Irving Bemoras Obituary

Dear Sally and Fanily,
We are so saddened to hear of Irv's passing. My husband shared a room with Irv at Northwest Community Hospital and we thoght that he was such a nice man and you are such a wonderful family filled with love. I remember sharing lots of long days (and candy) with you and Jill at the hospital. Although, we only shared a couple of days together please know that you and Irv are in our hearts and prayers. God bless you.
Andrea and Rich Thompsen

Dear Sally and Family,
For many years I have had the honor to observe the deep love and respect shown to Irv when visiting Al Menotti's Salon. May knowing that others care help to dilute your pain and may the healing be gentle.
Fondly,

Esther

Best portion of a good man's life,
His little, nameless, unremembered acts
Of kindness and of love

-William Wordsworth

There are those people who come into your life, who you know are unique and special. You know this almost intuitively, not by what they say but by what they don’t have to say; my Uncle Irv Bemoras is one of those rare and unique individuals, who I can say has blessed my life, and the life of my family.

I have very few childhood memories, but one that I can succinctly visualize is the day that my aunt married my uncle. Looking back on this day, how truly fortunate for us all, that my aunt knew what was important in a mate, and chose to marry someone so similar to her father. I recall looking up at both of them and thinking that they were the tallest people in the world. Decades later, I still feel the same. My uncle’s height was symbolic of who he was in life, as he was larger than life, kinder than kind, more considerate, compassionate, and more loving then most. My uncle who whose priority was always his family; his wife, his children and his grandchildren. A man who led by example, and who was always, always there.

There is no one that can take your place in my heart. I miss you today, as I will miss you always...

Your niece,
Randi

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Joe & Carol Reyes,Chicago,Illinois
(Bibi's Sister)

Mrs Bemoras & family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Irv's passing. As teammates at the University of Illinois we shared many great times together. I enjoyed seeing him a few years ago at the 100th reunion of Illini basketball. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Daer Sally,

Sandy and I were in attendance at the services for Irv and the eulogy portions were a marvelous tribute to a wonderful guy. I last visited with Irv at the health club and hold a precious memory of our talks. Sandy and I hope only for the best for you and your family.

Shel Sagan

Dear Sally and Family;
Harold and I are sooo sorry and shocked to hear about Irv--We just were told since we were out of town and I swear we got so used to seeing both of you at every restaurant all the time and always enjoyed sharing our little warm hello's! Our deepest sympathy and we know how you will miss him and how close you were and how much he loved you and you him! Our hope and prayers that you will always remember those beautiful loving times and find strength in the legacy he has left for all of you and how very fortunate you all were to be blessed to have had such a GREAT HUSBAND, FATHER AND GRANDPA TO SHARE IN YOUR LIFE AND ACT AS A WONDERFUL ROLE MODEL! I was blessed to have worked with Irv at Mass Mutual and he had always given me so much encouragement for which I shall always remember as well! Our love.. Alice and Harold HIrsch ( Judi and Seymour Fleischman's sister)

Dear Sally and Family, I was very saddened by the news of Irv's passing. He truly was part of my childhood living in Chesterfield. We sure had some great times. From doing hair and babysitting for you guys was very special and I will always remember him as being kind, sweet, handsome and very very loving. He will be missed by all I am sure of that.

Dear Family,
We express our deepest heart felt sympathy in the loss of our Uncle Irv. His warmth and smile filled a room. The love and support he offered to his brother Paul and Paul's entire family is still deeply appreciated. Our prayers are with you today and always.
Sincerely,

Mrs.Bemoras & family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. I have such fond memories of Mr. Bemoras, having spent so much of my youth around the Bemoras family.
I learned so much from Mr. Bemoras. He was a hero, a superstar, but not just because of his great basketball career. I used to look forward to the open gym that he provided and knowing that he would always have a kind word and encouragement for all of us. What a role model he was. May G-d bless him and his family.

My sincere condolences to Sally and all the Bemoras family. The funeral service was so very moving.
Irv was a true credit to his race, the human race.

