Scaffold Structures l7 years ago, a predecessor company to the present Lumber Specialties of Lynwood, Ca.

Mr. Wray is survived by his widow Bettyl a sister; son; and daughter.

PAUI BUNYAN LUMBER CO.

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