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Robert Marc Schneider, 53, attorney, graduate of John Marshall Law School, activist, patron of the arts, epicure, proud native of Brooklyn, NY and family historian, passed away suddenly but peacefully in his sleep at home August 6, 2007. Cherished son of the late Chester and Lillian Schneider; beloved brother of Sandra and Arthur Diamond of Newington, CT; very proud and loving uncle of Lisa Kim Diamond and Seth Micah Diamond; great-uncle of Samuel Phoenix Diamond and Mason Isaiah Diamond; dearest friend of Jeff Margulis, and Rex and Jacqueline Kidder; faithful companion of Esmeralda the Cat. Gathering of family and friends, Saturday August 11, 12 to 3 p.m. (service at 12:30 p.m.), at Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60613 (ridesharing or public transportation is encouraged due to limited neighborhood parking). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Aids Legal Council of Chicago, 180 N. Michigan, Ste. 2110, Chicago, IL 60601 or www.aidslegal.com. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058.
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Ann Lousin
August 14, 2007
Rob will be sorely missed by all of us who cherished his wit, his kindness, his love of the arts, his passion for justice....and his loyal friendship. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Mariann Hansen
August 10, 2007
Rob was a great and true friend to me. He will be sincerely missed. I can only say I'm sorry to his family.
Scott Hegenbart
August 10, 2007
Rob was one of my best and truest friends for more than 20 years. I share in the grief and offer my sincerest condolences to Rob's family and extended family of friends.
Jim Bruce
August 9, 2007
My sincere sympathy to Rob's family and friends.
Jim Bruce (formerly of Chicago)
Lake City, Iowa 51449
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