Lawrence J. Dolan

1931 - 2025

Lawrence J. Dolan obituary, 1931-2025, Chagrin Falls, OH

Lawrence J. Dolan

1931 - 2025

BORN

1931

DIED

2025

Lawrence Dolan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 25 to Feb. 26, 2025.

Lawrence J. Dolan was an attorney best known as the longtime owner of the Cleveland Guardians baseball team, formerly known as the Cleveland Indians.

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March 8, 2025

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Jodie Mosley

March 8, 2025

legend rip

Mr. Jr.

March 7, 2025

My condolences.

Kim Evinsky

March 7, 2025

My deepest condolences to Mark, Renee and Tylor, and the Dolan family.

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Kim Evinsky

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Rita Meehan

March 1, 2025

I always admired Larry, he was a loving father. Condolences to the family.

Kenneth Weston

February 28, 2025

He raised a good family with values, ethics, etc. He was a true patriot. Owner of much. God Bless the family. Sorry for the loss of this great man. Resting in heaven. His soul be.

Joe Spear

February 27, 2025

Dear Eva and family,
May God bless and keep you in his loving hands and I know you have been extremely blessed with Larry in your life. He was an extraordinary man in all respects and a person to be emulated as to how a man should live one´s life. I truly admired him and am grateful that he was in my life. My love and prayers to you all. Joe Spear

A loyal fan

February 27, 2025

God bless you and your family for all you have
done to provide great games, wonderful times at the ballpark and wholesome fun for all Indians/Guardian fans

Marion Knott

February 27, 2025

My son Richard Knott is currently a pilot at JetBlue but used to "fly" Mr. Dolan. He remembers him fondly and wishes to convey his condolences to his son and his family.

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The Ulrich and Millikens

Sent Flowers

Bill Tobbe

February 27, 2025

Condolences to all the family. A good friend from grade school days to the Saint Ann group luncheons not so many years ago. Impressed with all his accomplishments! A very good man.Rest in God's peace.

Exquisite Tribute Standing Spray

Joe and Rita Cohen

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Colleen Erb Chishol,

February 26, 2025

So sorry for your loss.

Peaceful Reflections

Cleveland BBWAA Chapter

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Patriotic Eternal Affection Arrangement

The Byrnes Family

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Comfort Planter

Ward and Ann

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Mark "Munch" Bishop

February 26, 2025

Truly he lived his life as an example of what "Men for Others" really means. We know he is Home and in his Glory. AMDG

Gary Allie

February 26, 2025

My deepest condolences to hie entire family

Indians Fan

February 26, 2025

Thanks for the memories.

Vince Rattini

February 25, 2025

Mr.Dolan you truly exemplified being a `Man for Others´. Thank you for being a caretaker of one of Cleveland´s best treasures, our baseball team. May you rest in peace and be welcomed by St.Peter and countless faithful (as Cleveland fans certainly all go to heaven)

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