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ELI PICK Obituary

Eli Pick, age 58, of Chicago, former executive director of the Ballard Rehabilitation Center, DesPlaines, IL for over 30 years. Currently, a principle with Post-Acute Innovations and PRS Dialysis; loving husband of Gloria E. Pruzan; devoted father of Hannah and David; son of Hadassah and the late Mordecai "Max"; cherished brother of Moshe "Mark" (Julie); treasured uncle, cousin, mentor and friend. Eli was an avid fisherman, jazz enthusiast, and joke teller extraordinaire. Service Thursday, 11:30 a.m. at Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 Broadway, Chicago, IL. Interment Westlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to FightColorectalCancer.org, Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst, MA 01002 and Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy, 109 W. Barga Ave, Ste 2B, Marquette, MI 49855. Info The Goldman Funeral Group, www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com (847)478-1600.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 31, 2013.

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Susan Quattrochi-Tubin

July 25, 2023

Eli Pick is still remembered for his kindness and integrity. It was a privilege to work for him.
Susan Quattrochi-Tubin
Quality Care Consulting Services

Susan Quattrochi-Tubin

May 9, 2022

Eli Pick made a positive impact through his integrity and leadership. Best Wishes to his family.

Camille Nelson

May 8, 2022

My dear brother James Peterson, was friends with Mr. Pick and his beautiful wife. I was invited along with my brother to their home in Michigan. My Dear Mother Helen Maffia Peterson was a resident of Mr. Picks home, it was a beautiful place to be, I was so happy to see what a delightful place so many woman, especially our mother Helen Maffia Peterson was placed in. God Bless Mr Pick and Mrs. Pick! So very sorry for Mr. Pick he was a wonderful person - a great loss to all of us.

Camille Nelson - Sister of Dear Jim Peterson - who I loved so dearly also!

Steven A. Kramer

July 25, 2021

Such a fine man and quite a character.

January 7, 2015

I am just reading this now and was a resident at Ballard and I am really sad to hear of Eli' s passing. My condolences go out to the Family.

April 25, 2014

Eli Pick has been a true and early innovator in Long Term Care. It is an honor to have been his colleague over many decades. I will miss you Eli. Anna Ortigara

September 11, 2013

Eli was a delight, a professional and a friend. I had the privilege of working with him on the HFS Medicaid Advisory Committeeoi for many years. He was an excellent listener and meeting facilitator, injecting warmth and humor at each opportunity. You could always count on Eli to show up and to do the right thing. His courage and grace throughout his illness is an example for all who witnessed. I will miss him. I pray for all in his circle of love who ache as they grieve his passing. His life was meaningful and his legacy is everlasting. God bless the family and friends of Eli in your sorrow.
Sincerely, Susan Hayes Gordon

Nancy (Justman) Cesario

September 4, 2013

I only just found out about Eli's passing. Please accept my sincerest condolences.

Franci Shefler

September 4, 2013

My condolences to Eli's family. Eli was a great mentor. I loved his attitude and his wisdom. He taught me to use the word "challenge" instead of "problem". And when I would bring an issue/challenge to him, he advised me to also bring a solution. What great advice from a great man. My toughts and prayers are with you.

Maureen Becker

August 19, 2013

Eli! You were a mensch. Kind, fun and honest. My love to your family.

Susan Quattrochi-Tubin

August 11, 2013

To Eli's family,
I had the honor of working with Eli at Ballard Nursing Center. He was a wonderful man. He was intelligent, caring and truly a gentle man. He was a true leader. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of loss. There are some who bring a light so great to the world, that even after they have gone, the light remains. Eli will be remembered.
Sincerely,
Susan Quattrochi-Tubin
Quality Care Consulting Services, Inc.

Bill McGinley

August 5, 2013

Eli was a mentor to me. He was a paragon of the long term care profession. I am very deeply saddened by his passing. My thoughts and prayers to all of his family and friends.

Wendy Cash

August 2, 2013

I was so very saddened to hear about the Eli's passing. I knew him when we were in high school and always had so much fun being with him. May your fondest memories of Eli bring you joy always. Wendy Dolgin Cash

Tobey Ellison

August 2, 2013

We were so saddened to find out about the passing of a wonderful person,Eli. Although we were not able to attend the services, we want Gloria, Hannah, David, Mark, and Hadessah to know we loved Eli and will miss his warmth and his wonderful jokes. Our hearts are with you all.
Annie Calica, Tobey Ellison, Maria Ocampo

August 2, 2013

To Gloria,Hannah, David, Hadassah, and Mark, Sorry we were not able to attend the Services for Eli. Please know that we are most saddened by Eli's passing and will always remember his good works and wonderful joke telling. You are all in our hearts.
Annie Calica Tobey Ellison, and Maria Ocampo

August 1, 2013

Mark so sorry for your loss. I learned alot from Eli. He was an innovative thinker when it care to healthcare. Kathy Hansen

Tony & Deirdre Kochuparambil

July 31, 2013

Eli was a true visionary and we were both fortunate to have worked with him. His passion for others and his good, kind heart will always be remembered. Your family is in our family's thoughts and prayers.

Bryce Ferber

July 31, 2013

I'm so so very sad to hear the news about my friend Eli. My heart and hugs go to Gloria, David, Hannah, Moshe and Hadassah during this sad time. If I wasn't living so far away I would be there with you all tomorrow, but instead I will be thinking of the family and my very special memories of growing up with my good friend Eli. I'm so very sorry....

July 31, 2013

I'm so so sad to hear the news...My heart goes out to Gloria, David, Hannah, Moshe and his mom...it's just not right. If I wasn't living so far away, I would be with all of you tomorrow, but I'll be there in spirit and remembering my very good friend, Eli.

Fran Baim

July 31, 2013

Our Deepest Sympathy to the family of Eli Pick. Mark, just found out about your brother sorry for your loss.
Fran & Arvin Baim

Bob Parr

July 31, 2013

Remembering Eli from our high school days and the radio project days, I'll always remember Eli was ALWAYS straight forward, to the point, honest, fair and most of all fun to be with. Weather it was playing Risk, softball, doing radio shows or just hangin' out Eli was a good friend.
I don't use the word often, but Eli was an honorable person....for as long as I knew him.
Bob Parr

Susan Hughes

July 31, 2013

My condolences to Eli's family. I have worked with Eli for years and have been constantly in awe of his unique blend of competence, compassion, integrity and generosity to his colleagues and to the field- he will be missed terribly.

nancy murphy

July 31, 2013

Eli, we will love you forever! Your generosity, wisdom and friendship will be missed. You always made us feel welcome and were so warm and loving. You are out of pain and in God's hand. I miss you already! Thank you for being such a dear friend, a great dad to Hannah and David and a loving husband to your bride Gloria. I hope you are dancing and listening to music!!! Love, Nancy and the Murphys

Steven Kramer

July 31, 2013

Mark,
I just found about the loss of your Dear Brother and Friend. It was an honor and great pleasure working and being with both of you. Anything I can do anytime, consider it done.
Warmest Regards,
Steven Kramer

Sondra Turner-Biller

July 31, 2013

My condolences to Mark and the family. Eli will be missed in your lives and, as you certainly know, also in the lives of those who worked for him, with him and beside him. I have cherished my time working for Eli both professionally and personally. He was special to those in the health care community and served us all so well.

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