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Melvin Pollock Obituary
Pollock R.Ph., Melvin David age 76. Founder and owner of Ravinia Pharmacy since 1974. Beloved husband for 47 years of Rosalind (nee Johns), loving father of Elliot "Doc" (Gloria Velasco) and Hillary (Vincent) Gallivan, cherished brother of the late Dr. George (Beverly), special uncle of Dr. Beth (Sanford) Ungar, Dr. Raphael, Dr. Daniel (Dr. Sallie West), Benjamin (Beth) and Naomi (David Snyder) Pollock, great uncle of many and Melvin's best friend "Beau-Bo". Service Monday, 1 p.m. at Westlawn Chapel, 7801 W. Montrose, Chicago. Interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Palliative Care Center & Hospice of the North Shore, 2821 Central St., Evanston, 60201. Info., The Goldman Funeral Group, Irwin Goldman Funeral Director, 847-478-1600.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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gloria taussig
February 8, 2005
To the Pollock family....
My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of "Mel". What a special person..I knew him from his many years in Highland Park as the best pharmacist.. Always with a smile and kind word for everyone. A real "mensch"
Dan & Sue Fallon
February 8, 2005
Mrs. Pollock, Hillary, and Vince,
Please accept our condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Robert Boehm
February 7, 2005
My wife and I knew Mel as the owner of Ravinia Pharmacy. We appreciated Mel--he was from the "old school". He treated all of his customers with concern, competence and professionalism. The community lost a dear friend when Mel retired. I hope you find some comfort in knowing that Mel conducted himself in an exemplary fashion in his business.
Robert Boehm
Bob Berger
February 7, 2005
Dear Hillay and family,
My thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow. I am sure your father will be missed by many friends and family members.
With Warm Regards
Connie Mellem
February 7, 2005
Mel will always have a special place in our family's heart. He was a most kind and gentle man.
Dan and Diane McHugh
February 6, 2005
Dear Roz, Hillary and Vince, and the entire family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. I know he was truly loved and will be missed.
Sincerely,
The McHugh Family
(Dan, Diane, Kelly & Megan)
Janice Sieracki
February 6, 2005
Roz and Family,
I am so glad that it wasn't that long ago that I had an opportunity to visit with Mel. I am going to miss him at our lunches when I come to visit. It was always a pleasure to have him around. I will never forget how caring and concerned he was for others.
Our deepest sympathy. Wish we could be there.
Janice and Mitch
Farrel & Audrey Krawetz
February 6, 2005
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved husband, father and grandfather, Melvin.
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