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for EDWARD CHUMAN
February 5, 2010
I remember you so clearly, Eddie. You were a gruff gentleman. Very cool.
All love,
Victoria Zielinski
Stan Skora
January 24, 2010
I met Ed a long long time ago when I was a sound man for a band called "School Boys". Ed was the lighting man. We worked many shows around northeast IL. Eventually I was asked to play guitar in the band and we changed our name to "The Kind".
Ed didn't stay around. He went to The Vic/Clubland where I bumped into him again.
I know that he was Gorgeous George's sparring partner when he was younger. I saw his glossy wearing a cape.
So sad that we didn't hook up again.
One last thing, I never knew him as gruff or rude, he was just "cool" and real!
Ed was a cool dude...
Condolences to his family,
Stan Skora on behalf of The Kind
Carmine DeSpirito
January 22, 2010
From promoters to wrestlers, Ed helped those who were overlooked or just needed a "break". He would always put his reputation on the line, if he thought it would help someone. He gave me advice all the time, both personally and professionally, in and out of the wrestling world.
He was a very entertaining character, putting smiles on everyone he came in contact with. (He will be "quoted" for years to come!) That was a great gift he gave us all.
He had a gruff exterior, but those who knew him well, knew a very caring and free spirited person. He definitely knew how to make me laugh, and remembering him brings a smile to my face.
He was a friend, a confidant, and business associate. I will cherish his memory forever.
Ryan O'Reilly
January 22, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Chuman family. I just started to get to know Ed and what a gentleman and a great guy. I know hes in a much better place right now. God Bless!!
Howard Klueter
January 21, 2010
Ed always made me feel appreciated at every wrestling show I attended with which he was involved and worked hard to make those shows enjoyable. I will always remember him fondly.
benton mcKinney
January 20, 2010
My sympathies to the family. Mr. Chuman helped my find some nwa logo merchandise He also didn't mind talking "shop" with fan. I appreciated his assistance and kindness to me. God Bless - you have my deepest sympathy
Melanie Fugate
January 20, 2010
Pam and Jenny, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our deepest sympathy to you both and your entire family. Please call us if you need anything. Much love, Steve and Melanie Fugate and Family
Wolf Larson
January 20, 2010
The world is left a smaller place with Ed's passing. My time working with Ed at the Vic and around Chicago was energizing, funny and warm. Pam, you have my deepest sympathy.
Jeanne Sanek-McLain
January 19, 2010
Pam and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you - my deepest sympathy.
Jeanne Sanek McLain
Danny McLain
January 19, 2010
My sympathies go out to your entire family. Ed was a good man, full of humor and wit. He helped me many times when I was confronted with the difficult decisions of an NWA Director. He was always the person I turned to for advice. I will miss him greatly.
January 18, 2010
Four years ago, I had the privilege of meeting Ed at an NWA Midwest TV taping. At our first meeting, I was somewhat taken aback by this surly, gruff,intimidating character. At first glance, Ed could seem a little rough around the edges.
When one gets past the exterior, one sees a warm, caring, loving soul. Ed was one of the most generous people I've ever known. He gave young hungry wrestlers opportunity. Awesome Kong is the foundation of the TNA Knockouts because of Ed.
His life was dedicated to serving his fellow man.
He loved the NWA, his friends, his Lord, and his family. I'm grateful to have known Ed and my life is better for him being in it.
Ed will be missed. Rest in Peace, friend.
Terry Taylor
Tina Lyons(aka Bahnick)
January 18, 2010
Pam
Words cannot express the sorrow i feel for you and Jennifer now. Thoughts go through my head of memories & laughter shared with you and eddie that were priceless.Hard to believe going all the way back to 1979 seems like yesterday. I still remember when we were young pulling pranks and having fun. The Rock and Roll years were such a blast the kind of memeories that will always last. Thank you Eddie for being a part of my life and all the laughter and fun times. Rock on till i meet you on the other side. Peace out Brother!
