Laurence Dobkin Obituary

I remember Larry with joy and admiration. His passion, dedication to family, friends, and community, wisdom, and friendship continue to inspire and guide me.

Nanci and family,

Hard to believe it has been 10 years. Larry lives on in all that you and your children do and will be watching over all of you especially this upcoming weekend.

Dear David and Family:

I was shocked and saddened to hear of your Brother's passing.

Please accept my sincere condolences.

Steven Sam Koukios and Family

Dear Nanci and family,
We just discovered the news about the loss of Larry. We are so sorry. Our deepest condolences go out to you all. I will always remember him for his strength and humor that made working stage crew for shows with him so enjoyable.
Nancy and Josh Cohen and family

My sincerest condolences to the Dobkin family. I had the good fortune and pleasure of working with Larry many years ago. He was always generous with his time and his knowledge. Larry was a great teacher, a wonderful person, and he will be greatly missed.

Dear Laura, I was shocked to hear of Larry's passing. I remember him from way back when we were in school together as a really nice kid who always had a smile on his face. From all the letters I have read its apparent he was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother and friend. A true mensch who lived a wonderful Jewish life with his loving family. My deepest sympathy to your mother, brother, Larry's family & you. May Hashem give you strength & peace during this very difficult time and truely celebrate your brother's amazing and well lived life! My heart goes out to you and your family!

My deepest condolences. Larry legacy is inspirational and will never be forgotten.

Dear Nanci and Family:

I was and I am still in disbelief over the loss of Larry.

I first got to know Larry in the fall of 2010. I am sure you don't know me as I was just another attorney who negotiated a lease opposite him. I work for a property owner here in Baltimore and he represented the tenant.

But Larry left an impression on me and I wanted to share it with you so that his memory and his lesson should live on.

Even though we never actually met face to face, from our very first conversation, it was clear to me the kind of person he was. I instantly felt like he was an old friend. I knew exactly the kind of person he was because he wore it on his sleeve. He was instantly funny, smart, pleasant, honest, pragmatic, sincere, and confident. I never knew him to be anything other than that. I deal with attorneys all day long and unfortunately, I don't always enjoy their company. The way a person carries himself in all aspects of his life reflects deeply on the kind of person he truly is. Sometimes, people think that when it comes to business they don't have to act like a mensch. Not so with Larry. Besides the fact that he was clearly a very good attorney, I was always impressed that he was just such a pleasure to deal with. He was an all around mensch.

I never knew he was sick until I learned of his passing. The fact that he was never ever short, testy, or irritable, despite what he was facing, makes him all that much more amazing and provides a real life lesson to be emulated. It takes tremendous strength, courage and effort to choose to live and act the way he did. We should all learn from him.

May G-d comfort you among the mourners of Tzion and Yerushalayim.

Matt Schoenfeld

We are so sorry for your loss and are thinking of you at this difficult time. Baruch Dayan Emet

I am sorry to see the passing of such a great person. It was such an honor to meet Larry and help care for him. People often don't realize the impact patients we care for have on the lives of their nurses, our whole team truly enjoyed working with you! I smile when I think of the time I shared with Larry and Nanci, and all the interesting and sometimes silly converstions we had! I hope you find strength in God in this time of need.
Sincerely,
Loreli De Fina and the Skokie Hospital Vascular Access Team

Sending prayers of comfort and peace during this difficult time. Larry will truly be missed by many as he had a profound impact on all he met.

My condolences to the Dobkin family on their terrible loss.

Nanci and family,
I was touched, but not surprised at the outpouring of love, respect, and support at the Larry's service. May the wonderful memories of your life together give you comfort during this painful time.

Very difficult to comprehend the loss that the entire family is experienceing at this time. It saddens me that such a Mensch was taken from our mist in the prime of his life. May the many memories sustain his beloved wife,daughters,Mother-Thelma,David,and entire family. May his memory be for a blessing.Shalom

G-d has Larry in his arms, but his family and friends will forever have him in our hearts.

Dear Dobkin Family,
Please allow us to express our sincere condolences on the loss of a wonderful son, father, brother and most of all a mensch who was our cousin. We were so saddened by such tragic news and will see you over the weekend! Ma (Mollie) is ill at the Alden but we will see all! Our sincere condolences.
Mollie, Barry and Barbara Forman

My deepest heartfelt sympthany to Larry's family, I was very good friends with him in elementary school, hebrew school, jr. high and high school. Such a terrible loss, he was a wonderful person.

Ellen Kirsch Krause

Larry was my classmate in law school. We served on the Student Bar Association. He was a real class act. My heart breaks for the three girls losing their dad. He was a kind soul.

Made everyone feel important. Will be missed.

To the family of Laurence Dobkin may God give you comfort and peace by means of prayer - Philipians 4:6,7. My deepest sympathy

The twinkle in his eye and the smile on his face were the regular manifestations of a man who made innumerable contributions to so many people through his passion, humanity, dedication, humility, patience, friendship, intelligence, good humor, integrity, and deep conviction. I've not met a finer person, and our community is diminished by his absence. My condolences go to all of Larry's family members, and I share with so many a deep sense of loss and grief.

Larry was a great guy and a great teacher. I was blessed to know him and work with him.

We are so sorry to hear about Larry. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Judie, Eric, Michael, Lexi and Sarah Smith

Larry was very inspiring and down to earth. My condolences to his family and friends.

my deepest sympathy to the Dobkin family and Laura and David on the loss of your brother

To the family of Laurence Dobkin may God give you comfort and peace by means of prayer - Philipians 4:6,7. My deepest sympathy

Although I have not seen Larry since our Camp Ramah days, I remember him well. My sincerest condolences to his family on the loss of your husband and father.

Larry was truly an inspiring, loving, honorable, committed and all around incredible person. His life should be a guide to the way most people should live their lives...with love, purpose, hope, dignity and passion. Taken from us far to soon, but his memory will be a beacon for many to follow. My sincere and deepest sympathies to Nancy and the entire family.

I went to Camp Ramah with Larry when we were kids, was so upset to see this news. Wishing the family much comfort,
David Steinberg