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Alan Drey Obituary
Drey, Alan 79, of Chicago, formerly of West Palm Beach, passed away August 22, 2003. Beloved father of Robert E. (Cynthia) Drey, Ann (Frank) Pirruccello and the late A. Bruce (Lilian) Drey, proud grandfather of David and Dennis (Monica) Drey, loving brother of Barbara (Edward) Glazier. Will be missed by his devoted dog, Beau. Retired Chairman and CEO of The Alan Drey Companies, a national direct mail marketing service business from 1951-2002. Served as a Captain and Pilot in the Army Air Force during WWII where he earned a Purple Heart and a Distinguished Flying Cross after flying 41 missions and having been shot down twice. He was also actively engaged as an owner and breeder in the business of thoroughbred horse racing throughout the U.S. A Memorial service will be held Thursday, August 28th, 3 p.m., at Winnetka Congregational Church, 725 Pine St., Winnetka. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Oasis Treatment Center, Inc., 222 West Ball Road, Anaheim, CA 92805. Arrangements by: Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home, 847-251-8200.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Alan Drey
Todd Essick
September 18, 2003
Such a loss for his wife,
my mother, Roberta Drey.
I feel such sorrow for Ann, Frank, and Bob
I know Alan is looking down on his daughter
and son and smiling.
Todd Essick
Doug
August 30, 2003
Thinking of Alan today. The love he had for his children. The smile he would put on the faces of those around him, never at a loss for words. The many people he had helped by sharing his own lifes experiences...
Dana Albers Savocchi
August 28, 2003
I have such fond, fun memories of growing up with Ann, Bobby and Bruce in that beautiful house on Asbury ... too many to list. Alan was such a fun person and was a father figure to me. I will always hold those great memories in my heart - you will be missed! What a guy!
Pete & Paula Bowman
August 28, 2003
Many wonderful moments were shared with Alan by us and other members of The Tavern Club.
His contributions and, most of all, him will be deeply missed.
Pete & Paula
Beth Miller Lambert
August 27, 2003
So sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you.
Beth Miller Lambert
Marilyn & Frank Blume
August 26, 2003
We're thinking of you during these
difficult times. Wish we could be
with you, but your always in our
thoughts and prayers.
All our love, Marilyn & Frank
Blume & Family
Stana & Dan McKitrick
August 26, 2003
Remembering all of the happy fun times, we had together. We missed you....
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