Larry Pogofsky Obituary

Larry would call me every year to go to a White Sox game because I was the only friend who never asked for him for a ticket! I liked him as a human being, one of the good guys.

He is still missed.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Great person and great Sox fan always lit up the room

Jeff Glass and I were walking in the area and we came upon Larry's home. In front was a plaque in front of a tree that said planted by Larry Pogofsky. Jeff and I stopped and reflected upon Larry's life and it was heartfelt. He was a great guy, a good friend, patient and human being. He is still sorely missed by all.

Shelly Goldner

I think of Larry whenever I watch the Sox play. Bobbie Fink

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this tough time...

Dear Lynda: Cindy and I just found out today that Larry had passed away. We are both shocked and saddened at his passing.We worked together for 33 years and spent many days watching the White Sox and our families grow up. He will be dearly missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love always, Cindy and jerry Zusel

Dear Lynda,
We just wanted to offer our condolences. Although we haven't been in touch for many years, we remember Larry as a warm and friendly person. Sharon and Bob Krakowsky

Dear Lynda,Lisa,Brad,Benji,
I just found out about Larrry and am in shock. He was one of the nicest guys I have had the pleasure of knowing. Even though I would not see you through the years when I would bump into him he was as kind and gracious as ever. He will be missed. I am so sorry for your loss.

Brad,
John Lennon once said,"Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears." Your father was a great man who was loved by everybody and filled your world with endless opportunities and relationships. Your role is to be the best that you can be and make him proud. You will always have my support.

Brad,
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. I hope you and your family find solace in this time of grief. Although I never knew your father, everyone I work with at the CBOT who knew him, have said that he was an honest, intelligent, good-natured man. The true mark of a man is how he is loved & respected by others. Your father went out on top.
Greg Koules

Brad-
We just learned the sad news about your father. While we never met him, we are sure he must have been an outstanding man to have raised such a fine son. At a time like this there is very little we can say other then our thoughts are with you and your fasmily during this very difficult time.
Fondly-
Stan & Peggy Miller

Dear Lynda, Lisa, Bradley, and Benji,

We were very saddened to hear about Larry. He was a wise and caring person, and great friend. our deepest condolences to all of you.
Sandy & Dale Cohen

Dear Lynda & Family,
We send our heartfelt condolences to all of you as you navigate through this very difficult time.

May you always remember him for the unique upbringing he gave you, his values for family and religion, but most importantly with the same love he had for everyone.

Dear Lynda, Lisa, Bradly, Benji, and the Pogofsky Family,
We were all so very sorry to hear of Larry's sudden death. Larry was a warm, generous man, always smiling and a pleasure to be in his company. We have many pleasant memories of times shared with him and your family. His loss is hard to acknowledge. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest Condolences to you.
Jacob & Doris, Ronit, Yifat, Dalit

Dear Lynda, I can not begin to tell you how saddened I was to learn of Larry's passing. Larry and I met 50 years ago! We shared all of our high school, college, and grad school years together and am proud to say we have kept in touch ever since, athough separated by miles. It was truly a walk down memory lane to see all the names in the guest book that I recognize from Niles West and NIU. Larry and I roomed together our 1st semester at Northern and my mother, to her dying day, always remembered Larry's unpacking a suitcase full of hair brushes:) Larry was a true "mensch", always down to earth, caring, generous, fun-loving and a real friend (even though he was a Sox fan).
He will be missed by all who knew him.

Dear.

Benji and Family.

The fact that I only met your father once. You should know that, the experience on meeting him. Will always be a complement to my life.
My heart is with you.

