Ron Kalish Obituary

Kalish, Ron beloved husband to Nedra, beloved father to Geoff and Michele Kalish and the late Hillary Kalish, beloved brother to Gale Kalish, devoted "Papa" to Ben, Eli and Lily, passed peacefully from life on April 11 after a 7 year battle with lymphoma. He was 63. He inspired all who knew him with his integrity, his courage and his tenacity. In his professional life, he was Chief Operating Officer of Medco Containment Services prior to its acquisition by Merck; he was Chief Financial Officer of several retailing businesses including Carson Pirie Scott in Chicago, Illinois, Burdincs in Miami, Florida, and Jacobsons in Jackson, Michigan; he started his career in the business training program of General Electric. He received his Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Duke University, where he remains a record-holding baseball pitcher, and his Master of Business Administration from Columbia University. His pride in his alma maters' was surpassed only by his love for Miami Beach High School (Class of 1957). He served his various communities actively in many volunteer capacities from synagogues to symphonies to children in need. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 14 at 10 a.m. at Temple Judea, 5500 Granada Boulevard, Coral Gables. Shiva will be observed through Tuesday night. Donations should be directed to the Lymphoma Research Division of Hematology Oncology, Northwestern University, 676 North St. Clair, Suite 850, Chicago, Illinois, 60611. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 12, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Ron Kalish

11 Entries

David Basker

May 9, 2003

Baruch B"H Hashem, there never was a sweeter man who loved and was loved by his family and friends surely held in the bosom of G-D for eternity to rest in peace. He brought joy to so many whose lives were made brighter if only to have known Ron for just a little while and for them and so many others more, he left this world a better place with such Sweet Sorrow now B"H

Dennis O'Leary

April 20, 2003

Dear Nedra, I'd like to take a moment to express my sincere sympathy. I have been delivering your mail since your arrival at Grand Bay Residences, and it has always been a pleasure to provide my services. Ron was a great man, always calm, and always a smile on his face when we met in the lobby. We had a mutual understanding. When there was too much mail to fit in the box, a simple note:"Mr. K, check w/security" was all that was needed for him to pick up the mail at the front desk. I'll truly miss writing the "Mr. K" notes.

Nedra, know that G-D is with you, and will help you to go forward.

Dennis M. O'Leary

Letter-Carrier, Key Biscayne

United States Postal Service

Carol & Brian Brownstein

April 19, 2003

Dear Nedra,

Please accept our deepest condolences. Ron was a true gentlemen and all who knew him will miss him. We are so sorry for your loss.

Carol & Brian Brownstein

Milton Feinstein

April 17, 2003

Ron Kalish was not only one of the finest athletes I ever coached, but a true gentleman and the epitome of a "team player." He was admired and respected by his teammates, his coaches, and his fellow students.

His athletic ability was only surpassed by his academic competency. He was an excellent student at Miami Beach High School and at Duke University. Ron was my idea of what a student-athlete should exemplify.

Please accept my sincere condolences on Ron's untimely passing. May you, the family, dwell on Ron's accomplishments and career and be proud of the esteem in which he was held by those who knew him well.

Milt Feinstein

Former Basketball Coach (1953-1956)

Miami Beach High School

1200 St. Charles Place #412

Pembroke Pines, FL 33026

Judy Kamin

April 16, 2003

Dear Nedra-

My thoughts are with you.

Marty Segal

April 15, 2003

Ron was one of the nicest persons I have been privileged to know - a true gentle warrior - my sympathies to all the family

John Heckman

April 15, 2003

Dear Nedra, Prop and I were saddened to hear about Ron. What a great gentleman and inspiration. Enjoyed our relationship at Burdines when he hired me in 1980. With our deepest condolences,

sue berger

April 14, 2003

Dear Nedra,Ted and I express our deepest condolences to you over Ron's death.May life only be kind to you for all the future years. Sue Berger,

Ron Gittess

April 14, 2003

Dear Nedra,

Robert, Leslie and I were saddened to hear about Ron.

The children were friends for so many years and we were brought together by adversity.

Hope all goes easy for you

Ron

Jack Baruch

April 13, 2003

Dear Nedra,

I was deeply saddened by Ron's passing and regret not being able to attend the service in Miami. I am in NYC about to undergo surgery on 4/15....life is so very fragile. Diane will be there on my behalf and I will call after recuperating.

Love,

Jack Baruch

Brett Saunders

April 13, 2003

In my teenage years, the Kalish home was a place that I looked forward to visiting for great humor, intellect, and spirit. Ron Kalish was always there offering a twinking eye and a wry smile. He was a prince. I feel profoundly for your loss. Geoff, please send me an email one of these days.

Brett Saunders

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