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Morris Fishman Obituary

Fishman, Rabbi Morris age 90, 39 years Chief Chaplain at Chicago Reed Mental Health Center and served the Chicago Community for over 42 years. Beloved husband of Lala (nee Weintraub), loving father of Eli Fishman, Ora (Danny) Munter and Abbey (Daron) Romanek, cherished poppy of Lisa, Rebecca and Jonathon Fishman, Jeremy Munter, Josh, Mikey and Ricky Romanek, dear brother of Melvin Fishman and Lillian Grad, adoring brother-in-law of Margie Fishman, fond uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle of many. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made o Holocaust Museum and Education Center, 1603 Orrington Ave., #1625 Evanston, IL 60201. Service Sunday, 11 a.m., at the Weinstein Funeral Home North Shore Chapel, 111 Skokie Blvd., Wilmette. Interment Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery, Arlington Heights, IL. For info: 847-256-5700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 14, 2006.

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Mike W.

February 7, 2023

One of the nicest guys I´ve ever known. He taught me theology at Loyola University back in the mid-1980s. Great attitude, humble, a very peaceful man. I learned a lot from him.

Dean

October 30, 2006

My most heartfelt condolences to the entire family, especially to Abbey.

Marcia Thomas

September 18, 2006

One of my dearest friends in Danville, IL, was Rabbi Fishman. For all these years I have stayed in touch with him by letter, and he has lovingly responded. He was my mentor, my friend. I shall miss the presence of him, the learning, the warmth.

Adam Fikso

May 28, 2006

With a few other former employees of Chicago State Hospital and Chicago-Read MHC, I just learned last night of Morrie's death.



I and others saw him as a gentle but courageous man who did not hesitate in speaking out on behalf of others who could not or did not speak for themselves.

Lala, I hope that your grief will not last too long and that your memories of him give you consolation. You knew him better than any of us ever could . Adam Fikso, Ph.D.

scott russell

April 15, 2006

dear familyrabbi was there for us all the time, bar mitzvah to those occassions that were overwhelming to our family for our entire lives, and the comfort he provided to us can not be expressed without understanding that he left an indelible impression on a young man going to hebrew school. may you really really understand he was the the essence of jewish life, and may his gifts he gave somehow comfort you and your family scott russell anita russell felice achilles and my parents max and jeanette russellbless him and yours forever

scott russell

Lindsey

April 14, 2006

My heart goes out to you.

Steven Cohen

April 14, 2006

Our deepest condolences to your family. We hope you will find comfort in the great memories of earlier days.

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