Annette Hockstein
January 18, 2010
My Dearest friend Ed,
I can not believe that you are gone from our sight. I have been thinking back at the years when Jen and Gianna were at winnebago school and the vision that will always stay in my mind is you driving Jen around town as she sat in the back seat with her head bobbing around. The pool party's at my Mom's... and when I finally got you to go swimming after a few Margarita's. Or the Hawiian Party at my house, and you standing at the gate giving everyone that entered a "Lei" as we drank Pina coladas. I actually can't remember which was more fun, the pre party, the party, or the after party, what a weekend we had. You would make me laugh every time I cut Pam's hair you would call her "Annette". Years later, when we all moved to get into the other school district, and how you and Gregg protested all the way. Later sharing stories about one broken appliance after another while we joked about the "Money Pits". After we were all settled you and Pam coming over with my favorite Salsa and chips and all the Margaritas we drank while talking and laughing till wee hours of the morning. The years that I cut your hair were the best. We laughed, we joked, we gossiped, and we smoked. I will miss those sponteneous cravings for La Hacienda with you. I could go on and on with our friendship through the years. My Dear Friend, I will cheerish those memories forever. We are forever blessed having known you. Until we meet again.
Love,
Gregg, Annette, Gianna, Jordan, Joseph, and Maggie Hockstein
Pam and Jen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always
John Plagakis
January 18, 2010
"My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Chuman Family. I was a fan who enjoyed attending his NWA Midwest shows. Ed was always joking with me and made me and my friends felt welcomed at his shows. He was a great guy and he will be missed by many."
Richard (aka: "Roadie Ric") Curran
January 18, 2010
Ed Chuman was widely recognized, and rightly so, in the world of exhibition wrestling.
However, there was another Ed Chuman, president of "Ultimate Stage" lighting and effects company, that some of us knew from a different sector of that amazing business we call "show", the always delightful world of music.
There were several local bands that Eddie (along with myself and a few other folks) made to appear as the world-class stars that they all aspired to be, despite low budgets and often extremely challenging technical circumstances. As long as I knew him, Eddie Chuman lived by the motto that "the show MUST go on".
Rick "Elvis" Saucedo and the "Boyzz from Illinois" were just two of the local "legends" that owed much of their relative success in the late 70's to the level of visual showmanship that Ed Chuman originally developed during his own tenure as an early wrestling icon of the type portrayed by Mickey Rourke in the recent film titled "The Wrestler".
Ed's huge interest in the music biz was obviously book-ended by wrestling, which of course naturally led to Ed's involvement with Reggie Parks Belts and NWA, as mentioned above, .
Not to be forgotten were all those CRAZY years when we worked together at the Vic Theater (aka: "Clubland"). Ed's skills touched many lives there.
And then there were those two years of our lives that we dedicated to the incredible revival production of the musical "Hair", which Ed always referred to as a profound milestone in his long and diverse career of keeping people entertained.
Keep an eye on the sunset, because "Rock and Roll Heaven" just got a new lighting director.
Joe Mauriello
January 18, 2010
My sympathies and heartfelt respect for you at this difficult time. Ed meant alot to me and others in the unreal world of pro wrestling. He will be missed and remembered forever!
Christopher Fox
January 18, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to Ed's family. Ed was one of the first and most helpful people I met coming into the NWA promoting family. I enjoyed our long phone and internet chats. You will be missed my friend.
Chris Fox/SlyFox Entertainment
Jerry Jarrett
January 18, 2010
Ed will be remembered for many things. On a business level he will be remembered for his humor. He will be remembered for his character. And I never met a man I respected more for his honor.
Sheila Van Wyk
January 18, 2010
Pam & Jennifer - I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry I cannot be there to relay my sympathies in person but know that we are thinking of you. I always enjoyed working the scorer table any time Ed would work because he would keep us laughing the entire time. He will truly be missed.
