Sam Borek Obituary

A father figure, great loyal friend, and a great teacher. Someone who will be always there in my thoughts and prayer. I will always miss you.

My sincere condolences on Sam's passing.
I just heard about it. He was like a second father to me, I started to work for him 1 year after I came to the US, I almost did not speak English at that time, he helped me, he gave me the car to use and he was very kind to me, I will never forget about his kindness. He had a big heart and I will always remember him.
Artem Volkov

Dear Borek Family,

I have been knowing Sam since my early days in America, I had lived in US for 14 years and Sam was just like a father for me, he was an admirable figure for me and I will never forget him. I moved back to Israel about a year ago and just heared about the loss of Sam and I feel real sorry and send my condolences to the great Borek family.

May his neshama have an Aliya.

Love you Sam!!

My sincere condolences on Sam's passing. Sam was great man I will miss him Eric HaGoel. EZ Movers

I am so sorry for your loss. I hadn't seen him since Niles North high school days where we had some great conversations. He was a wonderful person

On behalf of my Mother and the entire Bauer family, I want to express to Helen and her family our condolences at the passing of Sam. My mother has very warm memories both of Sam and his wonderful parents. May the support of friends give you strength during this difficult time and may the memories you cherish give you peace.

Michael Bauer

Sam was a very good man he taught me so much and helped me for many years. He was fiesty at times but one thing he adored his family. I am so sorry for your loss he will be missed dearly.
Theresa Tarasiuk-Fisher (Durso)

Dear Helen & Family,

My sincere condolences on Sam's passing. Sam was instrumental in helping me follow my passion and telling me to go to real estate school. He knew it was important to me and after I received my license and I told him I could no longer be his real estate paralegal, he was proud of my accomplishments and wished me well. We stayed friends all of these years and when I think of Sam I think of a man who loved his family more than anything. A character who truly loved helping others is how I will always remember him. May his memory always be a blessing.
Sincerely,
Sheryl Rue-Borden

Sam was very fortunate to be surrounded by the people around him.

Sam hired me as a legal intern during my first year at Kent Law, in 1985. We left Golf Road after he developed Lake Avenue Professional Building in Wilmette. Sam was, above all else, fiercely protective of everyone he employed. We all became family. My best memory occurred the week after I passed the bar. I had been the brunt of a condescending and abusive attorney, and felt dejected and humiliated. He walked into my office the next day and told me that opposing counsel had called to apologize. Although I doubted that was true, I felt a massive wave of appreciation for Sam's caring gesture. What did I love about Sam? Everything. I admired his intellect, quick wit, biting humor, candor, deep loyalty to family and colleagues and his willingness to teach. Sam mentored his employees the way he mentored his own children. I am one of the privileged few who were admitted to the inner sanctum and benefitted immensely from his thoughts, ideas, and brilliant legal mind. I had the privilege of seeing him a few years ago while he completed a spec home in Malibu. I already miss him enormously. Thank you, Sam, for our incredible friendship and for the profound influence you had on me professionally.

Sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during this time.

Dear family may you find comfort in God, prayer, family, and friends during this very difficult time.

To Helen and Family...
I am so sorry to hear of Sam's passing. As you know, I served with Sam on the D219 Board of Education. Sam was always larger than life. And he was one of the most generous people I've ever met. He was always looking forward to helping others. And that's what defined him as a Board Member of D219. He was fun, funny and smart. A rare combination indeed. Sam and I talked nearly every morning when he served on the D219 Board. I still miss those calls.

Rest in Peace, my friend.

R.I.P. Sam. You always put your family first.

May a Candle Light Bright In Your Memory. Our Hearts shall always light bright as we shall forever remember and cherish the warm memories we shared with our Sam Borek

Dear Helen and Family
It was deep regret that I heard about the passing of Sam, dear friend and neighbor from Morton Grove. I wish you and the kids my deep condolences and my prayers are with you in these times. Eva Freud Feldman

There are not enough words to express the feelings in my Heart to describe how we feel about The Dearest Most Wonderful Friend, Consultant, and Generous Kindest Man I have ever met in my Life. Sam as Unique as he was, when I spoke about anything serious, he listened intently, and then in a very few powerful words, my answers were given. He was always there for our entire family. May he Rest In Peace. Sam, We Will Forever Keep You in Our Heart and Deeply Cherish and Feel Blessed that we were in Your Circle of Thousands Who Loved You and Respected All You Did for Soooo Soooo Many! Our Deepest Sympathy to all your Family. Your Super Children Randy, Daniel, and Ricki and your Beautiful and Patient Kind Loving Wife Helen.

R.I.P. Sam. A person who always put his family first.

My former employer, Sam Borek, was a great man, lawyer and teacher. I will miss him, his sage advice and most of all his humor. My condolences to all who knew and loved him, especially his family.

We have fond memories of your boys training at Senseii Kohn's karate school (NSMAA) many years' ago and the times we spent together watching karate competitions. Our deepest condolences to the entire Borek family. Rest in peace Sam. Miriam and Jerry Feldman

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of my friend from law school.

He was one of my favorite customers when I banked him. I will miss him and his great sense of humor

Dear Evalyn,

It's been several years since I have seen you and Richard. Please accept my most sincerest condolences on the loss of your brother. I hope all is well with both you, Richard and the kids even tho they are not kids anymore.

Fondly, Jerry Goldman

It was an honor to serve with Sam on the D219 Board of Education. We didn't always agree but I always respected his tenacity, passion and sense of humor. My prayers are with the Borek family.

Thinking of you at this sad time. Our condolences to all of you. Sam was a wonderful guy.

I believe I met Helen at the same moment that Sam saw her. It was a beach party in our teen years. Sam turned to me and said something like "this is the girl of my dreams." He was instantaneously in love, and that love lasted for 41 wonderful years. Sam had great passion for family and all that he did. As the artist Emile Zola once said, he "lived life out loud." Stevan Hobfoll