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LAWRENCE "LARRY" KOTIN

1940 - 2022

LAWRENCE "LARRY" KOTIN obituary, 1940-2022, Framingham, MA

BORN

1940

DIED

2022

LAWRENCE KOTIN Obituary

KOTIN, Lawrence "Larry" Of Cambridge, MA. Born 1940 in Monticello, NY, raised in South Fallsburg, NY, educated in New York and Paris, and devoted resident of Cambridge, MA for 44 years. Beloved son of Edward Kotin and Ada (Gerson) Kotin, and brother to David and John Kotin. Devoted father to Alison Kotin and Jack Kotin. Proud grandfather to Ada Kotin Webb. A pioneer in the field of special education law in Massachusetts, and founding partner of Kotin, Crabtree & Strong, LLP, Larry's tireless advocacy for families of children with special needs and the universal right to education continues to inspire. A devoted colleague, treasured neighbor, beloved grandfather, father, father-in-law, brother, and uncle, and an open-hearted friend to any person in need. Services were private. Donations may be made in Larry's honor to GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders (https://www.glad.org) or the Federation for Children with Special Needs (https://fcsn.org).

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Published by Boston Globe from May 16 to May 22, 2022.

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Esther Ross, Advocate

May 10, 2025

A man of valor, a champion for disabled,smart and kind..always took my calls
and helped me help students..he is missed..learned so much from him...always remembered...condolences once again to family,friends, colleagues and students he helped.RIP.

Tom Mela

May 10, 2025

I continue to miss Larry´s humor and wisdom. I wish his family well! Best, Tom Mela

Tina Roy Lynde

May 23, 2022

I had great respect and admiration for Larry, who was a tireless advocate for children with special needs.He was also a friend and colleague. A very special person. My heartfelt condolences goes to his family and colleagues.

Tom Mela

May 20, 2022

Larry was a wonderful friend, and I will miss him !

Sharen Litwin

May 20, 2022

Larry was a wonderful person who was very special to me as a friend and colleague for over 25 years. Larry was a brilliant attorney who inspired everyone in our law firm and who was recognized as a leader in the special education law community. Larry was beloved in our firm not only for his great legal work and but also for his kindness, humanity and great sense of humor. Both employees and clients adored Larry and he helped so many people achieve a better life. It was my great privilege to know Larry for so many years, and he will be greatly missed by me and so many people whose lives he touched.

Bob Crabtree

May 18, 2022

With gratitude for more than fifty years of friendship and professional collegiality. Rest in peace, LK.

Howard and Ruth Smith

May 17, 2022

Larry will truly be missed. A true Mensch, who always had time to help those I sent his way who needed the best but couldn't afford it.It was always "off the clock". He loved a good joke, and we shared our experiences in Hurleyville in the Catskills, and shared books about that time.

Brenda (Tringali) MacDonald

May 17, 2022

It was through Larry, that I first came to work at KC&S. I fondly remember his contagious smile and warm demeanor. He was a kind and principled man who was loved and respected by all who knew him. He will be missed, rest in peace Larry.

Judi Arasi

May 17, 2022

In the short time that I knew Larry, it was easy to see that he was an amazing man with a big heart.
He once told me that the three most important qualities a person could possess are kindness, empathy, and strength. I feel that Larry had all of those qualities.
It was my honor to know him.

Rene Varrin

May 17, 2022

I was lucky enough to have Larry as my partner in law, colleague and friend for almost 30 years. His legacy through the laws of special education and the many families he touched will go on but his wit and friendship can not be replaced or replicated.

Michelle Kincade

May 17, 2022

It was my privilege and honor to work with and learn from Larry for many years. He will live on forever in my heart.

Cynthia DiStefano

May 17, 2022

What an amazing man! Helped to change the life of one of my sons and other students that I worked with when I was an advocate.

Esther Ross, Advocate

May 17, 2022

Larry always took my calls, consulted,skilled, caring even though I was from New Hampshire,Those I sent to him benefitted greatly.He was and always will be a giant amongst men and did God's work.He will be missed.Sympathy to family, friends, colleagues...I and so many will always remember him, his deeds and kind heart.May his memory be of a blessing.
author of "Fast track for Caregivers"/educational advocate Ma. & NH

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