Lawrence "Larry" M. Siskind

Lawrence M. “Larry” Siskind passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 83. Son of the late Nathan and Anna Siskind. Loving husband of the late Judith (Mackatz) Siskind. Beloved father of Neal and his wife Malu, and Marc and his wife Veronica. Cherished grandfather of Solomon, Alec, Myles, and Alana. Dear brother of Marsha Siskind.

Larry was born in Brockton on June 22, 1942, and he never left the City that made him. As a boy he worked in his father’s shoe store on Legion Parkway, and he went on to become one of Brockton High’s finest: a four-sport athlete in football, basketball, track, and tennis who earned All-State honors in football, served as president of the student council, and graduated valedictorian of the Class of 1960. His athletic achievements later earned him induction into the Brockton High School Sports Hall of Fame.

He earned his bachelor’s degree from Boston University in 1964 and his law degree from Suffolk University in 1967, beginning his career with the National Labor Relations Board in Washington, D.C. In 1970, he returned home to Brockton and opened the Law Office of Lawrence M. Siskind where he became a general practitioner. Larry eventually focused his practice on helping injured accident victims. His son, Neal, later joined the firm which has become one of the most respected personal injury law firms on the South Shore.

Larry’s legal career spanned over 50 years, and he was a recognized authority in labor and employment law, writing a weekly column for The Enterprise and the Business Journal of Southeastern Massachusetts and serving as Assistant City Solicitor and Labor Counsel for the City of Brockton and Labor Counsel to the Plymouth County Commissioners.

But it was his commitment to Brockton itself that defined him. He was a founding director of the Boys & Girls Club, served on the boards of the Metro South Chamber of Commerce, the Brockton Area Private Industry Council, and HarborOne Credit Union, and was a proud President of the Brockton Historical Society, where his knowledge of the City’s history was unsurpassed. As head of the Rocky Marciano statue committee, he helped bring the 26-foot monument of Brockton’s hometown champion to its permanent home overlooking Marciano Stadium, and he was instrumental in the federal effort to rename the City’s post office in Marciano’s honor. In 2009, the Brockton High School Alumni Association honored him with its Distinguished Alumni Award. “I love this City,” he once said. “I came back because of what a great place this is to live. I know Brockton as a true Champion City.”

Above all, Larry’s greatest pride was his family. He was endlessly devoted to his wife, Judith, caring for her through her years living with Multiple Sclerosis, and the greatest champion of his sons, Neal and Marc. Quick-witted, sincere, and full of jokes, he could light up any room and make anyone smile, a gift he maintained through his very last days. He found joy in sports, the music of the fifties and sixties, good food, and gardening, and was a well-known car enthusiast. He stood by family, friends, and those who needed him most. He was a man of absolute loyalty and unshakable character even in the face of his own adversities and challenges. He transformed struggles into purpose by giving back and by leaving an enduring mark on everyone he touched.

Larry’s legacy is one of love, resilience, and devotion to the family he adored and the City he never left. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service on Friday, June 12th at 10:00 AM at Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, 475 Washington Street, Canton, MA. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Larry’s name may be made to the American Diabetes Association at diabetes.org