Laurence Edward Domino MD Obituary (1953 - 2015)

We are saddened to announce the passing of Laurence Edward Domino, MD on December 28th, 2015. Laurence died from complications due to pneumonia in Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, surrounded by his loving family. Laurence was born to Edward Domino, MD and Antoinette Domino in Chicago on August 30th, 1953, from whom he inherited his lifelong loves of learning and medicine. Along with his siblings, Deborah Pulley (nee Domino), MD; Karen Domino, MD; Kenneth Domino; and Steven Domino, MD and PhD, Laurence was raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he eventually went to medical school. In 1971, Laurence graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Chemistry, and later went on to obtain a medical degree from the University of Michigan in 1981. He completed his internship at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. For his residence, he returned to University of Michigan, where he met Valorie Domino (nee Sweeney), MD, his wife, soulmate, and lifelong partner. In his career as an adult psychiatrist, Laurence improved the lives of countless patients and worked tirelessly to improve the state of mental health within the community. Valorie and Laurence raised three children, Deanna, Laurel, and Daniel, in whom he instilled his values of compassion, empathy, and a dedication to family. While homeschooling his three children, Laurence passed on his loves of learning and science, always encouraging their curiosity, understanding, and sense of adventure. The family was later joined by Laurel's wife, Lauren Manston Domino, and Daniel's fiancee, Corrine Pratt, whom Laurence welcomed as beloved daughters. He is survived by his wife; children; and six cats: Gideon, Penny, Sullivan, Samson, Edgar Allen Poe, and Prada. During his lifetime, Laurence cultivated a variety of passionate interests, including mathematics, chemistry, biology, history, economics, literary criticism, anthropology, Star Trek, and many others. Despite two long battles with cancer, Laurence maintained a sense of creativity and playfulness which delighted all those around him. His famed sense of humor allowed him to overcome the many challenges of his life with dignity and joy. Those who knew him were inspired by his personal devotion to God, and his constant ability to learn and grow. Laurence leaves behind a legacy of healing, a deep dedication to his family, and a love of life and learning that filled his days with happiness. He will be missed by the family he loved and the patients he served. A memorial service will be held at Meridian Christian Church in Okemos at 2:00 on January 2nd, 2016, following a viewing starting at 1:00.