Lewis Weinberg Obituary

On behalf of the directors and staff of the Earth Institute at Columbia University, please accept our sincere condolences upon the passing of Mr. Weinberg.

During the time when my father, Sam Mages, was director of the Musical Instrument Bank, I met Lewis Weinberg at his office at FelPro. He impressed me with his personal warmth, his many interests and his engaging conversation. My parents considered him to be a good friend. My condolences to Barbara Kessler and the rest of his family. I know that he will be greatly missed.

Lewis Weinberg's Musical Instrument Bank was not only of great benefit to all the Chicago schoolchildren who received instruments, it was also of inestimable benefit to my father, Samuel Mages, who was the director of the instrument bank. Working for the Bank enriched and fulfilled my dad's retirement life beyond
measure. Please accept my condolences on your loss of a wonderful man.
Claudia Mages Schnitker

To Barbara Kessler and all the Weinberg family: I was saddened to hear of your recent loss. I did not know Lewis Weinberg directly, but my father, Sam Mages, often spoke highly of him and the Weinberg family. Barbara, your and your father's generosity as you conceived, organized and funded the Musical Instrument Bank not only brought an enriched cultural life to so many Chicago area students, but brought joy and great satisfaction to my father as he worked with the MIB during his retirement years. I offer my heartfelt condolences to the Weinberg family. Lewis Weinberg's life will touch the lives of so many others for years to come. Joyce Mages Follman

My life was truely blessed the day I was hired at Fel-Pro. After being retired for the last 15 years I am so glad that I attended Fel-Pro's 90th Open House and spoke with Mr. Weinberg. I am so proud to have been part of the Fel-Pro family and the legacy he left behind.

We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Weinberg. Our husband/father, Tom Tsugawa worked at Fel-Pro for many, many years and had nothing but respect and fond memories of Mr. Weinberg and all of the wonderful people who he worked with at Fel-Pro. We can remember attending many of the family events held by Fel-Pro, from the open houses to the picnics at Triple R. Fel-Pro was truly a family and as a testament, when Tom passed away two years ago, we were overwhelmed by the number of former Fel-Pro colleagues who came to pay their respects even though he had been retired from the company for several years. To have created such a wonderful legacy is a blessing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Weinberg's family.

Arusa Tsugawa and daughters
Janis Jasper, Karen Tsugawa and Joanne Kushner

It was an absolute honor to know Lewis. I will miss hearing him ask me, "So how's it going, kid?" We all mourn a great great man who touched so many.

I will always remember Lew as a deeply caring, intelligent, and people-smart individual. I will carry his sensitivity to the social concerns and individual lives of people whom he has touched. He is a role model for personal integrity and putting the interests of his fellow man at the top of his list. Lew, I still think of you after all these years away, and will always remember to keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
John Kula

Our hearts are heavy with the loss of this truly wonderful man. Because of him (Fel-Pro) our lives have been filled with abundance, happiness and security. Mr. Weinberg was kind, caring and generous and his spirit of compassion will never be forgotten. He will be missed.

It was through Fel-Pro, Inc. that our family has been able to succeed in the United States. My father (Carmen Garcia) and uncle (Luis Garcia, Sr.) began their employment at the Skokie plant upon being referred by Uncle Gabriel. It would be the last job that Dad had in his life. He took full advantage of all the benefits that were available, from summer camp to some of the next generation of the Garcia family working either as summer and/or permanent employees.

Our prayers are with your family.

To a wonderful person we greatly admired and respected.

Naudja Collier

Faye Kizzire

The best time of my working years is with Felpro. I remember Mr Wienberg going around the plant saying hello and saying good morning to all with a big smile. Many times during christmas meeting he will announce a big surprice giving all employees some extra money for Christmas holiday.

I always enjoyed my wide ranging conversations with Mr. Weinberg. He was a perfect example of balance between business and life. His example on how to lead your life in a positive light has impacted many and will continue to for a long time.

I will always remember the glint of his eye whenever he had a vision for a new product or concept. He was an inspiration to me.

It has been an honor and privilege to be part of the Fel-Pro family that Mr. Weinberg and Mr. Lehman made possible. From the beginning, when my father Art Cohen joined the family, through summer employment for myself and my brothers, throughout my own and my husband's employments, summer camp for my kids, and now my dad's retirement, Fel-Pro has been part of our lives for the last 40+ years. Mr. Weinberg, and the Weinberg and Lehman families made it all possible. Thank you, Mr. Weinberg. You will be greatly missed by those of us who knew you and looked forward to your morning walks through the shop.
May your life and memory be as inspirational for future generations as you have been for me and my family.

It was a great honor to work for and be associated with Mr. Weinberg. I will always remember his enthusiasm and energy as well as his dedication to the programs and policies that encouraged the well being of all who worked at Fel-Pro.

Mr. Weiberg will be missed, he is truly one of the great ones. I am thankful that I have been able to work for such a wonderful company for the past 27 plus years. This would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of Mr. Weinberg and Mr. Lehman.

It had been a priveledge to work at Fel-Pro for many years and an honor to have known him. I am thankful every day for the courtesy and generosity he extended to the employees.

He filled our lives with laughter, art and the music of life...you'll always be remembered and loved.

My dear friend Lew

I have loved Lew all these years - from the moment I met him.
The world will be a much smaller place without him. I am sad beyond expression.........

Violet Weinberg