Labush, Dr. Leonard “Lazar” William

Labush, Dr. Leonard “Lazar” William, 95, died Wednesday, October 14, 2026 in Delray Beach, FL with his loving wife by his side. He was the beloved husband of Glenda (Feiler) Labush for 65 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Abraham and Sonia (Matusow) Labush, he was a lifelong RI resident, primarily Narragansett and wintering in FL. He practiced podiatry for over 50 years, retiring about 20 years ago. Lazar was a Korean Conflict Air Force veteran, serving in Libya. He was a member of Touro Fraternal Association and Congregation Beth David. He was a graduate of Hope High School, Brown University, and Temple College of Podiatric Medicine. He served as president of RI Podiatry Association. He was the youngest person to earn Eagle Scout in RI. In addition, Lazar was an avid reader.

Devoted father of Karen Rasnick and her husband, Martin, of Barrington, RI and Matthew Labush and his wife, Jen, of Garden City, NY. Dear brother of Perele “Lee” Torti of Diamond Bar, CA and her late husband, Tony, Rhoda Broomfield of Warwick, RI, and her late husband, Marvin, and the late Phyllis “Pessie” (Labush) and James Williams. Loving Zadie of Dr. Phillip Rasnick and his wife, Rawaa, Rachel Rasnick, and Maxine Rasnick.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in the Priest Chapel in Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Rd., Warwick. Shiva will be observed at the home of Karen and Martin Rasnick, 9 Meadow Cr., Barrington, Sunday immediately following burial and minyan, and Monday 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Special Olympics RI.

To attend services via Zoom, please click here.

Meeting ID: 819 9814 7811

Passcode: 742683