Sheila Van Wyk and family
Mark Morel
January 18, 2010
Mr Chuman is a soul that will be rememebered. A real nice man and a true champion. he will be missed. Mark Morel
January 18, 2010
Thank you for all that you did for us and for wrestling. You will be missed and our heartfelt condolences go out to all family and friends. You made such an impression on those he met and that will last eternally.
NWA Optimum
Jon Kmetz, Chad Eilander, Jeff & Michelle Hanula
January 18, 2010
My Deepest Sympathies go out to the CHUMAN FAMILY. I never had the
pleasure to meet MR. CHUMAN, but have heard many great things about
him. WE, AT NWA MOUNTAIN STATE WRESTLING, share your loss and will be praying for the CHUMAN FAMILY. THE ENTIRE NWA FAMILY SHARES IN YOUR LOSS. Leonard G. Sims II, Beckley, WV
January 17, 2010
Here is to you Ed; making matches in that great arena in the sky; God could not have gotten a better promoter.
Your Friend
"ICEMAN"
jim kassulke
January 17, 2010
Thank You Ed for all the advise & help you gave all of us young and up-and-comers in wrestling. You will be missed very much. My deepest sympathies to all the family and friends.
Mary Bolsinger
January 17, 2010
To my little cousin Ronnie and his family....I am very sorry to hear of your lost...Ronnie so much to happen to you in your life at this time....I did get to meet Ed and his wife, Pam in December at an unfortunate time in "our" family...God speed...my prayers are with you all....
Mary Agnes and family (Josephine's cousin)
Mike Porter
January 17, 2010
Thank you Ed for the years of friendship. Godspeed.
Mike Porter
NWA Main Event
Nashvillle, Tenn.
January 17, 2010
Thank you Ed for the years of friendship. Godspeed.
Mike Porter
NWA Main Event
Nashvillle, Tenn.
January 17, 2010
My condolences to the Chuman family. Was not priviledged to meet Ed, but knew his parents, Elmer and Vivian. Interesting to read that he was a wrestling advocate, we learn too much about family when it is too late. My Dad was the son of Charles Chuman, also Charles Chuman and I am Charlene Chuman Ryan. Does any family member know about Georgianna's family? I remember her as such a beautiful woman. Again thoughts and prayers to the family.
[email protected]
Mike Sircy
January 17, 2010
Thanks for all the memories and the love and devotion you gave to professional wrestling. I will always cherish your friendship and everything you did for the NWA. Mike Sircy
Russell Jaffe
January 17, 2010
Thanks for the great shows and memories, Ed. You may never know many of your fans, but we'll never forget your warm disposition and your kind consideration in the oft baron, desolate emotional drudges of pro wrestling. You loved and you believed it in, and we in you. Thanks for all you did for pro wrestling.
Carlos Suarez
January 17, 2010
God bless you Ed, you were a joy to talk to. Godspeed.
jeff fender
January 17, 2010
pam & jennifer. my deepest sympathies at this trying time. ed was the best-a true friend. I am so glad we had our visit 2 weeks ago. It was great to hear ed say "little jeffie fender" one more time.
Howard Brody
January 17, 2010
For those who didn't know him, Ed could come off as being gruff and rude; a real old codger. But for those who really knew the guy, they knew that beneath his eccentricity and tough exterior was a person who not only told it like it was, but really who had a good heart. Ed was genuine in every sence of the word and not afraid to tell you what was on his mind and if he disagreed with you, he'd tell you -- in spades! Ed, your humor was wonderful and your tongue was sharp; you were truly one of a kind. I will always remember you as you frequently described yourself when someone would ask how you are: "Fat and Sassy!" Let the eternal light guide you forward. Rest in peace my friend.
Steve Cain
January 17, 2010
Ed & I have been friends for all of the 20+ years I have been in the wrestling business in the Chicago area. We had a lot of fun together and I learned a lot from him. I will miss him deeply.
David Marquez
January 17, 2010
Folks like Eddie are few and far between. His love for others, unselfishness and passion for the pro wrestling industry will be deeply missed. "So long babe".
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