Lawrence C. Davis

DAVIS, Lawrence C. Lawrence C. Davis, 60, of South Windsor, died peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on Saturday (November 15, 2008) at Hebrew HealthCare in West Hartford. He was the beloved husband of Robin Greenspan Davis for 31 years and father of his cherished son Daniel, of whom he was so proud. Larry was the son of the late Wilbert and Elizabeth Kubitshack Davis. Larry also leaves his sister-in-law, Judy and brother-in-law, Seymour Adlerstein. He graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting in 1970 and a Master of Science in Professional Accounting from the University of Hartford in 1985. He was formerly employed by Wilson, Height & Welch, at the time the largest advertising firm in New England. He joined Blum Shapiro & Company, P.C., Connecticut's largest regional accounting, tax and business consulting firm in 1979, was licensed as a Certified Public Accountant the same year and elected partner in 1984. He was also licensed as a Certified Financial Planner in 1994. Larry was regarded as a trusted advisor to countless clients in addition to being an amazing mentor to so many Blum Shapiro associates. The pathways Larry crossed in his life were filled with incredible diversity and an unparalleled sense of humor. He was an active board member of the Connecticut Forum, and the Treasurer of the Ellington Ridge Country Club. The family wishes to gratefully acknowledge the extraordinary care and devotion given by Drs. Paul Shapiro, Robert Siegal and the staff at Hebrew HealthCare. The funeral is Wednesday with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Margaret Mary Church, 80 Hayes Rd. South Windsor. (Everyone is invited to meet directly at church). Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Broad St., Manchester. The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd. Wethersfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrence C. Davis Memorial Fund established by his firm, Blum Shapiro, C/O Lori Rabb, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, 10 Columbus Blvd., Hartford 06106 or St. Margaret Mary Church, South Windsor, 06074. For on-line expressions of sympathy please visit www.desopo.com