Dr. Lawrence Pass 1937-2021

He was born in Everett, Mass., on July 11, 1937, son of the late Manuel and Polly Pass.

Larry graduated from University of Pennsylvania with honors in 1958 and then attended Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science (Chicago Medical School), where he was awarded the Roche Award recognizing him as an outstanding medical student. Larry completed his residency and internship at Montefiore Hospital in New York City between 1965 and 1969, which included service as the chief resident of hematology. Larry also served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force, from where he was honorably discharged in 1966.

Determined to make a difference in the lives of people suffering from diseases such as leukemia, hemophilia and cancer, Larry relocated with his family to Youngstown, building a top-notch community practice affiliated with Youngstown Hospital Association / Western Reserve Care System. Notable accomplishments include being honored as the State of Ohio Humanitarian of the Year (1995) by then-Gov. George Voinovich, establishing Hospice of Youngstown and the Silver Lining Cancer Fund, whose mission is to provide direct support to Youngstown residents. Larry advocated for a medical school in Northeast Ohio, and when the Northeast Ohio Universities College of Medicine was established, Larry was appointed associate professor of internal medicine.

Larry enjoyed sports, playing tennis and golf regularly. Larry was a lifelong Boston Red Sox fan, and one of his favorite players was Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski. Larry and Joanie traveled extensively visiting Africa, Australia, Europe, China, the Caribbean, Central America and throughout the United States and Canada.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joanie Pass; his two daughters, Sheryl and Audrey; and two granddaughters, Leah and Elena.

A virtual memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Mountain Time (2 p.m. ET) Tuesday, March 30, 2021. You can join the family at https://solel.zoom.us/j/97879690791.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Lawrence M. Pass to the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (www.rosalind franklin.edu/support-rfu), 3333 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064-3095 (847-578-3000); Hospice of the Valley (www.hov.org/donate), 1510 E. Flower St. Phoenix, AZ, 85014 (602-530-6900); or The Silver Lining Cancer Fund (www.silverliningfund.org/), P.O. Box 401, Canfield, OH 44406.

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