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Sheldon Baskin Obituary

Name: Funeral service for Sheldon Baskin
Start: 2017-06-29T19:30:00.000Z
Location: Shalom Memorial Park

Sheldon Baskin, 80, passed away on June 26, at his home on Grant Place in Lincoln Park. He was surrounded by his wife of 41 years, Judy Wise, and the rest of his family, including Kim, Jeff, Colin, Young, and Jon. He is also survived by his son-in-law Kevin Chalker, and his grandsons, Gabriel and Theo. Sheldon was born in South Shore, and spent his teenage years in Highland Park. He graduated summa cum laude from Princeton, then earned his JD from Harvard Law School, and his PhD from the London School of Economics. He traveled all over the world, including as one of the only tourists in Viet Nam during the war. He spent his professional life developing low and moderate income housing and supported numerous charities in his sincere wish to help people in need and create a more just society. He served on the board of BPI, the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs, and Francis Parker School. He was also a lifelong supporter, and part-owner, of the Chicago White Sox. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at Shalom Memorial Park, 1700 Rand Rd, Arlington Heights. at 2:30 pm on Thursday, June 29. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Facing History and Ourselves: https://www.facinghistory.org/about-us/giving

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 27, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Sheldon Baskin

15 Entries

Tracey Rappaport Greenwood

June 21, 2024

Wishing family and friends wonderful memories of a wonderful human, on behalf of Alan L. Rappaport.

Tracey Rappaport Greenwood

June 21, 2022

In memory of Sheldon, all his wonderful accomplishments in life and lifelong friendships. May the wonderful memories you all share bring you comfort on this anniversary.

Tracey Rappaport Greenwood

June 21, 2020

Again, I express my sympathies to Sheldon's family on the anniversary of his passing. I know my dad, Alan Rappaport , would be very sad about his passing. They once were good friends. Tracey

Tracey Greenwood

February 9, 2018

I just heard from Stephen Klein that Shelly passed away. I am sorry to hear of his passing. Although I haven't seen him in many years you two were special to my dad, Alan. Judy (and family) take care, and my thoughts are with you as your continue to grieve the loss of your dear husband. Tracey Rappaport Greenwood

November 11, 2017

To Judy and all the family.

this comes from Australia and a very old cobber of Shelly. He and I were students in London in 1961, we travelled to Eastern Europe and Israel together and drove across communist Eastern bloc to return to the UK. we had been in intermittent contact ever since. both of us lawyers with a social conscience. Shelly was a contributor not a drawer, an irreverent spark not a pastiche. His memory will live in the minds of many of us colonials.
The Hon. Prof Howard Nathan QC.

Rosemary Parish

July 4, 2017

Dear Kim and Family,

On behalf of the Petey Greene Family, I extend our sincere condolences on the passing of your Father. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting him, I have heard so many wonderful stories about him from his Princeton classmates.

The loss of a cherished loved one always leaves a terrible void. We trust that the memory of you Father's generosity, kindness and all of the good that he did will help to fill that void. We're keeping you all in our prayers.

Rosemary Parish

This is late but I thought this might be appreciated. I will always cherish the moments spent with you guys, over 15 years later I still have this.

Allison Collado

July 2, 2017

Howard Learner

June 30, 2017

Dear Judy and Family,
Shelly was a wonderful and very smart mensch whom I first met when both Judy and Shelly joined the BPI Board. He accomplished much and cared for many in advancing social and economic justice and better housing for many. My condolences to the Baskin-Wise family.
Go White Sox!
Best wishes, Howard Learner

Hayley Patangan

June 28, 2017

DEAR JUDY AND FAMILY, my thoughts, my prayers, my sincere condolences on Shelly's passing. I only know him to be a good man, and that matters the most . May he Rest In Peace in the loving embrace of Our Most High. From: Hayley and family

Jim Beemster

June 27, 2017

Dear Judy and Family,
It was a pleasure working for Shelly at Metroplex. He appreciated and cared for all of us. Prayers for all of you during your time of loss.

Helene Berlin

June 27, 2017

Dear Judy, Jon, and Family, I was privileged to know Shelly over many years. He quietly did good, not only through charitable giving but also professionally. And he was always a delightful person to talk to on topics ranging from real estate, to the White Sox, to what the boys were doing at school. My heartfelt condolences. Shelly will be missed by many.
Helene Berlin

David G Rich

June 27, 2017

Dear Judy we are so saddened to hear of the loss of Shelton and offer our heartfelt condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Exodus 6:3

June Rosner

June 27, 2017

DEAR JUDY AND FAMILY

SHELLY WAS ONE OF THE MOST INTELLIGENT, SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE AND GENEROUS PERSON IT WAS MY PRIVILEGE TO KNOW. I LOVED HEARING HIS INSIGHTFUL, SOMETIMES CRITICAL VIEWS COVERING A WIDE RANGE OF SUBJECTS.

NO PERSON HAD A MORE LOVING, SUPPORTIVE FAMILY . THE FACT THAT HE WAS SURROUNDED BY HIS LOVED ONES AT THE END OF LIFE IS A TRIBUTE TO HOW HE LIVED HIS LIFE AS A LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER AND GRANDFATHER. HE WAS AN INSPIRATION TO HIS FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES.

I WILL MISS SHELLY. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
JUNE ROSNER

Patti Keenan

June 27, 2017

I remember Shelley bringing Judy and me ice cream and watching the news one night after a long day of their helping Facing History. We were all exhausted. Shelley got us the ice cream anyway. What a nice man. I hope that memory gives Judy a small smile in this sad time. Thinking of you all and wishing you peace.

June 27, 2017

I am truly sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the words of John 6:40 bring you comfort. CR

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