Dear Lynda, Brad, Lisa, and Benji,
Larry was always as warm and caring as in high school, just the most wonderful person to all. He will be missed enormously, but will live on through our memories, and we will be better people for having had him in our lives.
With deepest condolences,
Karen Kass

Dear Lynda and Family,

We were shocked and saddened to hear of Larry's passing. Each time we saw Larry, we were always greeted with his fun loving spirit. He will surely be missed. Our hearts and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time,

Our Dearest Lynda and your beautiful family, How could words ever express our sadness in the passing of such a wonderful, caring, sensitive, generous, warm and loving friend. We treasure the times we all shared. Larry will live on in our hearts forever and fond memories will never be forgotten. All our heartfelt love and condolences...........Mona,Michael. Jared,Marisa. Evan, Jessica. Boca Raton, Florida

Dear Lynda and Family:
I wanted to express my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Although I did not personally know Larry, I wanted to let you know I am thinking of you at this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope each day will bring each of you less pain and his memory will be a source of comfort and peace.
After reading some of the beautiful messages people wrote, I wish I had had the honor to meet such a special and unique individual. Fondly, Gail Trubow (The person who trains after you on Friday)

Dear Lynda and Family,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Larry. Though not close in these years (since college) that seem to fly by so quickly, Larry's passing is a shock to me as we went to grammer school and high school together at Niles West.

Joel Delman used to speak of Larry often and each time I would remember our years of past friendship with the gift of wonderful memories.

Noothing can take the pain of the loss away, but there are alot of people that also feel that pain with the passing of your husband, father, grandfather, friend, and childhood friend.

Larry will be greatly missed by all of us.

My very best wishes and condolences to you and your family in this time of loss.

Dear Don Nadick,
Our sincere condolences to you, your sister and the entire family.
Jerry and Eva Borkan

Dear Lynda and Family,
We were so stunned and saddened to hear of Larry's sudden passing.
So sorry we can't be with you at this time of need as we are in Florida.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Judy ,Marv Kamensky and Family

Lynda,
Our condolences to you and your wonderful family. We shall miss Larry, but of this we are sure, memories of the man with the friendly smile will remain. It was a privilege to know him, work with him, and to call him our friend. His presence will be especially missed as we walk into the dining room of his beloved White Sox. The services at Congregation Solel were warm, touching and a compliment to you, Lisa, Brad and Benji. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
-Chuck, Janie and Katie Walsh

I remember that Richard always called Larry his "adopted" son. He was always so proud that he had a hand in helping Larry at the BOT. Richard was even prouder that the student became the teacher.
My deepest sympathy to the entire Pogofsky Family on the loss of a very special person.

Dear Lynda and family-
I will miss Larry very much. In our conversations I got to know him as a very humorous, witty, daring, family-man. I will miss the mile high tomato plants, stories of the potato gun, white sox talk, and the education of commodities. I would call him my friend. Larry, you will be missed dearly by all. Most sincerely, jeff miller (Larry's naprapath), Lindsey, and Gracie

Dear Lynda,
Our memories of Larry are of a warm, kind, friendly man who gave of himself to mentor many children through his love of them and of sports. He will be remembered. Linda and Larry Fink

Dear Lynda, Lisa, Brad and Benjy,
Our family sends our most heartfelt condolences and sympathy to you on the sudden loss of your beloved husband and father, Larry.
Best,
Susan, Harlan, Shara and Deborah Haimes

Linda and Family
Our heartfelt condolences.
Larry was my friend and we will miss him.
With sympathy
Sheri and Mark Schneider

Our heartfelt sympathy for a wonderful caring gentleman. We have kmown Larry since he was born. We watched him become a successful entrepeneur and loving son and father. Unfortunately we are in California and our thoughts are with you. Fondly. Phyllis and Jack

Dear Linda,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family. Larry was a loving, warm and caring family man, friend and neighbor. My thoughts are with you.

Sheri Shifrin

Dear Lynda,
My heart goes out to you and your family and my thoughts are with you. I am so very sorry for your loss...
Melanie Karsen (Karen's sister)

Dear Lynda and Family,
Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time. Larry was a very special person, whose friendship will be missed. We will always remember our time together at The World Series, and our "Prayer Meeting", before each game. Our heartfelt condolences.

Although I had not seen Larry (Pogo) for many years, I still have fond memories of a young man, driven to excellence, in everything that he attempted. His greatest accomplishment was his family who I was privileged to have met at a reunion in 1994. Please accept my best wishes during this difficult time. He was one of the best!

