MARSHALL C. FINKELMAN

WITH SAD HEART, I JUST HEARD OF MY DEAR OLD FRIEND, MARSHALL,S DEATH. IN LATER YEARS, WE GREW APART BECAUSE OF DIVERCE INTERESTS., AND LOST CONTACT NOT HEARING FROM EACH OTHER FOR DECADES...THE REQUEST FOR THIS GUEST BOOK WAS FOR JOKES AND MEMORIES. SO, HERE GOES: I FIRST MET MARSHAL WHEN MY FATHER, SAMUEL PEARL, AND HIS FATHER, M.Y. FINKLEMAN, WERE DEAR FRIENDS IN THE 1930'S/1940'S AT THE COVENANT CLUB.IN CHICAGO. WE, SONS, WERE THROWN TOGETHER SINCE WE LIVED CLOSE TOGETHER, I, AT 3300...

Dear Lisa, Steven and Anne. This is Paulette Rushing-Williams. I was so struck by the news of Marshalls passing. Although I haven't been in contact with him lately, I still feel I am missing a part of me. He has always open his heart to me when I needed him most. He was always a pleasant boss to work with. I spoke highly of him and never forgot about him. I'll never forget how grounded he kept me. He always kept a smile on my face. He most definitely will be missed. I'm originally...

Dear Anne, Steven, Lisa, and our family, everywhere - The disbelief and unreality of my loss, are yet more profound than I know. How can I accept he is no longer here? He is alive in my spirit and thoughts and I feel his presence in my mind and heart as always. "You are with me, sweet Marshall, and I with you. We shall love and protect you, in our father's kingdom, forever. Give us the strength we need to carry on. Amen, Neal."

I met Mr. Marshal Finkelman in Pakistan and in the US, we worked together and we had had excellent business relationships. Whenever i needed his help and support he was there and I do sympathize with Anne Finkelman and I wish and pray that his soul rest in peace.

Dear Steven, Lisa and Anne
Almost every day for the past twenty odd years I have had Marshall in my life in some fashion. His deep love of his profession was truly contagious and his generosity of wisdom and knowlege was legend. Every time I lift a well made piece of jewelry or see a wonderful gemstone I see the face of a really good man and am reminded to be grateful for his presence in my life.
May the memory of his sense of humor and his great loyalty warm you always.
Randy...

Anne, We are so
sorry for your
loss.

Ben Sosewitz & Phyllis Caplin
Chicago

My deepest sympathy on your loss. I worked for Marshall from 1983-1985. I learned an extraordinary amount about jewelry and gemstones from him that I have retained all these years. I will never forget when he told me to take home a $15,000 black opal so I could create a special design for one of his best customers. I was just 25 at the time, and in retrospect, it was remarkable that he trusted me with this exquisite gem! Marshall was a true gem himself!