Lawrence Rosen

July 17, 1923-July 9, 2024

Lawrence Rosen AKA Larry, Dad, Zayde, Great Zayde, Dear, and Doc died peacefully in bed eight days shy of his 101st birthday. The secret to his long life? Unconditional love of his family, total immersion into running his store Smith’s Pharmacy (1959 to 1968) followed by several more retail ventures including at the DC Farmer’s Market (Stand 52), his NewsSpot mini chain, The Holiday Shop, Marbi’s, Nibbles, Get the Message, High Browse, and Courthouse Cards. He spent a decade of his retirement years continuing to work as a shomer, guarding deceased persons. while reciting psalms and comforting mourners. He took pride in being a veteran of the 42nd Rainbow Division (1943 to 1946, Technical Sergeant), a liberator of Dachau Concentration Camp. He strived to incorporate Jewish values into his daily life, especially being kind to others. Thanks to the compassion of his Niece and Nephew, Judy and Richie Cohen, he was able to spend the last two years of his life with supportive loving care 24/7.

His departure leaves a gaping hole in the fabric of our lives: Daughter Sherry Scheinman, Sons Steve Rosen and Stan (Venla) Rosen, Grandsons Michael Scheinman and Dan (Blakelee) Scheinman, great grandchildren Levi and Dassi, and beloved life partner of thirty years, Judy Kusheloff, as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

The funeral will be at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery in Adelphi, MD on Friday, July 12 at 11:00 am. Shiva following the funeral at the home of Stan and Venla Rosen from 1:00pm to 3:00pm with a shiva service at the Rosen home on Sunday at 7:30pm.

Contact Hines Rinaldi Funeral Home for further information at 301.622.2290.