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Ron Kalish

Chicago, Illinois

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Ron Kalish, beloved husband to Nedra; beloved father to Geoff and Michele Kalish and the late Hillary Kalish; beloved brother of Gale Kalish; devoted ''Papa'' to Ben, Eli and Lily, passed peacefully from life on April 11 after a seven-year battle with lymphoma. He was 63. He inspired all who knew...

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Baruch B"H Hashem, there never was a sweeter man who loved and was loved by his family and friends surely held in the bosom of G-D for eternity to rest in peace. He brought joy to so many whose lives were made brighter if only to have known Ron for just a little while and for them and so many others more, he left this world a better place with such Sweet Sorrow now B"H

Dear Nedra, I'd like to take a moment to express my sincere sympathy. I have been delivering your mail since your arrival at Grand Bay Residences, and it has always been a pleasure to provide my services. Ron was a great man, always calm, and always a smile on his face when we met in the lobby. We had a mutual understanding. When there was too much mail to fit in the box, a simple note:"Mr. K, check w/security" was all that was needed for him to pick up the mail at the front desk. I'll truly...

Dear Nedra, Please accept our deepest condolences. Ron was a true gentlemen and all who knew him will miss him. We are so sorry for your loss. Carol & Brian Brownstein

Ron Kalish was not only one of the finest athletes I ever coached, but a true gentleman and the epitome of a "team player." He was admired and respected by his teammates, his coaches, and his fellow students.
His athletic ability was only surpassed by his academic competency. He was an excellent student at Miami Beach High School and at Duke University. Ron was my idea of what a student-athlete should exemplify.
Please accept my sincere condolences on Ron's untimely passing. May...

Dear Nedra-
My thoughts are with you.

Ron was one of the nicest persons I have been privileged to know - a true gentle warrior - my sympathies to all the family

Dear Nedra, Prop and I were saddened to hear about Ron. What a great gentleman and inspiration. Enjoyed our relationship at Burdines when he hired me in 1980. With our deepest condolences,

Dear Nedra,Ted and I express our deepest condolences to you over Ron's death.May life only be kind to you for all the future years. Sue Berger,

Dear Nedra,
Robert, Leslie and I were saddened to hear about Ron.
The children were friends for so many years and we were brought together by adversity.

Hope all goes easy for you

Ron