Max E. Rubin

I had the pleasure of knowing Max for almost 20 years. A great guy with a quick sense of humor, Max was totally dedicated to his job, whether it was in telecommunications, public works, downtown project management, or homeland security for the City of Evanston, and in his post-municipal career. He gave everything he did 110%. To Illinois NATOA, Max provided a spirit and commitment that made him a respected leader. To those who knew him, Max was a "Mensch" and he will be missed very much. To...

Max was a past member of the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) as well as the Illinois Chapter (ILNATOA). He had so many friends in both organizations that will miss not only his experience and insight, but his fun way of looking at life, his humor and especially the energy he brought with him when he entered a room. Max will be missed.

I met Max many years ago through our work with NATOA. Max was a capable administrator, a good friend, a fair sailor and a pretty good actor. I will miss him. My condolences to his family and friends. Shalom, my friend.

My sincere condolences to Max's family and friends. He was a great freind over the years and will be missed and forever in my thoughts.

I knew Max our whole lives. We were a strong tie to the past--his parents and mine. I will greatly miss the man who always kept in touch, made me smile, and was a real "mensch". In my last conversation with him before his surgery I had never heard him happier. He loved his children and had found a soul mate. He was a good man, and it is a loss to everyone who knew him.

May he rest in peace.

It was an honor for all of us to take care of Max. Max had great personality and sense of humor. He was a person full of energy and life. He will be greatly missed by all Kellogg Center (Evanston) staff.

I worked for 12 years with Max with the Evanston Fourth of July Association. As a trustee and then trustee emeritus, Max was committed to putting on an entertaining AND safe show to celebrate our nation's birthday. I enjoyed working with him on these events because they brought together so many of his talents- public safety, love of country and putting on a great show! The lakefront show, parade and Central Steet flags won't be the same without Max!!

I met Max through our work together on parking projects. In all our dealings he was enlightened, enthusiastic and fair -- a real mensch through and through. It's unjust to have to be missing him so soon. My sincerest condolences to his family.

Max and I sailed together on Lake Michigan in the early 80's.
I saw him perform once in later years. Max was an accomplished sailer and a lot of fun to be around. Memorable was crewing on his Catalina 22 and him sailing into the start of the Chicago - Mac race for a better look.
He will be missed by many.