Harry Heftman Obituary

My sincere condolences to the Heftman family. Harry was a wonderful person and I looked forward to seeing him at Harry's Hotdogs when I worked downtown. Elaine Jozefowicz

My belated condolences to the Heftman family. Harry was a truly unique Chicago legend with substance whom I had the pleasure of knowing as a frequent visitor to his business over a 20-year span where the location was close to my places of employment. Thank you very much Harry.

I could always count on a warm smile when I stopped in for lunch. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless!

I will never forget such a loving and gentle man. I shall miss him but always have fond memories of him. Love and prayers to all family . Dr Steven LeVine

May joy soon replace the sorrow that's in your heart with cherished memories as you celebrate a life that was well lived.

C Johnson

We are so sorry for your loss. My son James got to meet Papa Harry at school, for there 100th day celebration. He really enjoyed sitting and talking with him. We will keep your whole family in our prayers.

One of a kind, a better person you will never meet. A true Chicago legend but more importantly, an example of a class act . Thank you Harry.

William Halliday. Schaumburg Illinois.

Chuck and family,
Randy and I feel blessed that we had an opportunity to meet your father last year at our house. He was so open and generous with sharing his wealth of knowledge and experiences with us. We learned so much about him in that day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

God Bless you Harry. You had a great place for lunch. You sure fed alot of us from Illinois Bell. It was always a pleasure.

SO sorry for your lost,our thoughts and prayer are with you Chuck and your Family.

I interviewed Harry a couple of years ago, when he was helping out at a friend's restaurant because he couldn't just stay retired, without people around him. What a nice man, and I will remember him an an upcoming blog I'm writing about Harry,The Hot Dog Man. Rest in Peace...you deserve to.

My husband and I seen Harry at least two times a week at East Of Eden. What a wonderful person. He always would ask us if we wanted any ice cream and then would bring us some. His memory was sharp, never complained and always had a smile and we would talk of many things. He told us about his wonderful family and always said it was his loving family and friends that kept him going. Everyone that seen him would say hello, shake his hand or even sit with him. He was the kindest person. We loved Harry and we will miss him greatly. Please accept our sympathy.

Dear Lila and family,
I am so very sorry to hear about your Dad. What a wonderful and long life he had. Sending hugs your way.

I happened to look at today's obituaries and recognized the name; Lila and I went to high school together and I remember her fondly. Sincerest condolences to the Heftman family on the loss of your patriarch.
It is always difficult to lose someone you love -- especially a parent. Heartfelt sympathies to you all.

Years ago, late sixties, early to mid-seventies, we lived in an apartment in the city in a building owned by Harry. He was a prince of a man, and that didn't stop with his being a landlord, he was a prince of a landlord, as well. His heart ran on kindness, and his smiles were from that heart.

I had the pleasure of knowing Harry during 2008/09 while servicing SLA. Harry was such a kind and considerate individual. He was such a hard worker, attended his business every day. He always treated people with the utmost respect. Such a beautiful person. God be with you Harry.

I worked across the street. With so many choices for food, sometimes you just needed a good dog, and a warm smile. Harry delivered both. The best anything we can hope for is when we are called home, is they say "He was a good man." Harry was a good man. Rest in peace Harry.

So sorry for your loss. I was lucky to of met him with Lila. Know that he is now with his wife and looking down eating a hot dog:)

So sorry for your great loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. I heard wonderful stories through my Mom, Ruth Rubin.

RIP Hot Dog King.

Chuck & Mary Pat: Our deepest condolences. You and your family will be in out thoughts and prayers.

Our deepest sympathies to all family and friends who knew and loved Papa Harry. He was truly one in a million. Just as he took such wonderful care of you, so each of you took such loving care of him throughout these last years. May Harry now rest in perfect peace, and may all of your wonderful memories bring a smile to your face and peace to your hearts.
With loving thoughts,
Phil and Natalie

Ronna and Lila,
Thinking of you and remembering all the wonderful stories you have told about Harry. Yuou were certainly blessed.
Arden and Les Straus

Harry was missed when he closed the Restaurant at 300 W. Randolph. He will always be remebered as family within the Bell Family. His restaurant was the place where you could go for the best breakfast and lunch. I absolutely loved the fact he continued you working after he closed the restuaruant. He will be missed.

So sorry for your great loss. You are in our thoughts. What a guy!

You will always be remembered. God bless the family

I was just thinking of Harry the other day. Still brings a smile to my face. My condolences to Harry's family and friends

I used to go to the hot dog store and he was just the best!

I am so sorry to read of this news; my deepest condolences at the time of your great loss. May His memory be a Blessing to us all.

My condolences to the family on the passing of "Harry"!

Harry was a Gentle Giant amid most customers who frequented his eatery. He was one of the most soft spoken, sweetest persons I have known. He treated everyone so kind. Those in his employ, were almost like family, and he treated them as such. I knew Harry since 1972. As a young Chicago Police Officer, now retired, I had the privilege of spending time with him on many occasions. To stop for lunch, a quick cup of coffee, to take a report or just to say hello! For Thirty years, I enjoyed our visits. He was especially proud of his children, and spoke of them often. You will be missed Harry!
God speed!

We are so grateful to have known and loved such an amazing man, the "Hot Dog King." Our deepest sympathies to all.
Jan & Frank