Lawrence B. Barish Obituary
The passing of Lawrence B. Barish in Madison, Wisconsin occurred on August 26, 2026. Lawrence, born on November 30, 1945 in Brooklyn, Wisconsin, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Lawrence touched many lives and will be remembered fondly for the moments shared and the memories created. Family, friends, and colleagues extend their love and support during this time. While Lawrence’s presence will be missed, the influence he had on others will remain. Those who knew him will carry forward memories that reflect his character and spirit.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Louis and Anna; his stepmother Naomi; and his siblings, Maxine and Robbie.
He is survived by: his wife Sharon; his daughter Lauren (David Handelman); and his granddaughter Nora. He is also survived by brothers & sisters in-law and nieces & nephews.
A funeral service was held on Monday, August 31st 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Cress Funeral Home (3610 Speedway Rd, Madison, WI 53705).
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in his memory to the Michael J. Fox Parkinson's Foundation (https://www.michaeljfox.org).
