Sheldon Seevak Obituary

Born in Boston, MA, on May 28, 1929 died suddenly on Saturday, August 18th. Sheldon was a former partner of Goldman Sachs, where he founded the Real Estate Department. Since retiring from Goldman Sachs, he was involved with a number of philanthropic organizations. He was a devoted and beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, great uncle, friend and mentor. He is survived by his wife Elinor A. Seevak; his daughters, Alison Seevak and Marina Seevak; his son, Evan Seevak; his daughter in law, Sarah Pearson; his grandchildren, Gabriel, Emma, Abigail, Nathaniel, and Anna; his sisters, Roddy Langsam and Jacqui Seevak Sanders; his sisters and brothers in law, Amy and Henry Singer and Gerri and Larry Alpert; and numerous nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, August 21st at 11 a.m. at Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, 1668Beacon St., BROOKLINE, MA.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 20 to Aug. 21, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Sheldon Seevak

13 Entries

Wendy Lewison

September 27, 2007

Shelly added much to those he touched. His dry wit and sensitivity made knowing him a true pleasure. A busy man, he still found the timeo spread his kindness and joy. My condolences to Ellie, Evan, Marina and Alison.

Lawrence Mintz

August 23, 2007

Shellie was one of my really closest friends. BLS, Pioneers,double dates - we were really bonded. We enjoyed the grand 50th Reunion at BLS and at Leo's, as well as a memorable Pioneers gathering in '96. I have not words to express the loss. I am with Ellie and all those who loved him.

Benjamin R. Naimark-Rowse

August 23, 2007

I first met Shelley my senior year at Boston Latin and since then had the opportunity and the privilege to work with him on a number of projects. His vision and his passion for human rights and social justice lives on in the hundreds and hundreds of students who have taken the Facing History course at Boston Latin which he so generously supported with his time, his vision, his personal funds and his heart. He will be remembered as a wonderfully caring and accomplished gentleman; and he is already sorely missed.
Ben Naimark-Rowse
BLS '99

Judi Freeman

August 23, 2007

Shelley Seevak was the most erudite, devoted, and generous man I have ever met. The program he established at Boston Latin School and the legions of students who have participated and grown from that program are a testament to his vision. I am so grateful to have known him and worked with him to realize that vision. He will be missed and remembered.

We have established a tribute page to Shelley that will allow these tributes to remain permanently online. All are invited to contribute:www.learntoquestion.com/seevak/tributes

Judi Freeman
Seevak Chair in History
Boston Latin School

Ed Coughlin

August 22, 2007

I remember Shelly as a classmate who was very nice and extremely intelligent, with a good sense of humor. I know that his family and close friends will miss him greatly.

Andrew Tobias

August 21, 2007

Shelly was the nicest, nicest, man; a DEAR friend to my mother; and, with Ellie, a spectacularly generous supporter of the Democratic Party -- one of the many ways he tried to help make the world better. It is a rainy day, indeed.

August 21, 2007

He was truly a Mensch

Christine Hoefling

August 21, 2007

Heartfelt Sympathy,

Friend of Harold and Jenny Itkin

Abigail

August 21, 2007

The world lost a very good man this past weekend. For many years, Mr. Sheldon Seevak poured his time, money, and soul into establishing and maintaining the Facing History and Ourselves organization at the Boston Latin School. It is thanks to him that the course thrives today. A kinder and better man one would be hard-pressed to find.
The following URL is the web address of a page, associated with the Facing History program, where those whose lives he touched are encouraged to leave a tribute.

http://www.learntoquestion.com/seevak/tributes/

Mr. Seevak will be greatly missed.

Joel Berg

August 21, 2007

As a Fellow BLS classmate, I remember Shelly as a warm, friendly, and serious student. I particularly remember his fine, auburn hair (mine went the same way). My condolences to Ellie and the rest of the family. He was a true prince!

Robert Leverone

August 20, 2007

A strong and devoted member of the Boston Latin School Class of 1946. he will be greatly missed by those uf us he leaves behind.

HERBERT SIEVERS

August 20, 2007

I remeber Sheldon. He sat in front of me in many of the classes at BLS.Friendly and a nice Guy.

Ted Kotler

August 20, 2007

Shelly and I were waiters at the Rose Gordon Hotel in Nantasket Beach in 1945. He was a wonderful guy. So sorry

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