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LAWRENCE J. "LARRY" DEYAB

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Cambridge, Massachusetts

LAWRENCE DEYAB Obituary

DEYAB, Lawrence J. "Larry" Of Cambridge, passed away Feb. 6. Survived by his brothers, John and Georg Deyab, John's partner, Laura Pirani, niece, Jacqueline Beatrice Deyab, many cousins, his closest friend, Katherine Parker and her family and his many friends in the United States and European Art world. His parents Beatrice and Charles Deyab predeceased him. Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the Donovan-Aufiero Funeral Home, 140 Otis St. (at Sixth St.), EAST CAMBRIDGE, Sunday, February 14 from 2-5 PM. A graveside service will be held at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge at 10 AM on Tuesday, February 16. Please meet inside front gate. In lieu of flowers, a donation in his name can be made to NuDay Syria, c/o Hassan Almaleh, 9 Edwards Lane, Quincy, MA 02169. donovanaufiero funeralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 12 to Feb. 14, 2016.

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John Deyab

August 5, 2025

I still can´t believe that you are gone, nine years later.

Peter Keough

March 10, 2016

This very sad news. I remember Larry from many years ago and he always impressed me as a brilliant artist, a very funny guy and a great person. A terrible loss.
Peter Keough
Boston College'79

Maria Hansford

February 16, 2016

Sending peace and comfort to the Deyab and Parker Families. Larry was a gifted and admired artist. He will be deeply missed.

Jerry Norton

February 16, 2016

I always expected Larry to remain in our lives. We always looked for Larry's take on world events and especially art world changes. He had an encyclopedic memory. He could recall every painting he had seen and remembered little details of my family.

His soft side came through in little ways. He gave my son a bunch of comic books when he was about 6 or 7. Such a nice gesture.

Elizabeth Purdum

February 15, 2016

I met Larry when he visited my daughter Rebecca at our Pachaug Pond Connecticut cottage in the 80's. I was saddened to hear of Larry's death. His work was full of life's passion.

LARRY STANDING UP ON RIGHT

Gordon Silva

February 13, 2016

Being the same age, Larry and I shared many life moments since our childhood. I'm saddened that I've lost a close cousin and friend yet I'm heartened that I got to spend so much time with him the last several years since he moved back to Cambridge. Life passes by so rapidly, we're all just a memory in time. I'll always miss you and your uniqueness.

Denise Carrara

February 13, 2016

Gone way to soon dear cousin, enjoyed your youthful outlook on life, a good cigar or an amazing painting, you traveled the world and gave us your stories.. will miss you forever!

Ann Sabbey

February 12, 2016

John, Georgie and Laura P. My condolences. So sorry to hear of cousin Larry's passing. I will miss seeing him around Mid Cambridge.

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2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

CLOSED-Donovan-Aufiero Funeral Home Cambridge

140 Otis Street, Cambridge, MA 02141

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10:00 a.m.

Mt. Auburn Cemetery

580 Mt. Auburn St, Cambridge, MA

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140 Otis Street, Cambridge, MA 02141

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