Lawrence Eferstein, 74, of Pompano Beach, Florida, passed away on September 7, 2024. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Leon and Pearl Eferstein.

Lawrence is survived by his wife of 39 years, Gail Dvoretz; his children: Samuel Eferstein and Francesca Trotty (Travis); grandchildren: Landon Trotty and Alison Eferstein; step-children: Jonathan Dvoretz (Ashley) and Brett Dvoretz; his brother, Aaron Eferstein and his sister-in-law, Marlaine Sauvage.

“I’m sad to say that my husband of 38 years died from glioblastoma, which is brain cancer. He fought a battle that most people could not have done. He was the bravest person I had ever met. He was also the kindest and the most loving human being I had ever met in my life. No words can express what Larry has done for so many people, including me. He made sure I grew. He made sure I was safe. He made sure I wrote my book. He made sure I never went out the door without my medical stuff, he made sure the kids were safe. He made sure they all had money. He went out of his way to make sure that they had everything they needed. He was one of a kind and will never ever be forgotten for so many people. Larry wherever you are, you are loved beyond rainbows. You were right I was not bad marriage material. I was just scared. You proved me wrong like I said one of kind they broke the mold when he was born.”

From your Loving Wife, Gail.

“My father Lawrence Eferstein Was a phenomenal baseball player, basketball player, and physical education teacher. My father was a great father and was always there for all of us with whatever maybe needed. He had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh and joke around. My father received a letter of intent at 15 years of age from the New York Yankees organization. He unfortunately had a knee injury in his early teens that prohibited from playing at the professional level for a long period of time but that did not stop him from being competitive and teaching the love and devotion he had to sports to all that wanted to learn and enjoy sports just as he did. He trained me in sports and in life to work hard, help as many people as you can, be kind to all, and never give up. We all will truly miss you Dad and your legacy will live on forever in all of us. I love you always and forever.”

Your son: Samuel Lawrence Eferstein

“We’ve had some time to prepare for this but it still isn’t easy. I wanted to share a few things that have my heart at peace and that I’m so thankful for as I face the passing of my dad. 1.) He had a 35 year long marriage that made him happy every day. If Gail Keehn Dvoretz was ok then he was ok. They built a life that he took so much joy from every day. 2.) He was extremely proud of his shorties (grandkids). He loved talking about their school, their sports, all of their day to day accomplishments. 3.) He always made sure all of his kids were good. He was always making sure we had money or knew how proud he was of all we were accomplishing. 4.) When he was diagnosed with Glioblastoma he called me and said “If this is it l’m ok because my life turned out so much better than I ever thought it would. It was a great ride.” Hearing that was the most amazing gift. My dad and I had our ups and downs. We were so much alike but over these last 20 years we developed a great relationship. He was a GREAT dad but, hands down, he was the BEST grandfather. There is not a single thing I wish Landon got to experience with him because he got to experience everything and more. Landon adored Epop and it’s their relationship that will make me forever grateful for all the minutes we had together. It’s just goodbye for now….”

Your Daughter: Francesca Eferstein

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, 1600 N University Drive, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024.