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LAWRENCE GOODMAN Obituary

GOODMAN--Lawrence G. Larry passed away on December 16, 2017. He was a practicing attorney for over 50 years, lecturer at Yale Law School and Practicing Law Institute, pro bono lawyer for the Youth Shelter of Westchester, volunteer at Blythedale Children's Hospital, and mentor to many. He loved the Brooklyn Dodgers, Camp Equinunk, Mozart, Einstein, Fibonacci, his dog Teddy, and a good hot dog. A voracious reader, Larry also enjoyed playing piano, taking photos, and shooting hoops. He will be dearly missed by his wife Myrna, children Jolie, Jenny, and Doug, grandson Jude, brother-in-law Bill, sister-in-law Lorna, his nieces and nephews, and his longtime friends. A celebration of his life will be held in the future. Contributions in his name can be made to the Hudson Valley Alzheimer's Association.

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Published by New York Times on Dec. 21, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
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Bill Finkeldey

January 16, 2018

I am deeply saddened by Larry's passing. I envied his positive attitude and desire to help others confront adversity with the same grace that he did. Never saw him down as he continued to do the things he loved to do and encourage others to do the same. I will miss talking with him.

Jude Goodman

December 28, 2017

Hello, I am Larrys only grandchild, Jude. I have a lot of fantastic memories with my grandfather and his death has been quite devistating. I will be typing up all the comments here for my grandma, Myrna. These comments mean a lot to all of us. Thank you from the bottom of the Goodman familys hearts.

December 27, 2017

Mention in Larry's NYT obit that he was a voracious reader brought back to memory my sitting 2 seats away from Larry in the back row of Dr. Garcia's French class in what was my Junior Year and Larry's Senior Year at Horace Mann, looking over to Larry from time to time and, with amusement, seeing him reading a Thomas Mann novel while class was going on. Jerry Cohen

December 25, 2017

May his memories live on in the hearts and prayers of love ones bringing comfort as he R.I.P

Sue Goldstein

December 25, 2017

I am saddened by Larry's passing, but glad that he is at peace now.
He was smart, thoughtful and kind. The dry witted fun guy who slept in a tent in Lake Placid and enjoyed life.
He beat me in trivia matches but I should have seen that coming. He impressed me with his dedication to learning and mastering the piano.
But mostly what I will remember and always be thankful for, was how Larry loved all my children and grandchildren. He was an inspiration, a role model, and a wonderful uncle to all. Kind, funny, loving, generous, smart and inspirational. The consummate uncle.
He will live on in the lives of those
he touched and will always be remembered by those of us who loved him.
Rest in peace my friend.

Richard Piliero

December 23, 2017

Larry loved the New York Times Crosswords, and had a great sense of humor.

December 22, 2017

Larry Goodman was a wonderful mentor to a young attorney just starting her career. He was a truly brilliant man and a terrific person. Judy Coulston

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