Obituary of Larry Michael Rubin

Larry Michael Rubin, DDS, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2012 at the age of 65, following a long illness. Larry was born in New York, NY. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University at Buffalo Dental School in 1972. Following graduation, Larry served as a Captain in the United States Air Force from 1972-1974. Larry practiced dentistry in Rotterdam, NY for 33 years. He took great pride in mentoring young dentists and volunteered his time to help the residents at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany for more than 30 years. He also volunteered his time at the Cerebral Palsy Center (now the Center for Disability Services) in Albany. He was a member of Congregation Gates of Heaven in Schenectady. Larry loved to ski, scuba dive and spend time on his boat on Lake George. He was a long-time sports car enthusiast and enjoyed travel, especially to the Caribbean. Larry's most cherished accomplishments were his twin daughters, Toby, a student at the College of Charleston, and Rhea, a student at SUNY Geneseo. H He is also survived by his loving wife of 38 years Cherilyn (Levine). Other survivors include his twin brother Steven ( and Lynn) of Sayville, NY, his father-in-law, Sidney Levine of Oneonta, NY, brothers -in -law Gary ( and MaryAnne) of Boston , MA., Edward ( and Marti) of Boise, ID and several nieces and nephews. Larry was the son of the late Max and Betty Rubin of Pembroke Pines, FL. The family wishes to thank the staff at Cohoes Eddy Village Green, House #7 for their devoted care during the last several months. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those wishing to make a special remembrance send a donation to Rensselaer County Community Hospice at 295 Valley View Boulevard, Renssealer, NY,12144 or to Cohoes Eddy Village Green, House # 7 at 421 Columbia Street, Cohoes, NY 12047 Services at Congregation Gates of Heaven, 852 Ashmore Avenue Schenectady, NY on Sunday July 15, 2012 at 11:00am. Interment will follow in the Gates of Heaven Cemetery, Watt Street Schenectady, NY.