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Edward Petan Obituary

Petan, Edward J. 82, jazz pianist and educator, formerly of Evanston, passed away peacefully May 26, 2006. Beloved husband of the late Alegria Petan, cherished father of Monique Petan of Chicago and Gregory (Diane) Petan of New York City, very proud and loving grandfather of Jake and Jordan Petan, dear brother of Henry (Rose) Petan of Oak Lawn and Bill (Doris) Petan of Wilmore, Kentucky, dear uncle of many. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Hospice Care Program c/o Northwestern Memorial Foundation, 676 N. St. Claire, Ste. 720, Chicago, IL, 60611. Memorial service pending. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058. "The measure of a man is not in what he has, but in what cannot be taken away."

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 28, 2006.

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Sergio Buddy Casanova

May 31, 2006

I was fortunate to have Mr. Petan as my 8th grade teacher at Ravenswood School class of 1975. He was a great role model for me. It was because of him that I earned a perfect score on the constitution test which required a passing grade for graduation. I always loved when he would play the piano in our class and in the assembly hall such as he did for graduation commencement. I always felt safe when he was around. He kept our class in order. I appreciate the study of history because of his lectures in our 8th grade class up on the second floor at the end of the hall.

When I think of a model teacher, Mr. Petan is the person who I still feel defined that title. There were three teachers throughout my years in school that influenced me. Edward Petan is number one.



Peace Mr. Petan and thank you.

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