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Lawrence

(Jay)

Sobel

Obituary

Lawrence (Larry) Sobel, who always challenged us to think and never failed to make us laugh, passed away May 20, 2012. His sense of humor, enduring friendships, intense dedication to being a clinical pharmacist and his caring concern for those he served will be remembered by those he has left behind way too soon. Larry was a doting husband to Maureen, a loving father to Wendy (Kyle) Dougan and Darren (Cheryl MacDonald) Sobel, an adoring grandfather to Amanda and Rachel Dougan and Emily MacDonald, and a grateful stepfather to Derick Rivero. To his sister Patti Parson he was always the supportive older brother – and her hero in an essay she wrote that earned her a college scholarship. Larry was steadfast with his old Weaver buddies, including Mickey Herman, Dick Dressler, Barry Wise, Elliot Booth and the late Sandy Goldstein; and with new friends including Shawn Field (who read the newspaper to him every day since he took ill); and with his pharmacy and nursing home colleagues too numerous to mention but whose years of friendship gave him so much pleasure. He and his family are so grateful to Dr. Nate and Pam Lassman, for friendship, concern and insights; Larry, Maureen and Patti could not have made it through the last year without them. They also are appreciative of St. Mary Home which surrounded him with care and love after so many years of working together. Larry never rested, always anxious to get out information about medicine, whether he was serving on the State Medicare D Task Force, instructing nurses, writing books, lobbying Congress or heading up managed care pharmaceutical companies which worked closely with nursing homes. He had just started at ProCare LTC, before which he was Director of Pharmacy and Clinical Services at DiscoverRx, President of Health Care Consultant Group, and President and CEO of Value Health Care and later for Omnicare. A graduate of the University of Connecticut where he got his pharmacy and clinical associates education, he was President Emeritus of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists and a flight medic and pharmacist in the U.S. Air Force. Funeral services will be held at Weinstein’s Mortuary, Wednesday at 11 a.m. with burial at the Hartford Mutual Society Cemetery in East Granby. Shiva will be observed immediately after internment at Congregation Beth Israel in West Hartford. Please go to http://larryjsobel.com to leave your thoughts and memories. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations to Beth Israel or the charity of their choice.

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From: Sandy Jainchill Berkon

From Delray Beach, FL

Posted On: May 21, 2012

I was sad to hear of the passing of a dear old friend Larry. With deepest sympathy to his family, and may it help to know that I am thinking of you all at this time. Larry and my late husband Dave Berkon were in AZO together at UConn many years ago.

From: Roberta Du Brow Rudin

From Becket, MA

Posted On: May 21, 2012

I am so sorry to learn of Larry's death. I had been in school with Larry from K-12.
We will remember him with love at our 55th WHS class reunion.I pray that his memory remains for a blessing.
Roberta DuBrow Rudin WHS 55

From: Anne Marie Murray

From Southington, Ct.

Posted On: May 21, 2012

I was a partner in Athena Health Care Systems and worked with
Larry in various capacities in the Long Term Health Care industry.
He was a wonderful person with so much compassion, knowledge,
and willingness to help others.

From: Carole Ehrlich

From Old Lyme,, CT

Posted On: May 21, 2012

Wnedy and Family

Sorry for your lost. May you find peace in his memory

From: Donald Furniss

From Terryville, CT

Posted On: May 23, 2012

I worked with Larry at Value Health Care and Omnicare and he was a great man to work for. He always showed his employees compassion and understanding. He will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace Larry.

From: Lisa Woodin

From Oxford, CT

Posted On: May 23, 2012

It was a privilige to work with someone who cared so much about the healthcare industry. Larry was a smart and funny person who helped me to understand some of the complexities of healthcare. He was an advocate for his patients and a good friend to those who knew him. He will be missed!

From: peter and sandra patten

From Westbrook, Ct

Posted On: May 24, 2012

Maureen- Sorry I couldn't be there, in Fl. attending to my mothers opeeration 7 recovery- Larry, Sandy & I went through Weaver & Uconn together are lives were always interweaving-We will all miss that dry wit of his- Remember the good times- Sandy & Peter

From: Judy

From Southington, ct

Posted On: May 21, 2012

Larry RIP you'll be missed by many people.

From: Laureen Galayda

From Cheshire, CT

Posted On: May 23, 2012

Larry was such a good judge of people. He had a keen eye for talent and acted like a matchmaker - matching people to the right positions.

From: Laura W. Oberg

From Ashburn, VA

Posted On: May 22, 2012

Rest in peace Larry. You will be missed by so many, including your loving wife Maureen (who is a dear and sweet friend). I am sad, that we did not get the chance to meet in person but, I have heard so many great things about you from your wife. You guys were truly lucky to have found one another. In my prayers.

From: Robin Kokoszka Zenobi

From West Haven, CT

Posted On: May 22, 2012

Very sorry to hear of Larry's passing. He was a great man who treated everyone with respect and as an equal. He was a pleasure to work for at Value Health Care and Omnicare, and I should have taken him up on his offer to come back and work for him again. He will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace Larry. May your family find comfort in the great work you have accomplished while you were here with us, and that you are now at peace.

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