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1948

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2017

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3100 West Irving Park Road

Chicago, Illinois

Lawrence Langowski Obituary

Langowski, Lawrence "Larry" Leonard Ph.D., age 68, (July 13, 1948 - January 19, 2017). Loving husband to Maria Guadalupe and beloved father to Lawrence Michael. Larry will always be known for his genuine intellectual curiosity. The pursuit of knowledge led him to earn a MA in Economics, MBA in Finance, Ph.D. in Economics, and pursue additional degrees and coursework in theology and oriental medicine. Lawrence also loved to play the banjo. He proudly served our country as a Vietnam veteran ('66-'69, U.S. Army) and helped organize the 1986 Welcome Home parade in Chicago for Vietnam veterans. Visitation Tuesday 4:00-9:00 p.m. Christian Funeral Home, 3100 W. Irving Park Rd. www.christianfunerals.com. Funeral Wednesday 11:30 a.m., Armitage Baptist Church, 2451 N Kedzie Blvd. www.armitagechurch.org.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 24, 2017.

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Kyle Kayson

October 20, 2018

I lived in an apartment in a 3 flat that Larry owned, he was a genuinely nice guy with a gift for gab, and I was sad to see he passed. Condolences to his wife and son, whom he routinely gushed about to his tenants.

C. Rose Miller

June 24, 2018

I knew Larry when were both taking night classes at Roosevelt University in the 70's. Smart and curious, loved challenging discourse. Kind to animals, small children, and anyone he perceived as vulnerable. Funny and generous. I'm sure he saw his son as his best contribution to the world. There should be more like him.

Bill Smith

June 27, 2017

I knew Larry from when we were teenagers. I saw him when he came home on leave from the army, and then again ran into him in the late 1970s. A really great guy. A truly decent guy. My sincerest condolences to his wife and son.

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Jan

24

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Christian Funeral Home

3100 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60618

Jan

25

Funeral

11:30 a.m.

Armitage Baptist Church

2451 N Kedzie Blvd., IL

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3100 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60618

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