Ronald-Shansky-Obituary

Ronald Shansky

Chicago, Illinois

1945 - 2025

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DIED
September 15, 2024
LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois
CHARITY
Doctors Without Borders

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Shansky, RonaldRonald Mark Shansky (May 7, 1945 - Sept 15, 2024), a man whose passion for justice and unyielding commitment to the expansion of healthcare for the underprivileged left an indelible mark on the medical community and beyond, passed away at the age of 80 in the embrace of his family...

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Thank you for a great fun night,Muddy Waters live in Old Town standing,shout in the chairs.I can never hear Muddy without thinking of you.

Ron will be missed by so many, including people like me who worked on lawsuits to improve the health of prisoners. Ron passionately focused on the needs of our most powerless citizens and never gave up the fight to make things better. He was one of my heroes.

Ronald was my first love. He will always be in my heart. I attribute my left-handedness to him. To play baseball at Sherman School's summer playground program, you had to be able to write your name. I could not. So I taught myself cursive so I could play with Ronald. I used my left hand because he was left-handed. So many wonderful memories!

Dear Angie, my condolences to you and your family. I am a friend of (the late Sandra Shifrin), not sure if you remember me. I remember having dinner at your home with Sandra and other visits we shared. Sorry for your loss. Be well. Dean Kaufer

May he rest in peace. By Gregg L. Friedman MD