Anthony Bahl Obituary

Anthony "Tony" Joseph Bahl, age 72, of Chicago, died peacefully on August 1st after a courageous battle with Mesothelioma surrounded by his daughters, Michele Bahl of Madison, WI, and Amy Lee of Chicago, and son-in-law Brendan Lee. Tony was a dedicated high school English teacher and a steadfast social justice advocate and longtime participant at the College of the Complexes. However, most of all, he was a tremendous friend, father, and grandfather to his two grandchildren, Bella (2) and Dylan (3). Tony touched so many people by his generous and empathetic spirit. Tony is preceded in passing by his late wife Judith (Hutensky) Bahl of Waterbury, CT. In addition to his children and grandchildren, Tony is survived by his siblings Mary Ellen (Jerry) White, Ruth Ann (Richard) Vaske, Virginia (David) Burget, Andrew (Marie) Bahl, and Kathryn (Michael) Shareck. Two sisters, Margaret and Cecilia, preceded Tony in death. A private memorial service will be held in September. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Tony's name to Madison Rafah Sister City Project, P.O. Box 55371, Madison, WI, 53705.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Aug. 4, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Anthony Bahl

15 Entries

March Bracken

January 1, 2014

Love and warmth going to his family as the holiday season comes to an end. He is always with us, so strong a spirit. Light and love.

December 31, 2013

I was a student of Mr Bahl at Clemente High School, 1975 or 1976. He was a fine teacher and have thought about him until I searched the internet. I am 53 yo old now and will continue to remember him as a fine teacher. Thank you. Alberto Trinidad, 2152 N Claremont Ave., Chicago, IL 60647.

Aldo Gandia

October 23, 2013

I frequently think of Mr. Bahl who was my english teacher in 1976 and 1977. Today, I decided to google him and learned that he had passed. My condolences to his family. I'd like you to know that he had a profound effect on my life and my only regret is that I didn't find a way to stay in touch with him. He was a very special person.
Aldo Gandia

October 17, 2013

Thank you all for the amazing service. I know that Tony would want Brendan thanked for his full, moving eulogy and for being such a stand up guy and admired son-in-law. Thank you, too, Michelle and Amy. The torch has been passed. Best to all, March Bracken

October 12, 2013

Dear Amy and Michele and Family,
We have just come from your most extraordinary memorial for Tony. In addition to the beautiful poetry of his family, friend after friend spoke of Tony's character: his magnanimity, his deep intellect, his integrity, his fearlessness. There were tears and there was laughter too. It was a moving afternoon, an unforgettable afternoon, a tribute to a most remarkable man. We feel privileged to have been invited to this memorial and honored to have known Tony.
Sincerely,
Bob and Pat Solari
Clemente colleagues

March Bracken

August 17, 2013

Michelle, and Amy, I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful person. Please let me know when the service is. He was humanity walking.

Ted & Rose Glatz

August 17, 2013

Michele,
We are all going to miss Tony. He added so much to our
monthly luncheons. We'll always remember Tony as a good
friend, a great teacher, and someone who made our lives
fuller.

George Arida

August 14, 2013

Michele, my thoughts are with you and your family. I wish I'd known your father - but through what you and others have shared, I know he was a truly remarkable man and he leaves a beautiful legacy in the work he did, the family he loved, and the many lives he touched.

August 8, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

August 5, 2013

To my brilliant teacher who taught me I was a citizen not a consumer of the world, and who gave me my best friend, Michele !

Julie Meister

August 5, 2013

Michele . . . I wish I would have known your father, he sounds like a beautiful soul. My thoughts are with you and your family . . . be gentle with yourself as you adjust to the "new normal" . . .

August 4, 2013

To a great mentor and teacher, my deepest condolences
Matthew, Julie and Benjamin Cohen

Kerry, John, Anne Motoviloff

August 4, 2013

Dinner conversation with Tony ran the gamut from social justice to home repair. Sprinkled in would be sound advice, many laughs and passion throughout. He was a wonderful educator and a committed union man. We will miss his conviction and tenderness.
- The Motoviloff's (John, Anne and Kerry)

Annette

August 4, 2013

Dearest Michele, Amy Lee and entire family, we were saddened to hear of Tony's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Tony will be dearly missed. Mat. 5:4 says 'Happy are those who mourn, since they will be comforted'. You are in our thoughts.

Ruth Vaske

August 4, 2013

You were a great and brave brother and we will miss you.Ruth and Richard Vaske and family in Florida.

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