Darrell Pollack Obituary

I was so sorry to hear about Darrell. My deepest condolences to the entire family. I was in USY with Darrell. Although he was a couple years older than I am, I have very fond memories of all the regional programs we attended at the same time. He always made people smile. May his memory always be a blessing.

Dear Pollack and Malter Families,



Darrell seemed like a great guy. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with all of you.

Dear Murray,Fran and family:

Murray, I'm still in shock after speaking with you today. I did not know Darrell, nor the rest of your family. However I do know that you were close, caring and loving.



Your loss is tragic, sudden and deep. They say that time heals, but this is only partially true. Your healing will come as you take care of each other. May G-D help you to find the strenght to care for each other.



Our deepest sympathies.

Armand & Razzie Bendersky

We want you to know that we are always thinking of all of you, and we will miss Darrell very much. We loved him, like we do all of you.

Dear Pollack Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Michael and Emily will have great memories of Darrell and Jennifer from Me and My Dad. God Bless You.

The Berger Family

Tammy, Elliott, Jennifer and Garrett

We are truely saddened by your loss. May your family find the strength to make it through this difficult time and remember the happier times together with Darrell.



The Shapiro Family.

I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories help heel your wounds.

Ellen Gartenberg

Dear Tammy, Elliott, Jennifer, Garrett, Mike, Renee, the Pollack Family and family members:



As friends of Mike and Renee we are saddened and shocked to hear of Darrell's passing. The loss of a loved one especially at such a young age is difficult to comprehend. Our heartfelt condolences are with you.

The Pollack Family:



We were shocked and saddened to learn of your loss. Our deepest sympathy to all of you during this difficult time. Harold & Holly Israel.

From all of Darrell's fellow campers and counselors from Camp Waupaca For Boys, we extend our condolences to Darrell's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

The Pollack family has been ever so dear to us. We cannot find the words to express our grief. Our love is with you.

Dear Tammy and family,

Darrell was a true friend to me and I can't begin to tell you how much I miss him already. Its just not the same going into work now with him not being there. It never will be. Thank you so much for including Casey and me at Passover dinner last year, it meant a lot to us and we will never forget it. If there is anything we can ever do for you, just say the word.

Tammy, Elliott, Jennifer and Garrett,

There are not enough words that will offer the comfort that you need. Darrell touched so many of us and he will truly be missed. Know that Darrell loved you and will continue to do so for the remainder of your days. As long as you keep the memories of him alive he will forever be alive in your heart. You are in our thoughts and we wish we could ease your grief. Please know that you are surrounded by friends who love you and will be there for you. We will forever hold our times and memories of Darrell in our hearts, forever.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of loss and sadness.

Dear Fran, Murray and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I only met Darrell briefly at a hospice dinner, but I know how much your family means to you. I will be thinking of you often.

I treasure memories of Camp Grandma, of parties at Stew's, late night beer around a fire, and Sunday morning coffee stops. I can't believe Darryl is gone. Please feel my hugs, love and compassion.

Dear Tammy and Family,

Please allow us to extend our deepest sympathy, for your loss.

Although we did not have the pleasure of meeting Darrell, we have a connection with his parents through our son, Jeff.

We pray for you and your family.

With fondest of regards,

Dear Tammy, Elliott, Jennifer, and Garrett,

Please accept our deepest condolences. I wish I could say something more profound and comforting, but I'm at a complete loss for words. We're still in shock that something like this could have happened. I'm sorry we were not able to come to Chicago for the funeral and shiva, but please know that our thoughts are with you every day. You were blessed with a wonderful husband and father whose time was cut tragically short. You are fortunate to have the love and support of so many friends and family. Yehi zichro baruch.

Dear Tammy,

My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your children during this time of great pain. May God comfort you.

Yours Truely,

Karen Favia

My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. I have known Darrell since grammar school and he was always the nicest, sweetest most thoughtful person. It was so wonderful seeing him at the reunion and knowing how happy he was in his life. I feel very greatful for knowing him. i am deeply saddened by this loss. He was a truly wonderful man.

