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Morris Squire Obituary

Name: Service for Morris Squire
Start: 2014-03-07T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel

Morris B. Squire, 90. Loving father of Valerie Aharoni, JoAnn Abdo, Alan Squire, Margo Bristow, Samara Hazelton, Shana Majmudar and the late Ari Squire. Proud grandfather of 10. Dear brother of Saul Squire and the late Jesse Squire. Service Friday 10:00 AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 North Buffalo Grove Rd (one block North of Lake Cook Rd.), Buffalo Grove. Interment Westlawn. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Morris B. Squire Foundation, 1187 Coast Village Road, #146, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 5, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Morris Squire

22 Entries

Eric Simon

February 27, 2025

May his memory be a blessing, forever. Eric Simon

Eric Simon

February 20, 2021

Rest in Peace

WILL HOLLIFIELD

February 19, 2021

RIP Morry. Shana & Sammie I hope you guys are doing well. It's been a long time but I'll always have great memories of all the times with your family.

Eric simon

October 14, 2020

RIP Morry. Eric Simon

Elizabeth Townsley

June 20, 2014

Dear Squire children, (Margo, I know you will remember me)
It is with deep sadness that I write condolences to you. Your father was larger than life and a significant force of nature in mine for many years. God's blessings to all of you.

Elizabeth Townsley

Craig Taubman

May 25, 2014

My sincere condolences to the Squire Family. Morris was one unique fellow. I loved his curiosity, passion, perspective and sprit. I feel blessed to have known him and learn from him. I have no doubt that his memory and legacy will live on. With deep respect, Craig Taubman

Kevin O.

April 21, 2014

I'll never forget you, Morris.

Paul Cohen

March 12, 2014

Dear Squire Family, I had recently learned of Morry's passing and I am sorry for your loss.

There are no words to comfort those who grieve but your memories of him will bring you peace. I remember the parties up at Wonder Lake with my late parents.

Baruch Dayan HaEmet. May his memory be for a blessing.

Ted Berland

March 8, 2014

The funeral was so somber that I opted to remember Morrie in a lighter memory here.
He did have a lighter side. I am grateful that I was witness and participant in some of the events.

Morrie, and later Jesse, "adopted" me into the family circle when we were all young men and fathers of young children.(Our children keep in touch via--of course--Facebook) They invited us to their family occasions and we to ours.

To one form of Squire Brothers occasion only I was invited: island hopping and scuba diving via sailboat in the Caribbean during spring vacation. (My wife Cynthia didn't care for sailing, my children were too young.)

We had many adventures. The most disturbing was when we were stranded on land by the crew after an evening of dancing, etc., and had to spend the night on shore in a seedy hotel without change of clothes, toiletries, etc. When the crews rescued us at sunrise they explained that they thought we intended to spend the night ashore!

I could go on, but this is a taste of the Lighter Morrie.

We miss him.

May his memory nbe for a blessing.

Miss you

Hawaii Bob

March 7, 2014

I know you are comfortable and at peace now Morris, RIP.

Chris & Deborah Woods

March 6, 2014

Morris B Squire was a great man. No matter how long we are allowed to be blessed by the presence of such people, we are never ready to lose them. Such culture and knowledge among people is just too special. To family and friends please accept our sincerest condolences. Morris had an incredible intellect, as well as a fantastic spirit. He was both a scientist and an artist. Few can hope to be either but he made his mark in both areas. Certainly he was also a wonderful philosopher and deserves so many other accolades. May we all celebrate the time that we were blessed with in sharing the light that he brought to this earth.

Martha Rodriguez

March 6, 2014

My Condolence to the Squire Family. As my sister Rosa said, Thank you for the opportunities. My work life started at Forest as a young lady. My prayers are with you all.

Tony Scimeca

March 6, 2014

When Frank Sinatra sang “I did it my way” he must had gotten his inspiration from our beloved friend. If we met through psychiatry, business, art, family, or friends we will never forget you. Your presence in our lives was larger than we ever had known. You challenged us at every turn. You pushed us farther than we cared to go. Your example you set for us to experience the world will never be equaled. You invited us into your tent, introduced us to one another, and then quietly exited when nobody was looking. You left us with unbelievable memories and one another. Two gifts of unimaginable value. From the time we met to your last gasp our time was truly cherish.

March 6, 2014

Dear cousins,
Hard to believe that uncle morry has passed on. We will always remember all the fun times we spent with him, and they were fun and one of a kind ,just like he was !!!
"Hamakom yenachem ot'chem b'toch shar avay'lay tzion vee' yerushalayim "

May g-d comfort you among the mourners of tzion and Jerusalem..
Love, nissim & yael and the gang..

Rosa Rodriguez

March 5, 2014

Squire Family,
Sadden to hear of this. May you all comfort each other during this difficult time. Thank you for the opportunities that you gave the Rodriguez sisters.

Remembering a young man's service to country

Jeffrey Sacks (husband of Pye Squire)

March 5, 2014

Squire Family: I am so saddened for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Margo Jacquot

Peggy Franz

March 5, 2014

To the Squire Family: We are saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Squire. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jerry Fogelman and Peggy Franz

David Cygielman

March 5, 2014

I am very sad for the loss of a man that played such a huge role in shaping who I am and what I am doing. For nearly 10 years I spent every day with Morris and learned so much from him. I will be forever grateful to him and know his legacy will live on through Moishe House, which is named after him. I just watched this video from a few years ago that I think captures his amazing uniqueness and philanthropy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOkiYcz9_Qs

I am very sorry to miss his funeral as I am in Dubai.

Annie Squire (Christie-Patrick)

March 5, 2014

It is a very sad day for us Squires. My Uncle Morrie was a great emotional support to me during the last weeks of my father's life (Shey-Jesse)and I will forever be grateful.
R.I.P Uncle Morrie- JoAnn/Alan/Margo/Sha/Sammy/Valerie- My thoughts are with you all- XOXO

David Cygielman

March 5, 2014

Morris was a friend and mentor - he played a huge role in shaping who I am and the work I do. His legacy will live on with Moishe House, an organization named after him, where he continues to be a Board Member Emeritus. I feel lucky to have known him so closely. I am very sad to miss the funeral as I am in Dubai.

Dr. Gerald (Jerry) Hiller

March 5, 2014

Mr. Squire encouraged us as psychologists to keep developing new ways to increase mental health. He encouraged me to develop a psychology-at-lunch program that I and Marilynn Rochon, M.A.,LCPC have taught entitled, "Repair My House: Mind-Body-Soul Skills For the Journey". We are now in our 24th year. 35,000 have attended over 800 sessions held at St. Peter's Franciscan Church In-the-Chicago Loop. Thanks Morrie!!
"I am not expected to finish the task, nor am I permitted to put it down." (Talmud)
Dr. Gerald (Jerry) Hiller

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