Lawrence B. Cole, a retired CPA, former concierge at 3180 N. Lake Shore, longtime Lakeview resident and native of Buffalo, N.Y., passed away peacefully March 11. He was 75.
Cole was the beloved life partner of 44 years to James R. Russell. He was the dearest friend of Carol Geisler of Chicago and John Cochanes of San Diego; and a cousin of Vernon Anderson of Palatine.
Services were private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society, 225 N. Michigan, Ste. 1210, Chicago, Ill., 60601; or www.cancer.org.