Seymour Simon Obituary

Dear Roz:

Ted was in the hospital getting a new knee when we heard the news. Our whole family is sad at Seymour's passing. Our children (now grown) remember fondly how "Uncle Seymour" helped Ted in his campaign for alderman of the 50th ward in 1973. Years later he officiated at our daughter Elizabeth's wedding. Also, we would bump into him during intermissions at symphony concerts.

He leaves a solid legacy.

May his memory be for a blessing.

The Trustees and staff of the Chicago History Museum join me in mourning the passing of one of the giants in our town -- Hon. Seymour F. Simon. I personally remember him as a dedicated friend of reform from my days as President of the Chicago Council of Lawyers. We worked together on a new code of ethics for judges, which was adopted by the Illinois Supreme Court. At the Chicago History Museum, he is remembered as a supporter and lover of history. Our Board recalls that he served as Parliamentarian during our annual members' meetings. To the very end of his long life, he was a tireless and vital force on the civic scene. We offer our deepest condolences to the family and to the many friends of Justice Seymour Simon. History will cherish his memory.

Simon Family,

Seymour was a true jewel and served as a mentor of mine when I was a young attorney learning the ropes. He and I began at the law firm on the same day in 1988 and he taught me to have passion for the system and compassion for its participants. He will be missed

Dear John and Family, Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your Dad. I have very fond memories of my conversations with him over many years. He led such an exemplary life that you can forever be proud of.
Jamey and Melissa Fadim

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

I admired his Honor long before I met him because of his stands for the little guy. I finally met his Honor when he married by daught Gail Ann Ivanauskas to Larry Tropp son of Dan And Maxine Tropp on Nov. 26, 1983. I have had the honor of many interesting talks over the years with his Honor and we will all miss him very munch.

Dear Roz, Nancy, John and Tony,
Remembering back to such a long time ago seems almost unbeleiveable. Growing up on "our" block was a real blessing. What a way to start our journey into life. I cannot tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Seymour was a wonderful man, and a great inspiration to everyone.
My thoughts are with you.
Love, Ina (Nowell)Jones

My deepest sympathy to the family of the late Judge Seymour Simon. I had the honor and pleasure to work with him in the 1990s, retaining since then my appreciation and fondest memories of him as a person, lawyer, and a wonderful human being of wide vision.

Our deepest condolences to your entire family. It was an honor to know him and to work with him.
Neal and Cynthia Toback

I remember my Mom marching in the Budd Bilikin Parade in 1963 when she was foster Mother of the Year. Seymour thought alot of the children and the people who made them a home. My Mom is 97 years old.

Dear Ros,
Please accept our deepest condolences upon the death of Seymour. He was a remarkable human being - one of the finest men we ever knew. We were delighted to have Seymour as a friend, and we grieve his passing. The City of Chicago and the State of Illinois will miss his valuable contributions. Please extend our sympathy to your family.

Dear Nancy, I was sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.

So sorry for your loss. Chicago and the world has lost a great, unique and wonderful individual.
Working at DLA PIper, our paths crossed often. He will be sorely missed.

One of the most honorable and decent men in our recent history. It was a pleasure to know him and be recognized by him as a friend. My sympathy to his family and relatives. He will be missed.

very sorry for your loss...

Words cannot express the sorrow and sympathy we feel on your loss. Seymour was a wonderful man and very highly regarded. God bless you and your family.

I wanted you to know that I was thinking of you. Over the years Seymour and I had developed a very special relationship--even to playing tennis together occationally. I shall miss him and always remember the time we spent together and the good advice he gave me.

Dear Nancy,

I was sad to read of your loss of your father, whom I had known for so many years. May these difficult days ahead and all your fond memories carry you through the rest of your lives. Give your Mom and John my heartfelt sympathy.

Fondly,
Sue Bass

We shared many memorable hours at NW football games sitting behind "His Honor" for a number of years. Our deepest sympathy is sent to your family.

Sandra & Jack Goodrick

FERN AND I EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY. JUDGE SIMON WAS A GIANT IN OUR COMMUNITY AND HIS LEADERSHIP AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS WILL LONG BE REMEMBERED AND MISSED IN THE FUTURE.

Sincere condolences to the family of Seymour Simon, a great statesman and a devoted family man.
Hortense Rubinoff, a Wednesday bridge player of Muriel Miller and the late Eleanor Kushner.

Our deepest sympathy to the family. Our father and mother Nick & Alice Schmitt were good friends of Mr. Simon and it was a great honor to meet such an honest man. He will be deeply missed.