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TransGo Mourns Passing of Larry Lee Passey

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Many in the transmission aftermarket are mourning the passing of Larry Lee Passey. Larry passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 1. He operated a transmission shop in Tempe, AZ for 10 years before moving to California to join TransGo.

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A TransGo spokesperson said: “He was, a highly respected industry veteran and an irreplaceable member of the TransGo technical team for over 32 years. He became an industry icon, renowned for his expertise and passion for older model automatic transmissions and vintage vehicles. His countless contributions, expertise and knowledge leave a permanent and irrefutable legacy in the industry.”

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