Harry-Ashack-Obituary

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Harry M. Ashack

Homer Glen, Illinois

Mar 5, 1935 – Sep 29, 2018

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BORN
March 5, 1935
DIED
September 29, 2018
LOCATION
Homer Glen, Illinois

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Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen Obituary

Harry M. Ashack, age 83, of Homer Glen. Beloved husband of Roz. Loving father of Elizabeth, Stuart, and Michael (Kathleen) Ashack. Loving step-father of Steven (Michele), Jeff (Lisa Seltzer), and Adam Rosenzweig. Cherished grandfather of Jack and Will Ashack. Beloved father to the family pet...

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Harry was a very talented director of stage and screen. In college he mentored me. After college, I went to Hollywood and became a film director. Goodbye Harry my good friend. Best regards to his family.

Im Harrys daughter Elizabeth A. Ashack. My father was a television director and producer as well as an early pioneer of B&W television in the 1950s having started a public TV station WTTW in Chicago. When color TV arrived, my dad was excited about the new technology. With the advent of color my dad would always tell me fleshtone fleshtone! My dad was indeed a character. His voice sounded like a cross between Rod Searling of the Twighlight Zone and comic Jerry Lewis in a serious mood. He...

Dear Harry, it was so good to reminisce with you about our years way back. Rest in peace my friend.

May you rest in peace, Harry. I hope you're having a some wonderful Irish whiskey! We'll miss you.