Lawrence Newman

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NEWMAN -- LAWRENCE (“Larry”) died peacefully at home on July 22, 2021, at the age of 90, surrounded by his family. Larry was the patriarch of the family and had a tremendous work ethic and moral compass. He was kind, gentle, quietly funny and thoughtful. There was no one more patient and understanding than Larry. Once you were part of his life, you could count on him for anything. His word was his bond.

Larry attended DeWitt Clinton High School, then Dartmouth College, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude. He studied at Yale Law School, where he was a member of The Yale Law Journal and The Order of the Coif. His profound love of learning - especially history, Jewish studies and the Yiddish language - continued throughout his life.

Larry practiced Trusts and Estates Law for more than sixty years and was a partner at Kaye, Scholar, Fierman, Hays & Handler. He was a distinguished law professor at Columbia, Yale, Penn and Pace. Before walking into the room on the first day of class, Professor Newman had already memorized the names - and often birthdays - of his new students. He was beloved by generations of young lawyers and inspired those around him to push for equity and compassion in the law.

Larry served on numerous boards and worked tirelessly for the causes he supported. He was a devoted Yankees fan and loved catching pregame baseballs. Fittingly, “Old Reliable,” Tommy Heinrich, was his favorite player. Larry was a formidable chess player and was also quite the pool shark.

Yet, everything in Larry’s life paled in comparison to the love he had for his wife, Helaine. They shared sixty-seven beautiful years of marriage and created a wonderful life together full of warmth and happiness. Larry lived for his family - his brother-in-law and best friend Howard; his children Debbie, Danny (Shari) and Karen; his grandchildren Alex (Jill), Jenny, Hannah, Emily, Rachel, Samantha and Allison; and his great-grandchildren Jason and Jeremy. Larry had nieces, nephews and extended family whom he cared for as his own. He was a dear, lifelong friend to many. He would move mountains for the people he loved and never expected anything in return.

Our annual vacations to Ogunquit will always remind us of his love of family, shuffleboard, lobster rolls and trips to the candy store.

There aren’t enough words to express how much Larry will be missed. He will continue to live on in our hearts, and we will forever be chasing the light he brought to all of our lives. A private service will be held.