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ALAN J. DWORKIN

FUNERAL HOME

Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home

111 Skokie Blvd

Wilmette, Illinois

ALAN DWORKIN Obituary

Alan J. Dworkin, age 74, devoted son of Mildred, nee Bailen, and the late Jacob; beloved husband of Annette, nee Katz; loving father of Reid (Lima), Debra (Andrew) Platt, Bradley (Judith), and Michele Rosenberg; cherished grandfather of Kirby, Casey, David, Dana, Hannah, and Lyndsy. Service Sunday 1 p.m. at The Weinstein Funeral Home, 111 Skokie Blvd. Wilmette Interment private In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Dr., Northbrook, IL 60062 For info (847) 256-5700

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 15, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for ALAN DWORKIN

Sponsored by a friend, Yehuda Oren.

23 Entries

Hanna Cohen

January 12, 2011

I met Alan and Reid in Santa Fe New Mexico in 1991. I recall how Alan was very generous to those in Need. He made a point of visiting various people he knew there and made sure he purchased art work or products from those in need of financial support.
I do hope that he did not suffer too much during his illness. I have very fond memories of Alan and may god bless him. My condolences to Alan's family

Bill DeWoskin

October 18, 2010

To Alan's family I extend my condolences.
Alan was my older brother's best friend. It was he who found my brother's car the night of his fatal accident in 1963.
Although it has been many years since I last saw Alan, my memories of him are all good. He was a kind and gentle man. To his survivors I can only wish that their memories of him always be with them as mine are with me.

don/elaine long

April 14, 2010

its a great loss to lose alan he meant so much to many,when he came to oklahoma I was alan's driver we went many place's I seen the many gift's he give I'll miss alan. deepest sympathies to the family.

January 21, 2010

The American Friends of Bar-Ilan University is deeply saddened at the passing of our dear friend, Alan Dworkin. His generosity enables us to support cutting-edge scientific research, fund state-of-the-art facilities, strengthen Jewish studies programs, and provide scholarships to students in need. May his dear ones be comforted among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Matthew Maryles, Acting Executive Vice President and CEO
Les Goldstein, Midwest Regional Director
Gilbert Jacobson, National Director of Planned Giving

James Landauer

January 19, 2010

Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Gary Schneider

January 18, 2010

Alan was a most precious friend. He had a compassion to help people who had few options left to have a better quality of life. I had the privilege to travel with Alan and his wonderful grandson, David, on an impressive trip to Israel in the summer of 2009. I admired how Alan would meticulously plan and visit directly with those in need to evaluate how best to help them. He had a great sense of prioritizing what needed to be done, and how to do it efficiently. His many dedicated friends would assist us along the way, providing Alan with helpful information. He left the world a better place to live in because of what he did. I respect him greatly for that. God bless Alan and his loving family. He is truly loved and missed.

Jerry Robinson

January 17, 2010

Alan, our fine neighbor of last 9 years. Alan was a joy and found good spirit, had a twist of good humor and had a secret and honorable attention to needs of humanity. We will miss you ole' pal!

Our hearts and prayers to Annette, Mildred, Mischelle and the family.

Jerry & Bob

Anita Shkedi

January 17, 2010

Giora, Anita and the Family of INTRA,
are deeply sorry to learn that Alan has passed away, our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this time.
Over the past ten years Alan generously donated several magnificent therapy horses to the Israel National Therapeutic Riding Association, INTRA. These most thoughtful acts of kindness have made it possible for many challenged and disabled children and adults receive significant benefits from our program while having a fun safe ride. In his memory and as a tribute to Alan's life, INTRA will continue providing and facilitating a therapeutic riding program with the wonderful horses, which he considerately bestowed upon us.
Anita Shkedi, Founding Director, Israel National Therapeutic Riding Association, INTRA.

January 17, 2010

Dear Mildred, Annette, children and grandchildren. It was with great sorrow I heard of the death of this gallant, funny man. He had a luminous smile and a wonderful sense of humor and of just being. I know he will be missed, not only by you, but by all of us who knew him and enjoyed being in his company. My heart goes out to you all.
Phyllis Levin, Skokie,Il

Yaffa Rifkin

January 17, 2010

To Annette, Michele and the Dworkin family, please accept our sincerest condolences on your great loss.
As you know, we met up with Alan during his frequent visits to Israel – we always enjoyed his company and always looked forward to seeing him again.
He had a wonderful personality; we will all miss him very much, and we are thinking of you all during this sad time.
Our very best wishes and wishing you all a long life,
Yaffa Lorens Assaf and Yonat Rifkin

Judith Berger

January 17, 2010

Dear Dworkin family,
We share in your great loss. Though we have known Alan for just a few years he has made a tremendous impact on the lives of all of us at Ginat Eden Rehabilitation Farm for teenage girls-at-risk. His generousity and real concern for the welfare of the teens was heartwarming.
The entire Ginat Eden family sends its condolences to you. We will remember Alan forever.
May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Judith Berger, Executive Director.