To Tammy and family, Renee, Mike, David, Mark, & the Pollack family- Our deepest condolences to you on your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Ken and Debbie Pink

Dear Tammy and Family,



I wake up each morning wondering how something like this could have happened. My heart and prayers are with you and your entire extended family. Darrell has touched so many lives in the short time he was with us. I will miss seeing him on the Baseball Field, Basketball Court, or arguing with my husband about some sort of sports event. I know the boys and dads will miss him at "guys night out" as well. He will always be in their hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

To the entire family. Although I hadn't seen Darrell since high school, he was an important figure in my life, as one of my earliest friends as a child. I was shocked and saddened to to learn of his passing. My thoughts are with you all.

My deepest condolences to the entire Pollack family. I remember Darrell from our youth in Wilmette, where our sisters were best friends, from Indiana University, and since then occasionally running into him at lunch as our offices were near each other's. May he rest in peace.

Darrell really made an impression on many of us on the IU hoops email list, and many of us who never had the chance to meet Darrell in person felt like he was part of our life in some small way -- and we're better people for it. Deepest condolences to the family on your loss...we will all miss him greatly.

Tammy:

While I never met Darrell in person, we had conversed via email - both on and off the Cream and Crimson Indiana mailing list. He was always an avid fan, and true to IU. I will miss him. My prayers are with you and your family - may God comfort you in this time of loss.



Don

To Tammy and the Children,
I know how tough this time is for you. It is absolutely incredible for me to think the people on either side of me in this picture are gone. And in the space of less than 3 months.

Tammy, I only met you one time at the Big Ten Tournament but it seemded I knew you from my talks with Darrell. Darrell certainly loved you and the children. That was so evident in our talks.

Darrell so enjoyed his time with Elliot and those Washington Redskin games that they shared.

At the time I really appreciated Darrell making time to meet me in Dallas for the Texas Tech-Iowa game. Little did I realize how special that time together would be. Neither of us should have been away from work, but we did it anyway. And what a great time we had. I will cherish that time with Darrell as he was being there for me after Kathy's death. I only hope that I could repay that honor to Darrell in helping you and the children in some small way.

We will certainly miss Darrell and his incredible posts to our IU list.

May God Bless you and the children.

Tammy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Valerye & Arnold Siegel

Tammy, I feel I know you and your children even though we've never met face to face. Darrell told me so much about you. It was great to get to know him, first through the IU email list, then as a person and friend. He was respected and loved by a lot of people. I miss him desperately, and I pray for the best for you and your family in the future. We are all better for having known him.



Jim Turpin

Tammy,

I feel so much sadness in my heart for all of you. I am at such a loss for words. To think about what you, Elliott, Jennifer and Garrett must be going through, well, I cannot imagine. I wasn’t blessed with the opportunity to spend a great amount of time with all of you but what I did spend will always be remembered. Especially the heated debates between the Cubs and the Sox…. well, that memory will always bring a smile to my face. Go Cubbies (had to throw that in for Darrell, even though I’m a Sox fan :-). May G-d’s everlasting love provide you all with the strength you need. Although his time was short, his legacy will always be present. Elliott’s words said it best “(I) will miss him very, very much”. His entry truly touched my heart. May G-d touch all of yours. You’re in my prayers. G-d Bless!

To The Pollack Family,



Words cannot describe how deeply saddened I am by your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Tammy, The Malter & The Pollack Families,

We are so shocked and sorry for your loss. Darrell's memory and spirit will live on through all three of your beautiful children. We will pray for you to get through this difficult time in your life. May G-d bless you and help you move forward. Thinking of you.

Terri & Jeff Rappaport & Family

Tamara

Our hearthful condolences to you and your entire family. Darrell was a wonderful friend to our son Edward. Our family's prayers our with you.

Tammy,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. I know that all of your friends, like Robin & Bill, will always be there for you.

Darrell was an old friend whom I'd lost touch with over the years. I wish I haddn't. When I heard of Darrell's passing, I pulled out one of a few dozen copies I still have of an old USY yearbook his sister and I made back in 1983. The pictures were there of Darrell and Eddie and Sean and Adam and Bennett. I wish times could be so simple again. My best to the family.

