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Help Us Honor the Life of Lawrence Jerome Federico
On August 17, 2025, my big brother... Lawrence Jerome Federico... passed away at just 42 years old. Born on August 13, 1983, Lawrence was a son, our brother, a cousin, a nephew, and a friend to so, so many.
If you ever met him, you know what I mean when I say he was unforgettable. Lawrence had this crazy natural gift for music. He taught himself how to sing, how to play guitar, how to record and produce his own music. His voice was so beautiful... it gave you chills in ways words cannot explain - those of you who know, KNOW exactly what I am talking about.
And the dude was SO darn funny. His big, goofy, contagious smile would hit you first, and then once he started cracking them jokes? Forget it, lol. You’d be doubled over, your belly aching, your face hurting, tears running down your face because you couldn’t stop laughing. He had that effect on people.
He really did make fun and joy unavoidable.
Lawrence and I were incredibly close. We had each other’s backs through so many things in life. We went on wild adventures together, and holidays were our favorite time of year because we’d all invite ourselves to our Mum’s and be THAT family... the loud, hyena-laughing, giggling, put-a-quarter-in-the-swear-jar family.
That was just us, the only way we knew how to be together. When Lawrence, Vic, and I (the three of us siblings) and our Mum were in the same room together, it was nonstop jokes, stories, refreshments, and just soaking in the good times.
Life is going to feel so different without him… and it hurts to think about.
I wish the pain of losing a sibling on no one.
Now we’re left with the heartbreaking task of laying my big brother to rest. One of the things Lawrence always said over the years was that if anything ever happened, he wanted to be buried alongside our brother Adam, who passed almost 20 years ago.
I never would have thought in a million years that NOW would be the time to honor that request.
But, God has called my brother home, and now that’s our focus:
Doing the best we can to honor Lawrence’s wish and bring him and Adam - my two big brothers - back together in peace with the Lord. ♥️
We’re raising funds to cover the immediate costs of Lawrence’s celebration of life, funeral, and burial. This includes a cemetery plot near Adam, his service, and everything it takes to give him the farewell he deserves.
Anything additional funds raised will be placed in a savings for his daughter, Jubilee, to support her future.
I’m reaching out to our community... especially those of you who know me personally... and those of you who knew my brother… to humbly ask for your support.
Whether through a donation, sharing this campaign, or just keeping us in your prayers, every bit of love and help matters.
Thank you for helping us honor Lawrence, celebrate his life the way he lived it... big, loud, joyful, unforgettable... and carry out his wishes.
Thank you.
-Angie Federico
P.S. I want to share something that feels important. My brother was incredibly open about the fact that he battled alcoholism, especially in these last months of his life.
After losing his wife, Vivi, so suddenly in 2020 (just two weeks after their Jubilee's first birthday) he was never quite the same.
Alcohol became the thing that tried to carry his pain... but it also ended up taking so much away from him.
But the world should know that Lawrence was more than that struggle.
He was raw, real - and he put so much of his BIG, LOVING heart into his music. Years ago, he wrote a song, and recently he reproduced it because it had become too close to his reality.
It’s heartbreaking, but it’s also pure proof of his talent and his soul.
So, in honor of my brother, below is just one of his many deep, emotionally impactful pieces :