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Larry Gottlieb Obituary

LARRY GOTTLIEB, 46 Larry Phelps Gottlieb passed away December 24, 2007 at home in his adopted hometown of Glendale California after a 6 month battle with pancreatic cancer. Family was at his side. Born in Houston, Texas March 28, 1961, Larry began acting at the age of 9 years in the Bellaire High School performance of "Gypsy" He remained a performer all his life. A gifted singer and dancer, he was the lead singer for the Los Angeles based band "Loose Ties" at the time of his passing. A graduate of Bellaire High School in Houston, Larry was also a 1983 graduate of Texas A&M University. He studied and performed comedy at Second City in Chicago, and with the comedy troupe "The Groundlings" in L.A. He was in countless television and radio commercials in the Houston area, and acted in several films. He was a member of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. His love for performance was his reason for being. He performed comedy and music in Houston, Dallas, Chicago, New York, and L.A. He was the master of improvisational comedy, no one ever did it better than Larry. He had a unique sense of what was funny and an unbelievable energy level. No wonder Larry was blessed to have made and kept so many friends from all the times in his life. He was so funny and such a joy to be around. Larry is survived by his beloved wife Cynthia, a true soul-mate; his sisters, Helene and Sandy and their families, and brothers Bruce and Tommy and their families. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rilda Gabert Gottlieb of Houston, and Richard E. "Dick" Gottlieb of Dallas. He was a One-of-a-kind individual, not to be replaced, but definitely to be remembered. Larry, we all miss you so much. A Gathering Service will be held for family and friends in Glendale, California on January 12, 2008. A Celebration of Larry's life will be held in Houston on January 27, 2008. Please go to http://www.myspace.com/dailyupdates for information, or you can contact Sandy Steigerwald at 832-724-4100 or email at [email protected]

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jan. 6, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Larry Gottlieb

17 Entries

Rhett Torres

April 19, 2022

Still missing Larry. I´m so happy to have been part of Loose Ties with him. I still think of all the great memories we made playing all over LA. What a guy!

Dinah Wisenberg Brin

February 5, 2008

I was very sorry to hear of Larry's passing. I have fond memories of Larry, whom I knew from Emanu El, BBYO and school. What a wild and funny guy. I remember him literally bouncing of the walls in the corridor before Hebrew school. My condolences to his wife and family.

Herb Mathews

February 3, 2008

I remember Larry as funny and out going, at Johnston, I later remember him still the same old funny guy at Bellaire.
Larry you touched many lives, may Gog bless you and your family that you've left behind, you will be a bright light in heaven

John Swasey

January 26, 2008

Larry was one of the funniest guys I ever had the plaesure of working with. He was the fifth member to join our little Houston improv group called the WHAT COMEDY THEATRE. We used to perform at the Boatyard Bar on Sunday nights...a night I always looked forward to thanks to Larry. You will be missed my friend...woooooooooooowoooooooooo!

Steve Strobel

January 23, 2008

EVERYONE in the Class of '79 at Bellaire remembers Larry - he was legendary. And I can only imagine how many other lives he touched since then.

Jim Warren

January 21, 2008

The sun will seem to burn a little less brightly without Larry. Just thinking of him over the years has always brought a smile to my face and a laugh. Truly a kind and generous soul, and unique among all of my friends in this life.

Carlo Minotti

January 14, 2008

I will miss you. I enjoyed the times we worked together and was always proud to say the Bluebell spaceman was my friend.

Marian Domingue

January 10, 2008

So sorry to hear this news. I didn't know Larry personally but knew his parents. I worked for Dick Gottlieb at the City of Houston for 4 years and knew of his intense love for his family and he and Rilda had a bunch of great kids. My condolences to Larry's family and to the Dick Gottlieb family.

Missy Holloway

January 9, 2008

I spent four wonderful years with Larry at Texas A&M University while he was a member of the TAMU Singing Cadets. To know Larry was to love Larry, to think about Larry makes your heart feel happy. Larry will always be remembered fondly by his Singing Cadet Family.

Missy Holloway
TAMU Singing Cadets

mark stroble

January 8, 2008

you will be missed! you were an inspiration to all especially me!

Victoria McLure

January 7, 2008

I remember Larry well from high school. He was a unique person and will be missed.

Leigh (Wheeler) Walker

January 7, 2008

Our world is a little sadder and colder without Larry in it. My deepest sympathy goes to Cynthia and to Larry's many other loved ones.
Sincerely,
A friend from Bellaire High School

Sandra Hilliard

January 6, 2008

For my darling Aunt Helene and all of Larry's siblings and extended family my heart and prayers go out to you. I know you miss him terribly.

Frank Stowell

January 6, 2008

Thanks for the laughs. Thanks for the memories. Thank you for sharing your gifts and talents. You will always be remembered.

Flaaaaven!

Lupe Hernandez

January 6, 2008

Dearest Sandy, I was so sorry to hear of your profound loss. Please know you are loved and my prayers are with you and the family at this trying time.
your friend Lupe.

Mike Lacey

January 6, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. I was a classmate of his at Johnston Jr. High school in Houston. I will keep him and his family in my prayers. Michael Lacey.

Charles Trublood

January 6, 2008

Larry was a childhood friend.I remember him as very talented,funny and outgoing.Condolences to Larry's friends and family.

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