EDWARD L. LAVINE

Ed was a partner at Goulston & Storrs in Boston when I joined the firm out of law school in 1979. He was extremely bright and creative, using not only his legal expertise but his considerable business skills to problem solve on behalf of his clients. Ed's intellect was paired with a warm and engaging personality and an easy smile.
I both liked and respected him tremendously.

The last time I saw Ed was several years ago when I spotted him at a local restaurant. We...

The lions of the last. greatest generation are gradually disappearing, and it is a melancholy time for those of us who have been left behind and now have only our memories of our parents and aunts and uncles.

Susie and Eddie Lavine were cousins, but they felt for a time like younger and more fun versions of our parents. We saw them often, along with their children, Karen and Nancy. I got to be a one of their kids for a bit when I stayed with them while my parents were on vacation. ...

My family was very close to
Eddie, Susie, Karen and Nancy when I was quite young, and I always enjoyed
their company. Sometimes
it can be a shame to grow up and go in different
directions.