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Lawrence Gray Obituary

Gray, Lawrence A. beloved husband of Shari (nee Flax), loving father of Matthew (Laura) Gray and Keith Gray, devoted son of Evelyn and the late Harold Gray, cherished son-in-law of June and the late Irving Flax, dear brother of Phyllis (Michael) Meisner and Geri Perkal, fond uncle of Alanna, Joshua, Mitchell, and Marcus. Services Wednesday, 12:00 noon at North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, 1175 Sheridan, Highland Park, IL 60035. Interment Shalom. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to North Suburban Synagogue Beth El or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals 847-229-8822 www.cjfinfo.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 20, 2010.

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Clint Cave

June 23, 2011

At Union Larry lived next to me our freshman year and he was a great friend. Whenever I think of Union I think of Larry. I particularly remember convincing him to become a member of the Union Track team! Not many people know that. I am sorry we didn't stay in touch with each other, but he has been and always will be in my thoughts.

Cindy Goot

August 4, 2010

Dear Shari, Matt and Keith,
Arnie and I send our sincere sympathy. We hope that time, and your fond memories will help heal your hearts.

July 30, 2010

Dearest Gray Family, so deepened saddened to hear of your loss. I knew him to be such a kind, sweet soul. May memories comfort you at this difficult time. Renee Wrixon, Harrington Park, New Jersey

Adam Kabaker

July 28, 2010

Shari, Matt and Keith,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. My deepest sympathies.

Elizabeth

July 24, 2010

"There is a land of the living and a land of the dead and the bridge is love, the only survival, the only meaning."

- Thornton Wilder, The Bridge of San Luis Rey

With deepest love,

Jan Shapiro

July 22, 2010

Dear Shari, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy.

Richard Marshall

July 22, 2010

I worked at LLBL for almost five years.
I would see Mr. Gray first thing in the morning, and he was one of the most cordial and kind people I knew.
My deepest sympathies to his family.

Bender Family

July 21, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Melissa and Jason Lipschultz

July 21, 2010

Dear Shari, Matt/Laura, and Keith,

We are so terribly sorry for your loss. We too feel we have all lost a great person in our lives. Rabbi Kurtz's words this afternoon were extremely touching. Larry was and will continue to be a blessing and inspiriation to us all.

While at times like these, we recognize that no words can really fully express our feelings, please know we are always there for you, and you are and will continue to be in your thoughts and prayers each and every day.

Marla and Hal Sokoloff

July 21, 2010

We were so very sorry to hear of Larry's passing. Phyllis always talked with such pride about him. His wife, children, sisters, brothers-in- law, niece and nephews and of course his beloved mother were all so tightly bound. We know he will be missed deeply.

Phillip Rosen

July 21, 2010

Dear Shari, Matthew, Laura and Keith,

Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of Larry. My thoughts are with you and your family.

July 21, 2010

Dear Gray Family,

On behalf all of us at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, I would like to extend my deepest sympathies and prayers. Larry, and his LLB&L colleagues, were terrific counselors and advocates, as well as generous supporters. Larry's contribution to our project to build the world's largest Ronald Mcdonald House in Streeterville was very significant and will be part of a great legacy he leaves. Our thoughts and prayers will remain with his family during this difficult period. We will be forever grateful for his passion for our mission.

Doug Porter

Jason Eson

July 21, 2010

My sincerest condolences. Thoughts are with the Gray family.

SY LEIFER

July 21, 2010

TO EVELYN GRAY &FAMILY,I WAS SHOCKED AND SADDENED BY THE NEWS OF LARRY'S PASSING..PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE WHOLE FAMILY.

Daniel Eck

July 21, 2010

I was terribly saddened to hear this news. Larry was a mentor to me when I first started at LBB as a young associate. He was a heck of a nice guy--he treated us young peons with respect, and with friendship, and I'll never forget that.

July 21, 2010

I am so sorry to learn of Larry's passing. His family and all his friends at LLBL will remain in my prayers. I'm truly sorry.

Debra Freiberg

Gail Schubert

July 20, 2010

To Larry's Family --

I know I represent a lot of lawyers and staff at LLBL when I tell you what a wonderful colleague and friend Larry was to us all. We will him terribly.

May you be comforted by your many wonderful memories, and your knowledge that so many people at his law firm will be missing him on a daily basis.

Gail Schubert - LLBL's Sacramento Office

Gail, Harry Zafran

July 20, 2010

Dear Gray and Meisner Families,
Although we only met Larry on several occasions, it was obvious that he was a beloved son, brother, husband and father.
We are deeply saddened by your loss.
May his memory be a blessing to you all.
Gail and Harry

Jason Kaufman

July 20, 2010

My deepest and most sincere condolences. May he be a blessing.

Pat DePinto

July 20, 2010

Dear Gray Family - Larry was a wonderful man and a great leader at LLBL. He will be missed tremendously. Pat DePinto (LLBL alum - 1990-2008)

July 20, 2010

I was privileged to know Larry for 25 years.He was a wonderfull person and I was deeoly saddened to hear of his loss.

Stuart Alston Atlanta, Georgia

Charles Adamek

July 20, 2010

For many years my partner, and more importantly a friend and wise councilor, Larry will be missed.

Donna Daniels

July 20, 2010

With deepest sympathy to the Gray and LB&B family.
Donna Daniels (LB&B alumi, 1981-1999)

Rickey Freeman

July 20, 2010

Larry & I spent many mornings together working out at the Standard Club talking about our children Dina & Matt who went to Edgewood together.

He was a wonderful guy and will be missed by many.

May his memory be for a blessing.

Mark Wilcox

July 20, 2010

Shari, Matthew and Keith---You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Larry was a great person and will be sorely missed.

Mark Wilcox and Catherine Wertjes

Leslie Hecht

July 20, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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