Myron Chapman Obituary

Chapman, Myron 1928-2018; native of Chicago, IL, most beloved brother, uncle, friend and family man, passed away at the age of 90 on March 2, 2018 in Boca Raton, FL. Myron is survived by his sister, Marilyn Chapman of Chicago, IL; his nieces, Susan Goldberg of Winnetka, IL and Denver, CO and Donna Goldberg of Vershire, VT; his life partner, Audrey Schlossberg of Chicago, IL and Boca Raton, FL; Audrey's children, Lynn Schlossberg of Salem, MA, Gayle (nee Schlossberg) (Ken) Stoll of Swampscott, MA and John (Lori Stone) Schlossberg of Chicago, IL. Myron was a wonderful PAPA to Audrey's grandchildren, Benjamin (Abby Rotman) Stoll, Adam (Cali Van Dam) Stoll, Allison (nee Stoll) (Jeff) Riley, Daniel (Natalie Machado) Schlossberg, Jacob Schlossberg and Jessica Schlossberg. "Dearly departed" include Myron's sister, Adrienne (nee Chapman) (Richard) Goldberg; his niece, Marianne Goldberg of Martha's Vineyard, MA and Audrey's daughter, Jody Thompson (nee Schlossberg) of Chicago, IL. Born in Chicago on January 9, 1928, Myron attended Hyde Park High School where he excelled as a letterman in basketball, then on to University of Illinois, Champagne-Urbana. He worked with the family business manufacturing casket hardware, but later went on to pursue his true love of investing, at which he was brilliant and among the best. His time spent in the navy during the Korean War was as a Lieutenant, (LTJG) on the USS Franklin D. Rosevelt, later spending summers on Lake Michigan enjoying family and friends while cruising in his boat, "Chipanook". To all who had the good fortune to know Myron, they will not forget his cheerful countenance, sense of humor, generosity and enthusiasm for life. They broke the mold when he was born and the brightest of lights has just gone out. Bon voyage and fly with the angels Myron! In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 12, 2018 at Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home, 111 Skokie Blvd., Wilmette, IL 60091. Interment to immediately follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 Gross Point Rd., Skokie, IL 60076. For funeral information 847-256-5700.