Lawrence S. Gates Obituary

The world bids farewell to Lawrence S. Gates of Palm Beach, Florida, departing on February 10, 2025 at the age of 90. Lawrence leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lawrence S. Gates to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Irving Gertsacov and Rita Gertsacov; his sister Charlotte Levine; and his brother-in-law George Levine. He is survived by: his wife Helene Pilavin Gates; his children, Eric Daniel Gates (Amy), Andrew Albert Gates (Liza), Allison Gates Tierney (late Michael) and Lisa Gates Bigney (Michael); his grandchildren, Jason, Adam, Jessie, Oliver, Isabelle, Sophie Gates, Shane, Bennet, Jeremy Tierney, Anna and Sarah Bigney; his parents-in-law, Albert and Selma Pilavin; his sister-in-law Faye Barbara Pilavin Joslin; and also, Murry Robinson, William Mayer, William Joslin, Jr., Patti Boochever (Stephen), Marsha Books (Richard), David Mayer (Charisse) and Ellen Mayer.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in memory of Lawrence S. Gates to support: The Benefactors Fund, Temple Beth-El, 70 Orchard Avenue, Providence Rhode Island 02906, https://www.temple-beth-el.org.

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March 13, 2025

Charisse Mayer wrote a sympathy message

“My deep sympathy and condolences to Helene, to Larry’s children and family and to all those who held Larry dear. Larry was a kind and funny member of the extended Pilavin ( Robinson) family when I married and moved to providence in 1980. A favorite memory is of Larry trying to instruct me in the use of the various implements necessary to the enjoyment of a boiled lobster, lessons he taught me at large family dinners at Ledgemont Country Club. May his memory be a blessing. Charisse”

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