Lisa and the Pogofsky Family,

My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Sending lots of love

Larry, was never next to the best. Larry was always the BEST at everything. The best friend, the best co- worker, the best father, the best trader and lastly had the best perpetual smile and outlook on life. We lost a TRUE friend as did the rest of the world. Thanks for the memories, Larry. We always will love you.
The R G Martins

Dear Lynda and the entire Pogofsky Family,going back to our high school days Larry was a really good person who never lost his warmth or his humility. He will be remembered as being very special and missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him.

Don Nadick,
My condolences for you and your sister on the death of Larry. He was a wonderful father and family man. It is true that the good leave us too young.

My sincere condolences to the family. Larry was a fine, honorable man and will always be remembered fondly.
Arnie Yusim

Dear Lynda and family,
From our family to yours, our most sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Larry was lucky to have been surrounded by such a loving and caring family. What a strong enduring legacy he has given you.
With sympathy,
Ellensue and Ronald Rubenstein

Dear Linda and family,
Sid and I are so deeply saddened about your loss. Larry had deep compassion and understanding for all people. He was a kind man. What I will remember most about him is the way his eye’s sparkled when he spoke of the day he first met Linda and the love they shared since that say.
With sympathy,
Sid pepper and Mickey Malo

Dear Lynda and the Pegofsky family,

We were shocked and saddened to hear of Larry's passing. He was a wonderful guy and will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Dear Lynda, We are so very sad over Larry's passing. Know that he truly loved every moment of his life with you, your children and grandchildren. As your friends for a lifetime, we are among the fortunate, and will cherish our memories together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love you

Dear Pogofsky family, we were so saddened to hear of Larry's untimely death. He was a wonderful, kind man. We know he will be sorely missed by so many. His loving kindness will always shine through his children and grandchildren.

The Silver Family

Dear Lynda, Lisa, Bradley and Benji. Larry was a wonderful husband, father and best friend to us. He will be missed greatly but always remembered in our hearts and memories. We were fortunate enough to have been there with all of you from the very beginning. Merle and Ronnie

Dear Linda and family,
We were deeply saddened to learn of Larry's passing and can only extend to you all our deepest sympathies on your untimely loss. Larry's zest for life and infectious laugh will be missed by all.
Barbara and Robert Paget
Rancho Mirage, California

Dear Lynda and Family,
Michael and I were so terribly saddened to hear of Larry's untimely passing. On the few occasions we spent time with the two of you, Larry was always kind and had a special way of bringing a room to life. I will always remember his stories, especially about his super size vegetables! May warm memories, as well as the love and support of family and friends, help you all through this challenging time.
Fondly,
Merle and Michael

Lynda and family,
Sending our condolences at this difficult time. Larry was such a unique person in this impersonal world. Always had a smile, a nice word to say. He really cared for his family. We will always remember the fun times we had as a family in Puerto Vallarta and of course at White Sox games.
Have comfort in knowing Larry was a special gift that is looking down at you all and smiling.

Dear Lynda and family,
I wish all of you my deepest condolences. Larry had more class and integrity than most people that I have ever met. His love for all of you was obviously his most important possession. I am truly thankful to have known Larry and all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Gary LaCrosse, Lemont, Illinois

Our deepest sympathies to Lynda & all of the Pagofskys, We were terribly shocked & saddened to hear of Larry's untimely death. Although we recently met, our dinner at Anatolias was memorable...we loved Larry's warm way & zest for life! May you all find strength at this most difficult time, and cherish the memories of your happy times. Please call if I can be of any help in the building...with our love & deepest sympathy.

Dear Pogofsky Family: I knew Larry for all of my 37 years in the Commodity Industry at the CBOT. He was a mentor and businesws associate for many years. He was well respected and revered in the business. May G-d give you the strength to get through this difficult time.

Dear Linda, Lisa, Brad and Benji: I have known Larry since high school and he was always a class act. No matter his accomplishments he was the same regular friend that sincerely cared about how you were doing; never bragging, just caring.

