MILTON, Mass. -- Lawrence A. Anzuoni Sr., one of three brothers who owned a half-dozen bus and motorcoach operations in Massachusetts, died last month after a lengthy illness. He was 79.

Mr. Anzuoni, who was known as Larry in the industry and as Chick by old family friends, was the long-time president of Brush Hill Tours of Randolph, Mass.

Darril King, secretary/treasurer of the New England Bus Association, said Mr. Anzuoni was an industry pioneer and would be missed by all.

Mr. Anzuoni joined the industry after serving in the Navy during World War II. He went to work for his father as a driver for Service Bus Lines in Revere, Mass., teaming up with his brothers, George and Richard.

In the mid-1950s, Mr. Anzuoni moved his family to Milton after his father purchased Brush Hill Bus Line, a bankrupt company that was founded in the 1920s to transport domestics employed on large estates along Brush Hill Road. The company also operated two commuter lines.

Over the years, Mr. Anzuoni directed the development of Brush Hill in new directions, capitalizing on the re-emergence of Boston as a major tourism and convention destination. The company expanded into sightseeing, convention service, shuttles, tours and charters.

Mr. Anzuoni remained active in the company and never completely retired.

Meanwhile, the family acquired or started other bus operations, including Plymouth & Brockton Street Railway, McGinn Bus Co., North Shore Bus, Beantown Trolley and Gray Line operations in Cape Cod and Boston.

Mr. Anzuoni was active in a number of industry groups, including the American Bus, National Tour and New England Bus associations, and was a past president of the New England Passenger Transportation Association.

He was an emeritus life board member of the Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau, as well as a member of veteran, civic and social organizations.

Mr. Anzuoni is survived by his widow, Jeanette; his son, Lawrence Jr.; his daughters, Jane D. King, Lisa A. Bernozzi, and Fillis A. Jessoe; his brothers George and Richard Sr.; his sister Maryann Shaffer, and seven grandchildren.

A memorial has been established in Mr. Anzuonis name with the American Liver Foundation, 246 Walnut St., Newton, MA 02160.