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Alan Anixter Obituary

Anixter, Alan B. beloved husband of Gail (nee Annenberg), dear father of James (Lesley) and Scott (Penny), loving grandfather of Darren (Michelle), Todd, Eric, Courtney, Bari and Joey, great-grandfather of Evan, Grant and Austin, fond brother of William (Nancy). Services Monday, 11 a.m., at Congregation Am Shalom, 840 Vernon Ave., Glencoe. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Info: Piser Funeral Services, 847-679-4740.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 18 to Mar. 20, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
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John Johnson

April 10, 2005

Alan gave a great number of people an opportunity to grow successfully in their lives. If you didn't know the definition of "follow-up" he taught it very quickly! Blessings to the Anixter family for he left many of us with great memories!

John F. Johnson

Ellen Pettigrew

March 29, 2005

My heart goes out to all of you. Alan was such a wonderful loving man. My parents (Bea & John Schwartz) were crazy about Alan. He will truly be missed.

Marcie Weiss

March 25, 2005

I returned from out of town to learn of Alan's death, and I send my condolences to your family. He was a favorite relative and certainly close with my mom and dad (Kenny and Mildred). Glad I got to spend the morning with him at Uncle Gil's 80th birthday party recently. Marcie Berkson Weiss

Blanche Manning

March 23, 2005

I was very saddened to hear of Alan's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.

Louis Levinson

March 21, 2005

Dear Scott and Penny,

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Susan and Louis Levinson

Donald Brand

March 21, 2005

Jim, my condolences to you and your entire Family on the loss of your Father, Alan. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Maria Leskovec

March 21, 2005

I was very sorry to read about Alan. My sympathies go out to Jim and Scott and their families.

Franco & Pino Cisternino

March 21, 2005

Our sincere condolences to the Anixter family.

PERRY STEIN

March 21, 2005

To Jim and Family:

My sincerest condolences on the loss of Alan.

Perry Stein

Diana Ratskoff

March 21, 2005

My thoughts and prayers for your entire famly. It has been many years since I worked for ALan, but he was an inspiration to all.

John & Christine Licht

March 21, 2005

Our condolences to the Anixter family.

Bruce Crown

March 20, 2005

My condolences to the Anixter family for the loss of Alan.



He will be missed by many.

gilbert kowols

March 20, 2005

Alan was a great guy to work for. One of the best I've ever worked for. He made working fun in a family atmosphere.

Manny and Fern Steinfeld

March 19, 2005

Our sincere condolences to the entire family.Alans support in the numerous civic and charitable organizations will be missed

Al Smith

March 19, 2005

Dear Gail, Bill, Nancy, Jim, Lesley, Scott, Penny and family:

We are so sorry to hear of Alan's passing. He was a great man and did so much for so many.
Alan was an outstanding business leader and the best mentor you could have. You must be proud of him.
He will be sorely missed by all of us.

Sincerely, Carole & Al Smith

Dana Scott & all of Hardware Specialty

March 18, 2005

To Jimmy and Family, our condolences to you for your great loss. Alan contributed alot to the industry and will be missed by all.

David and Trish Nasky

March 18, 2005

To Jimmy and all of the Anixter family, we send our sincerest sympathy and prayers for you and your family on the loss of you father, husband, grandfather, and great grandfather. We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts. May the Lord's peace be with you.

Buffy Cereske

March 18, 2005

Dear Jimmy, Lesley, Darren, Todd, Eric and Courtney,

My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. What a great man! He will be missed.

John Kohler

March 18, 2005

To Jim, Darren and all the Anixter family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.



Sincerly,

John Kohler

Harry D Verhoog

March 18, 2005

Our thoughts are with you. Alan was a great person and admired by many.

Stephen Cook

March 18, 2005

My sincere condolences to the entire family. It's been quite a few years since I worked for Alan at Anixter, but we have kept in contact over the years. Alan will always be in my heart as he has made an everlasting impact on my life. May Alan rest in peace.

God bless....

Stephen Cook

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