Benjamin W. Lazarow

Benjamin W. Lazarow Passed away January 21, 2008 at 89 years of age. He was born on April 10, 1918 in Philadelphia, PA to Morris and Eva Lazarow and moved to Atlantic City, NJ at the age of five. He was preceded in death by his much beloved wife of 52 years, Pearl Brown Lazarow and his beloved son, Howard Lazarow. He is survived by his sons, Sheldon and Lee; his sister, Sara Labov of Margate, NJ; grandchildren, Jason Lazarow, Ari Lazarow, Heather (Kurt) Venos, Lacey Lazarow, Briana Grenier; and great-grandson, Samuel Venos. He served five years as a lieutenant in the Army Air Corps during WWII as a bombardier and bombardier instructor. He was honorably discharged after the war in Tucson where he remained until his death. He received a bachelor's degree from Temple University in Philadelphia and a law degree from the University of Arizona School of Law. Before attending law school at the U of A he sold real estate. After graduating law school he had a stellar career as a criminal defense attorney. He achieved local and national notoriety for his representation of clients in numerous high-profile cases during his long career. In 1960 he ran for Pima County Attorney. In 1976 he was joined in his legal practice by his son, Sheldon. He retired from the practice of law in 1989 due to illness. Ben was a well-respected member of the legal community not only for his noted abilities in the courtroom, but also for his trustworthiness, honesty and passion for justice and the law. He was a positive influence on numerous attorneys practicing today. He had no hobbies because the law and his family consumed his life's time. Ben was also very charitable and civic-minded. He served on numerous community boards including those of Handmaker Jewish nursing home, where he was president for two years; and Congregation Anshei Israel. Although the practice of law was an important part of his life, Ben's true passion in life was for his family. He cherished his wife and adored his sons and grandchildren. He taught his sons the meaning of kindness, integrity, honesty, value of family and community by his example. He was the best friend a father could be to his sons. He enjoyed numerous good friends and would often regale them with the most interesting stories of his career and life. All his family and friends had their lives truly enriched by Ben. He will be truly missed, but his memory will shine for all who knew him. Service, Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 1:00 P.M., Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E. 5th St., with Rabbi Eisen officiating. Interment to follow Congregation Anshei Israel Section of Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to your favorite charity. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.