Although we didn't see you as often as we would like; each evening out was fun and sincere. Our sympathies are with all of you and the shock is still lingering. We will always keep his memory in our hearts.

Ronna and Shelly Goldner, Northbrook, Illinois

Dear Linda, Lisa, Brad and Benji:

I have known Larry since high school and he was always a class act. No matter his accomplishments he was the same regular friend that sincerely cared about how you were doing; never bragging, just caring.

Our sympathies are with all of you and the shock is still lingering. We will always keep his memory in our hearts.

To Larry's family. I am honored to have known Larry he was my roommate in college his memory will always be with me.I hope the knowledge that he was loved by so many brings you peace

Dear Lynda and Family,
As many others have said, we were shocked to hear of Larry's passing. He was such a vibrant and fun loving man, it is indeed hard to accept. Our sincere condolences to you and your family. We will miss him terribly as will everyone whose lives he touched.

Dear Lynda and Family,
Shelly and I are so saddened by the untimely passing of your beloved Larry.
After just seeing you guys at Players and making plans for the future it is just so hard to believe that he is gone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very dificult time. Pleases accept our sincere condolences. Diane And Shelly Helfgot Arlington Hts.Il

Dearest Lynda and family, our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved Larry...Gary will always remember his introduction to Jerry Reinsdorf on our summer of 1999 vaca to Chicago... and our boys will never forget the luxury box and stadium seats you were so very kind to share with us...Always in our hearts, Iris and Gary Kassof (Shirley's niece and nephew)

Dear Lynda,
Larry was a very special person - a good person. All those years ago at Northern were so much fun, and I believe Larry continued the fun, love and friendship through the years. May all your wonderful family memories sustain you in the coming days and years. You are in my prayers...

Linda and Family,
I wish all of you my deepest sympathy. Larry was a wonderful person and a great friend. We will all miss him, but know that he is in a better place, looking down on us and his team.

Dear Pogofsky family,
My sincere condolences for the passing of Larry. I was his fraternity brother in Phi Epsilon Pi at NIU. Larry was a genuine good man who will be missed by many.

On behalf of the Commissioner's Office, our sincere condolences to Larry's Family in Chicago, we share his passing with the Reinsdorf Organization, his beloved Sox Players and Staff. A true gentleman and Mensch in every sense of the word. His smile and kind guidance was always a source of reassurance. May his memory continue to be a blessing for his beloved family and friends.

Major League Baseball

Dear Lynda & Family,
We were so saddened to hear of Larry's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jack and Elaine Friedman

Dear Lynda & Family: We are so stunned and saddened about Larry. He was truly a great man, and the world just got a little worse with his passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.Love, Laurie & Marty

My thoughts are with your family, I will always remember Larry Fondly. We shared so many wonderful and fun moments in college together.
Jimmy Rosenfield

To Larry's entire family, please accept heartfelt condolences from his Phi Ep brother.

Dear Lynda, Lisa and Benji:

I was shocked to hear of Larry's sudden passing. From all the fond fun memories of the times spent with our girls - Lisa and Dana to 25 years later spending time with Ben.

Please let me know if there is anything I can do. All I remember is Larry laughing at anything. Never ever upset about life. Way way too soon.

My heartfelt condolences,

Skip Becker

Dear Lynda,
I haven't seen you in many many years. I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Larry. I know what a great man he was. My deepest sympathy to you and your entire family.

Helen Sklar Newman

Larry was a good human being. Hard to give a larger compliment. Rest in peace

Dear Lynda- I was saddened to hear of Larry's passing. Way too early, especially for someone who loved life so much. We go back to Lincolnwood days & single days at Pine Point Plaza, with lots of fond memories.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time-

Benji, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Larry touched so many people. I was very fortunate to know him and spend many good times with him, his family and the White Sox. I know he was deeply loved by his family and friends which were many and he will be missed by all of us. I am thankful to have known him and will always remember him and keep him in my prayers.

To Larry's family,

I am one of those Phi Eps from Nothern and have fond memories of Larry. Please accept my condolences and sympathy.

Richard Mednick