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James Crown Obituary
The American Society for Yad Vashem mourns the passing of James Crown, beloved son of ASYV/Yad Vashem pillar, Lester and Renee Crown. James was chairman and CEO of his family business, investment firm Henry Crown and Company. The Crown family have been steadfast supporters of Holocaust remembrance efforts and the critical work of Yad Vashem. Our deepest sympathies to his wife Paula, his four children, several grandchildren, his parents, and the entire Crown family. May the family find comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Adina Burian & Mark Moskowitz, Co-Chairs
Stanley H. Stone, Executive Director
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Jennifer Wolfe
August 23, 2023
Chicago has lost a great leader in James Crown, his legacy and generosity will never be forgotten.
David Musicant
August 12, 2023
Jim lived down the hall from me my first year at Hampshire College. He was an easy-going, friendly guy who never once mentioned who his family was, or how rich they were. The only thing that set him apart from the rest of us was his stereo, which was all high-end audiophile gear.
Alevah Shalom, Jim.
Diane Tegmeyer
July 7, 2023
He was never too busy to talk to me when I worked in Aspen as a journalist. He was kind like all members of the Crown family. I'm so sorry to hear this news Paula. Miss you all. Diane Tegmeyer
Jane Delano
July 1, 2023
A wonderful man. Kind, generous, committed to his family, Chicago, the world. Filled with kindness and great humor, his leadership will live on.
Wallace Gator Bradley, Terri Marsh-Bradley
June 29, 2023
My wife Terri Marsh-Bradley and I Wallace Gator Bradley and our family send our condolences to the family and friends. TO GOD BE THE GLORY.
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