Dear Sally,
My earliest memory of Irv was this
handsome giant of a man with the
bluest eyes I'd ever seen. He used
to walk me home (all of 2 doors away) after an evening of babysitting for David, Bobby and
Jill. He'd pay me the $.50 per hour that I'd earned and always give me a little more. Then say
"OK, go inside, it's cold out here.
He was loved and respected by my
parents, Claire and Laurie and by
my brother Howard and myself. What
a wonderful family to grow up next
door to. My brother and I wish you
sincere condolences on your tremendous loss. He was a kind, sweet, loving man and will be missed by so many.
Love to all,
Judi Berlowe-Levitan
Burbank, California

Dear Aunt Sally & Family, Although I never had the chance to speak to Irv whom you spoke so foundly of and after reading individual comments I feel you were so blessed in life to have shared such a beautiful love and family with such an honored man not only in what he was famed for but his heritage most importantly. May G_d bless you and your family at this time when you need to be strong. I will speak with you soon.
Barbara & Barry Forman

DEAR SALLY
KNEW IRV GOING BACK TO LAWSON SCHOOL AND THE A.B.C ,GROWING UP ON THE WEST SIDE MADE EVERY ONE FRIENDS FOR LIFE ,MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES
SEYMOUR PRITIKIN
LAS VEGAS NV

Sally,
condolences to you and your family....

We are so saddened with the loss of Uncle Irv. A kind and quietly funny man who was always there for his family and friends. Our love and best wishes to all.

Dear Sally and family:
Our deepest condolences on Irvings passing. He was a true giant among men. A humanitarian who never let his fame cloud his friendship. He will be truly missed by all who were blessed to have known him.

The Bemoras Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. We will always remember Irv sitting at one of the grandkids baseball games cheering the team on. May G-d bless your family in this time of sorrow.

The Odelson Family
Rodney, Judi, Eric & Samantha

Dear Sally and family, Myrna and I send you our sympathy and best wishes. Your loss is shared by many others as the community at large mourns an exceptionally fine
person.
Eddie Mitchell

Sally & Bemoras Family

Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.Please accept are deepest sympathy for you and your family in your bereavement.He was a cherished friend.

Tom and I have always thought highly of Irv. We have always thought of you all as extended family. He will be missed very much by us all.
Blessing to your family.

As a former highschool classmate I would like to express sincere condolences to the Bemoras family. He was a fun guy.

Our sympathies to you. We have great memories of Irv and Sally in Ixtapa, Mexico. Our prayers are with you.
Dennis and Diane O'Neil
Hoffman Estates, IL

David, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Please let me know if there is anyting that I can do.

Dear Sally and family, Our deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of a great man. We will miss seeing him at the baseball games.Sorry we cant be with you at this sad time as we are in Florida.

As I look back on my childhood, my Uncle Irv was a very kind and witty man. He was a loving spouse, involved father and a dedicated son-in-law. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Bobby and Abbe,
I am really sorry to hear about Irv. He was such a nice man. I will always remember him sitting at the Sephardic Temple on the high holidays. It always seemed to me that he was there because he knew how important the Sephardic Heritage was and that he didn't want it to go by the wayside.

What was even more amazing about him was, he did not know me that well, but he always knew I was Ralph's son, he always remembered my name, and, he always treated me with friendship and respect. You should be proud that he was your father.

I know my dad is very upset about his passing and wishes everyone in your family his best. I am very sorry for the loss.
Ricky Levin

Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Bemoras Family. We are so sorry for your loss.

While we didn't know Irv well and had met only a few times we were fortunate enough to witness his true class and character. He and his wife Sally showed up at the nursing home virtually everyday to support my mother-in-law during the last few months of my father-in-laws life. We will always be in awe of, and grateful for, the generosity of their hearts & their time.

Sorry for your loss. I enjoyed getting to know Irv at various sporting events our kids played. Your kids were lucky to have a grampa that enjoyed watching them.
The Kravitz family

I have the fondest memories of Irv. One of the sweetest, funniest people I have ever met. My heart goes out to you Sally, Jill, David, Bobby and extended family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Irv will be greatly missed - he was a kind and generous person. He always spoke of his family with love and pride.

We went to Hebrew school together, Lawson Grammar school, Sephardic congregation, vacations, and lots of laughs and great memories from Irv and Paul. We were old and close friends. He always made me feel proud of my Sephardic heritage. He will be deeply missed.

You have my sincere condolences on your Dad's passing.

A gentle giant loved by all who knew him!

Dear Sally & the "Bemo" Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss of a quintessential gentleman. Irv's great love for his family was always clearly and stongly displayed in his very own special and tender manner. Irv was truly an admirable man, wonderful role model and will be greatly missed by everyone.

My deepiest sympathies to the entire Bemoras family. May your husband,father,grandfather,brother,uncle and best friend find the peace, love and comfort of OUR FATHER for eternity-

Are very deepest sympathy to sally and family ' Irv was always kind and considerate . He'll be missed.

eda and anne from Weisman Podiatry

To the family - please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. . .from a fellow Sephardic