Ithai Larsen
Ithai Larsen, 32, of Chelsea, died unexpectedly on August 3, 2017. He was born in Hyannis, Massachusetts and attended primary school in the Nauset Regional School System and Bnei Yehuda, Israel. Mr. Larsen majored in English Communications and minored in Business Administration at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams. He completed his Masters Degree in Organizational Communication at SUNY Albany in 2008. While attending graduate school Mr. Larsen worked as a graduate intern for the Division of Library Development in the Library at the New York State House.
Mr. Larsen was employed by the MBTA for more than 7 years, principally as the Senior Coordinator for the Department of System Wide Accessibility. Mr. Larsen was committed to continuing the mission of the MBTA with a focus on improving accessibility. As part of his daily assignment he worked tirelessly and compassionately to implement the mandated accessibility requirements.
Both in his professional career and in his personal life, Ithai’s calling was to gently serve those in need. He was loved by his family, friends and those whom he helped.
“Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them” Matthew 7:20.
Ithai is survived by his parents Geoffrey and Tineke, his brother Gershon and Natasha, and his brother Yesher and Rebecca. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Dolan Funeral Home at 460 Granite Avenue in Milton. Calling hours will be Tuesday August 8th from 4 PM to 7 PM. The funeral will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations in memory of Ithai Larsen to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284. Or gifts can be made via www.dana-farber.org/gift.
Guestbook Entries
I am sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. your friend johnny mc.
Our heart felt condolences to the Larson family. May God provide all of you comfort and strength during this sad and difficult time.
Dear Gershon, I’ve mailed you a card, but there are not enough words to comfort you at this time. They hurt is great because your loss is great. I will pray each day for memories of Ithai to replace the hurt you now feel, to close the hole in life’s fabric that was where he was in your life, and to help you know just how close God stays with those who lose dear ones. In sympathy, Debbi
Dear Larsen Family , I am So Very Very Sorry to Hear of your Loss ! My Heart goes out to
You all ❤️Lucinda 🙏
I can not believe Ithai is no longer with us!! I talked to him about two weeks ago at M.B.T.A’s System Wide Accessiblity. Ithai is a great guy. Always warm, friendly and a great sense of humor. As my supervisor, I felt that he was for me and the department in general. He really cared about making the (T) better and more accessible for persons of all abilities. His passing is a great loss to all of us! To the Larsen family, I am very very sorry! He will be missed by many. His college and friend Tom Gilbert
Yesher and Family, Very sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you my condolences at this sad time.
Gershon, Natasha, Tineka and Geoff … I am astounded and heartbroken, embracing you all in my heart. Geoff, we go way back and I have been so blessed to become such good friends with Gershon, and more recently Natasha. I met Ithai this year and could see the same intelligent humor in him as in his brother. Such a testament to their fine, Godly parents and excellent upbringing. Your whole family is in my prayers.
Beth
I am so sorry for your loss. Ithai was an amazing person and has been taken far too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Yesher, my thoughts are with you and yours in this difficult time.
Marty