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.