My condolences to the Pollack family on your loss. I had the privilege of knowing Darrell through my wife, Andrea. He will be very much missed.

Tamara,

We don't know each other and I haven't seen Darrell in years. We played on the BHUSY basketball team when we were both in high school. I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. I have described Darrell to my family as "an incredibly nice guy" which is what he was. Many could learn from that. Please accept my condolences.

Tammy,



Darrell was what so many of us aspire to, a wonderful father and someone who set a great example for others.



I can't remember the last time Darrell called me 'Rick' or I called him 'Darrell'. For both of us it was always preceded by 'Coach'.



His memory will live on in all the other 'coaches' we know and love and who have committed themselves to their kids and the community.

To Darrell's family, I am very sorry for your loss.



Like others, I got to know Darrell through an Indiana University basketball e-mail list. Then I got to spend time with him when the Big Ten Tournament came to Chicago. I considered it a privilege to be friends with someone as passionate about everything as Darrell was.

To the entire Pollack family - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

With all our love in this time of great sorrow.

Judy & George Litman

Tammy,

I'm heartbroken. Like so many, I am and will be thinking about you and your children. Like you, they carry Darrell's memory and kind spirit.

Love to you and all your family,



Rick Kosberg

Dear Tammy,



I am so sorry for your loss. Darrell was a great man. I remember when I first met him in October, 1994 after Lisa and I started dating. Ellott was 2, and you were pregnant with Jennifer. I felt that the two of you were checking me out for Lisa, and she took your advice. Darrell lead the Jewish dancing at Lisa and my wedding. We are reminded of his enthusiasm when we watch our wedding video.



I will always remember Darrell's sweet smile and firm handshake. His true spirit and soul will be with us for many generations to come. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your children, and your and Darrell's entire families.



If there is anything our family can do for you, please don't hesitate to ask.

Tammy,



Like everyone else, I am so shocked and saddened by your loss. I remember seeing you and Darrell at our Dad's funeral. I know Lisa always had great admiration for your family. Darrell's spirit shall live on through your children.

Our heartfelt condolences to Murray Fran, and the entire Pollack family. Our thoughts are with you.

My father was a great person. He did so much with me and the rest of my family. He was devoted to make his family happy. I will miss him very, very much.

Darrell was a great guy. A good coach, a great friend to many, and to some, a great father. I will miss him very much.

I did not know Mr Pollack, however I know his son, after taking care of him at camp. No one deserves this and I hope that both Elliot and his Mom good health.

Darrell, you were a great man, almost like a second father to me. You were my favorite basketball coach out of all of the coaches that I had. I will always remember you.

Signed,

Joel Campbell

Darrell, you were a great guy and part of our Me and My Dad. We
will miss you but will never forget you.

You will always be part of our "family".

Murray & Fran---Joanne and I are very sad to learn of your loss. Our thoughts are with you both and Darrell's wife and children.

Dear Tammy and family,



I was so saddened to hear of the news of your husband's passing. My sympathies to you and the children!

Mary Ellen Henehan,Tues. tennis

Dear Tammy,

I am not sure that you will ever see this but I must tell you that Darrell was a good friend to me and I will miss him. And you should know that he often talked to me with great love about you and the children. He was a great person and will be missed by many. I hope you can find some solace in the fact that he did not suffer long. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.



Fran Pearlman

We are deeply saddened by your loss.

Darrell was a great guy with whom I shared a love for IU basketball and a respect for Coach Bob Knight. I have known him via email for years, but had the pleasure to finally meet him 2 years ago when we attended the Big 10 turnament in Indianapolis. I enjoyed every minute of the time he and I shared with our other IU pals. I am selfishly saddened that I won't be able to argue and tell sports stories with Darrell, but more so for the loss his family faces. I wish God's blessings on them.

A kind man, a wonderful husband and father, and a very good friend to my sister and brother-in-law. I was very sorry to hear of his passing. May the Pollack family find solace.

Tammy, I wanted to express my condolences on the death of Darrell. I only knew him through Lisa, but I do remember that you and he came to my father's funeral, and our family thanks you for that.