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Brian Montgomery Obituary

Montgomery, Brian W. of Chicago, beloved husband of Karen (nee Bernabei), loving father of Anna and Jack, devoted son of Herman and Barbara Montgomery, fond brother of Reginald (Deidra) Montgomery. Visitation Friday, May 21st, from 3 to 9 p.m., at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Funeral Mass Saturday, 10 a.m., at St. Cletus Church, LaGrange. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Donations to the ILL. Bright Start College Fund, c/o Robert Rettig, 1221 Carriage Ln., LaGrange, IL., 60525, appreciated. For information, call 708-352-6500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 19 to May 20, 2004.

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Bob Reif

May 24, 2004

Mom and Dad Montgomery, Karen, Anna and Jack, Reggie: I loved Brian like a brother, and I love all of you as family. I cherish every minute I spent with him, on stage and off. His voice still echoes in my head and sends chills down my spine. How blessed I am to have had him and you in my life! I'll be thinking of you in the days ahead...

Diana Roberts

May 24, 2004

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family of Brian Montgomery.We grow up together in the Rosenwald and Brian was good friends with my brother Chris,his friends Nelson,and Julian.They were the three musketeers.He will be in our hearts forever.

Jeffrey Cooper

May 24, 2004

Thank you, for the memories and the adventures we shared growing up in the Rosenwald Building.

Chris Roberts

May 24, 2004

I feel extreme sorrow of the passing of Brian. He was a very dear childhood friend. I have fond memories of us playing in the Rosenwald, playing baseball at Tully Park and listen to Beatle's records. Although we lost contact with each other I've always had a special place in my heart for Brian.

Nelson Evans

May 24, 2004

To the Montgomery family, I wish to express my sorrow at the passing of Brian. Me and Brian had a lot of good times in our youth that I still hold fond memories of. I wish his family the best and I know that we will surely be missed.

Joe Cappo

May 21, 2004

As a DePaul alumnus, I was lucky enough to have met Brian several years ago. I was so saddened to hear about his passing. DePaul has always been a friendly place, and Brian lived up to that reputation more than anyone else I know. He was a bright and engaging guy that I enjoyed spending time with. In the fall, I will start teaching my first course at DePaul University, and I will dedicate that effort to Brian and his family.

Wanda Joshua

May 20, 2004

To Karen, Reggie, Aunt Barbara and Uncle Billy: although I couldn't be with all of you, my thoughts and prayers are. Your cousin and neice, Wanda.

Nancy Bosques

May 20, 2004

I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bill Crowley

May 20, 2004

I was saddened to learn of Brian's passing. I worked with him at IIT. Brian was a great colleague and a good friend.



To his wife and family, please accept my condolences. You and he will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathi Evans

May 20, 2004

I just wanted to express my sympathies to Brian's family. We all played together in the Rosenwald growing up. My prayers and those of my family (Nelson and Sunni) are with you.

Carla Wethers Bell

May 20, 2004

I want to express my sympathy to

Brian's family and to acknowledge that the sunshine of Heaven has gotten that much brighter due to addition of Brian's bright smile. We were childhood friends from the Rosenwald who met from time to time as adults. It is a great thing to know that the person who was a pleasure to be around as a child continued to be a pleasure to those who dealt with him as an adult. God Bless You!

Melanie Dykstra

May 19, 2004

I want to convey my deepest sympathy to Karen, Anna, Jack and to Brian's parents and brother. I had the priviledge of working with Brian at DePaul University and I, like pretty much everyone else who got to know Brian, came to love him. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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