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LAWRENCE LEVY Obituary

LEVY, Lawrence Maxwell Boston and International Corporate Lawyer Of Boston, passed away on January 3, 2025, after a long illness. Larry was born in Buffalo, New York to Mildred (Kirschenbaum) and Elmer Levy. He had a successful 40-plus year career as a lawyer with Brown Rudnick Boston, where he was a major force in the development of the London office. Larry is survived by his beloved wife of almost 40 years, Peggy (Gilmore) Levy, his sister Elizabeth Levy, and his children and their spouses Erica Levy-Ringel (Paul Ringel) and Dana Levy (Patrick Kirby), as well as his four grandchildren: Noah and Isabel (Kirby) and Julia and Sam (Ringel), and literally countless friends. Larry's impact is seen in his deep commitment to the nonprofit work of Facing History and Ourselves, where he was a board member and advised the organization for decades, helping to grow it from a small Holocaust educational program in Brookline to a global organization promoting civic learning. But his real legacy lives on through the many people who love him - showing up everywhere from the songs he sang while playing guitar, the potato salad recipe he made in bulk for his ravenous grandkids, his and Peggy's global travels that yielded friends and colleagues around the world, and his deep and abiding commitment to the rituals and traditions that kept his family gathering year after year. Larry attended Yale University, graduating in 1959, then Harvard Law School, class of 1962, and until his death remained close friends with several of his classmates. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Facing History and Ourselves (https://give.facinghistory.org/). And consider gathering some friends and family and sharing a wonderful meal or a great glass of wine in his memory. Larry would like that. Please join us on Saturday, January 11, 2025 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm at the Battery Wharf Hotel, 3 Battery Wharf, Boston, MA for a brief program and reception to celebrate Larry's life. Levine Chapels - Brookline 617-277-8300 www.levinechapels.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2025.

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thomas Hackett

January 13, 2025

Peggy ,
Our sincere condolences . Larry was a wonderful person. Many happy memories of you both in St.Barth
Love Tom and Tom

Nancy Berry

January 9, 2025

Dear Peggy,

What a lovely tribute to a wonderful and fun guy. You two were great partners. Please accept our condolences. Nancy & Randy Berry

David Stern

January 9, 2025

Peggy-my very deepest condolence-we all shared many many great times-

Reginald Neirynck

January 9, 2025

Larry, you are leaving such fond memories... He was an outstanding lawyer, extremely smart and entrepreneurial with a unique sense of business development. He took the risk to take me onboard as a young (24) Belgian lawyer and the five years I spent at BRFG left me marked for life. Met so many nice people and received so many responsibilities. Forever thankful for the life experiences that I carry with me to this date. My heartfelt condolences to Peggy, Erica, Dana, his grand-children and family.

Lori Lilly & Richard Preston

January 9, 2025

We too had a lovely evening at a Nantucket restaurant with Larry, Peggy and other Pocomites. Larry was kind enough to yodel for us and the rest of the restaurant. Thank you for so many memories, Larry.

Reginald Neirynck

January 9, 2025

Very fond memories of Larry... An amazingly smart lawyer, entrepreneur with a flair for business development. He took the risk to take me on board as a 24 year old foreign lawyer from Belgium. The five years at BRFG have marked me for life, meeting so many nice people and getting lots of responsibilities. Took in "life lessons and experiences" that I still apply today. Forever greatful Larry! My heartfelt condolences to Peggy, Erika, Dana, grand-children and family.

Forrest Milder

January 7, 2025

I was Larry's partner at Brown Rudnick for about 20 years. What a smart, guy, a terrific decision maker, and a great mentor who taught me how to be a better lawyer. I took this photo of him back in 2002; he had a great smile! My great condolences to his family.

Bob and Mary Rust

January 6, 2025

I remember Larry yodeling in St. Barts. Classic. Rest in peace my friend

Bob Yount

January 6, 2025

Remembering many great times on St. Barts.
Bob Yount and Lynda Roth

Jeremiah & Cindy Foley

January 5, 2025

Dear Peggy,
we are so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. We have so many memories of our times together as the Marlborough Street Gang... good food, good wine, GREAT friends. Larry will be missed by all, especially for his laughter!

Susan Sesnovich

January 5, 2025

Dear Mrs. Levy: I'm so very sorry for your loss. Sending my condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.

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