KEN BLAESE

January 17, 2010

WORDS ALONE CANNOT BRING MEANING TO THE SORROW WE FEEL AT THE LOSS OF THE DEAREST, MOST LOVING FRIEND WE’VE BEEN PRIVILEGED TO HAVE IN OUR LIVES. OUR CONSOLATION IS THE MEMORIES OF THE YEARS WE HAD TOGETHER. OUR HEARTS, PRAYERS AND LOVE GO OUT TO HIS MOTHER MILDRED, ANNETTE, HIS CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN.
KEN BLAESE FAMILY

Jan & Les Mehlman

January 16, 2010

We are sorry we are not with family and friends at this time of bitter grief, but cherished memories. Dear Mildred, no mother had a more loving son, and no children and grandchildren, a more devoted father. Alan's acts of generosity, kindness and tzedakah will remain as a memorial tribute to his life.
Jan and Les Mehlman, Palm Desert, CA

Addie's daughter Marilyn Jenkins

January 16, 2010

My condolences go out to the entire Dworkin family. I had the pleasure of meeting Alan, his Mother and Michelle at a scholarship program we had at my church and they attended. I was delighted to meet them all and ALan will truly be missed by all of you as well as my Mother. I pray that God will give all of you the strength to get through his loss. God Bless!!!

Addie Jenkins

January 16, 2010

My sincere and deepest condolences go out to the entire Dworkin Family for the loss of Alan. I have worked for Alan and Annette for years and I will truly miss Alan. I say to the family, hold on to God's unchanging hand and he will give you strength to get through the loss. I care for all of you and if you ever are in need of a shoulder to cry on or some ears to hear I'm here for all of you. Annette you know that I'm just a phone call away. God Bless all of you during and after this time of bereavement.

January 16, 2010

I want to extend my deepest sympathies to Annette and the Dworkin family.

Stuart K. Taussig

Dan Shaffer

January 15, 2010

I have truly fond memories of Alan Dworkin as he was a family friend. He was generous,kind,good natured and encouraging of me. My hearfelt condolences to his family.

Susan Blaese-Gavert

January 15, 2010

I have known Alan for a majority of my life. He was a long time family friend and we shared many special times together. My heart is heavy on this day. I have wonderful memories that I will hold dear for the rest of my life. He a very generous man to many people and organizations. My heart and prayers are with his family during this time and especially his wonderful mother, Mildred. Please know that our family is feeling this loss with you. He will be missed. Our love to all of you.

January 15, 2010

On behalf of the Israel National Therapeutic Riding Association (INTRA) we extend our heartfelt condolences to Alan's family. Alan was a devoted and generous supporter of INTRA. He will be missed. His legacy lives on through his family and in the efforts of all of the tzedakah organizations that he helped support.
Minna Heilpern, Teaneck, NJ

Neal Myerberg

January 15, 2010

Alan was a very generous and kind man with whom I worked over the years to establish charitable gifts for a number of organizations he loved. His support and concern for their work was cherished by them. I am grateful to have known him.

Avshalom Beni

January 15, 2010

Alan was and will always remain one of the most gracious and generous people I have ever known. He gave life to our organization throughout the years, because he truly loved people and animals and he felt the vital link between human and animal welfare. His incredible generosity and faith in us preserved our mission and our hope and dedication to human and animal welfare. I had the pleasure and privilege to meet Annette, Debra and David. My wife, Pam, and I and our children, Adam and Alyssa want all of you in Alan's family to know that you will always be welcome and cherished in our home and in our world. Alan's last contribution to us was a wonderful little Boston Terrier by the name of Elsa. She came to us as a puppy in 2008 and today is a wonderful and leading animal companion and assistant in all of our Animal Assisted Therapy programs. Alan was a great and true friend and supporter of HAMA. He will always be a part of our lives.
Avshalom and Pam, Adam and Alyssa Beni

PETER FREIMARK

January 15, 2010

I HAD THE HONOR OF TRAVELING IN ISRAEL WITH ALAN IN 2009. HIS GENEROSITY HELPED PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS TO SUFFER LESS. THIS UNIQUE MAN WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY RECIPIENTS OF HIS KIND DEEDS.

Lynda Robbins

January 15, 2010

On behalf of the Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, please accept our very deepest sympathies on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

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