Larry J. Wolfson
Date of Death: February 17th, 2021
5 Adar 5781
Obituary
Larry J. Wolfson, 78, passed away suddenly on February 17, 2021; best friend and loving husband of Mellie (nee Roth) for 57 years; loving dad of Lainie (David) Rabinowitz and Bryna (Michael) Quandt; proud papa of Sydney, Lindsey, Jonathan and Matthew; dear uncle of Michael (Candy) Singer, Alan (Nancy) Singer, Sheryl (Barry) Cohen, David (Jennifer) Roth and Heidi (Stuart) Gold; cherished son of the late Oscar and the late Jean Block Wolfson; much loved son-in-law of the late Harry and the late Ida Roth; adored brother of the late Zira Singer and brother in law of the late Barry Roth. To know him was to love him. He made lifelong friendships with people he met through his travels. He loved reconnecting with old friends and was head of his high school reunion committee. For over 60 years you could find Larry hard at work at Block Steel Corporation, starting in the warehouse and eventually serving as President. When he wasn't at work you could find Larry in his backyard pool chair or on his ipad texting with his grandchildren; his wife, family and grandkids were his world. Due to the pandemic, services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to Congregation Beth Shalom (www.bethshalomnb.org) or to the charity of your choice.Service Information
Service : Friday, February 19th at 2:00 pmService Location: Private Service-Live Stream Access - Shalom Memorial Park
May His Memory Be For A Blessing
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When: Friday, February 19, 2021 2:00 PM Central Time
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Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights
Shiva Information
Shiva is private
Notes of condolences may be sent to the family of Larry Wolfson
c/o Shalom Memorial Funeral Home
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
Contributions
Congregation Beth Shalom
http://www.bethshalomnb.org
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Guest Book & Memories
February 23rd, 2021
I did not know Larry personally. But through the high school reunion committee, I had communication with him and he was so nice and kind. He must have been a wonderful person. My condolences to his wife Melle and family. May his name and memory be a blessing. Peace, Donna Estess
~Donna Estess
~classmate Senn High School, Boca Raton
February 19th, 2021
We will never forget his smile, he had the world’s biggest smile. Joyce & I went to Senn high school together. He always sat behold Joyce since last names were W. Will miss him.
~Joyce & Marty Taxe
~Friend & School Mate, Northbrook ill
February 19th, 2021
I was so sorry to read about Larry in the Friday, February 19, Chicago Tribune.
I am certain the Larry would not remember me, but he, his sister Zira and I used to play together at Weinstein's resort in South Haven, MI when we were all much younger. His parents, Oscar and Jean and my parents Sam and Hannah Orlov would vacation at Weinstein's every summer at the same time.
While we have not been in contact for many, many years, I still think of those wonderful days and times, long gone.
Our sincerest condolences to Larry's family. It brought back many wonderful reminiscences.
Harvey Orlov
~Harvey Orlov
~Old acquaintance, Glenview
February 19th, 2021
So very sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. He was a great guy with a huge heart for family and friends. Blessings and comfort in this difficult time.
You’re all in our prayers.
Love Kathleen and Laura
~Kathleen Roth
~Sister-in-law, Pahrump, NV
February 19th, 2021
Larry will be missed. He brought smiles to the room and lifted people up when he entered. I’m sure in his after life he will be doing the same. He was a wonderful man & loved his family more than anything. Sending love to all of you at this time.
Much love,
Emily, Chase, & Ethan Johnson
~Emily, Chase, & Ethan Johnson
~, Lake Forest, IL
February 19th, 2021
I worked with Larry and the team at Block Steel in 2009-2010 Larry was always upbeat and had an optimistic view of all things. We shared many stories of family, children and life. Deepest sympathies to the family
~Jim Sharwarko
~Friend Colleague, DOWNERS GROVE
February 18th, 2021
Mellie
You loss of Larry is a Big loss for you and a great loss for those of us that new him when he was in SisterBay at Al’s table
My sincere Condolences
Doug Van Vorous 🙏
~Doug Van Vorous
~Al’s Table, Sister Bay Wi
February 18th, 2021
A sweet natured guy, wonderful family man and friend.. Much too young to have left all those who loved and cared about him.. May you rest in peace.
~Jill Rubin
~grade and high school classmate, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Yahrzeit
Yahrzeit Dates For Larry J. Wolfson
Tradition directs us in the evening before the Yahrzeit dates listed below, the anniversary of our loved one's day of death, we are to kindle a candle in our homes as a reminder of their place in our hearts.
| Gregorian Date | |
| 5th of Adar II 5782 | 3/8/2022 |
| 5th of Adar 5783 | 2/26/2023 |
| 5th of Adar II 5784 | 3/15/2024 |
| 5th of Adar 5785 | 3/5/2025 |