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HOWARD A. SIEGALL

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Buffalo Grove, Illinois

HOWARD SIEGALL Obituary

Howard A. Siegall. Beloved son of the late Leo Siegall and the late Beverly Solomon; brother of Sherwin "Jay" (Alyn) Siegall; nephew of Rochelle (the late Fred) Schpak, Estelle Robinson, Charlotte Sherry; uncle of Bari (Eric) Bagby, Chad (Kari) Siegall, Brett (Rachael) Siegall; great-uncle of Kara and Lauren Bagby, Tanner and Braylin Siegall. Howard will be fondly remembered and missed by his work family at the Cook County States attorney's office where he worked loyally for the past 15 years Service Monday 10 a.m. at Chicago Jewish Funerals Chapel, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road (one block north of Lake Cook Road), Buffalo Grove. Interment Rosemont Park. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite charity or Jewish National Fund (Trees for Israel), 60 Revere Drive, Suite 960, Northbrook, IL 60062 Arrangements by: Chicago Jewish Funerals, David Jacobson funeral director 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 28, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for HOWARD SIEGALL

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28 Entries

Jay Siegall

March 23, 2025

15 years and still hurts but am blessed by the friendship that has evolved with all your buddies since you passed. You were so loved by that great group of guys who are still close 66 years after ETHS. Always with tears when I think of you!!

Michael Gold

March 23, 2025

Howard we miss you. Your name always comes up when we talk about the old days and the crazy things we did.

Glenn Gilbert

March 22, 2025

I find that Howard continues to be very much alive in my memory and give thanks for having been fortunate to have enjoyed his presence as a friend and member of the ETHS fraternity clan.

Bob Ricewasser

March 22, 2025

Howard has always been in our memories of days gone by. His name is often brought up in discussions with his peers. We communicate with his brother, often.

Glenn Gilbert

March 27, 2024

I am most thankful for the fond memories of our times together and the sense of community shared by the boys from ETHS.

Jay Siegall

March 22, 2024

Can´t believe 14 years since you left us so early. I´m now 78outlived dad 71, mom 63 and you so young 68. Just visited Aunt Rochelle for her 98 th birthday. Have been seeing her every birthday since har 98th. Saw Estelle also 2 years ago. She´s also 98. Every year I enjoy reading all your great buddies comments here on legacy. You provided such a great memories for so many. Reading legacy is and some photos and my having connections with your high school tribe is the strength of my memory. We miss you. But now you have Brett and Bruce with you!! Love your brother!!

Roy Finkel

March 22, 2023

As the years go by we look back to those we miss today
Howard Siegall " The Boss" was my friend and a fun friend. We spent time together in Illinois, but I have great memories of our drive to LA and the time spent
in California. Remember listening to Elvis at Howard's house on his new Hi Fi Stereo, There are many more memories but what I really want to say is Howard you are missed ! Roy Finkel

Robert Ricewasser

March 22, 2023

Michael Gold and myself along with our wives & Michael's daughter, had dinner with Sherwin (Jay) Howard's brother & his wife and cousin. We raised our glasses in a toast to "The Boss" in memory of Howard.

Peter Weiner

March 22, 2022

I remember Howie very well.

Robert Ricewasser

March 22, 2022

Another year has passed since Howard passed away. Myself and the rest of his high school friends still reminisce about the good times we had together RIP Howard.

Michael Gold

March 23, 2021

Boss man Howard, Think of you often. Big cigars, Cashmere sweaters, First to have a big Phone that must of weighed 10 pounds and every call was over a dollar a minute.Big steaks with potatoes with sour cream. You were a good roommate . Fun times growing up in Skokie and Evanston and then out to L. A. Miss you Boss Michael Gold

Roy Finkel

March 23, 2021

Howard we miss you as we go back a long way. Mulford and Darrow
the half way point between our houses. I will always remember driving
out to LA with you, great times !

Robert Ricewasser

March 22, 2021

It is ashamed that Howard (The Boss) cannot join us on our bi-monthly zoom meetings where his high school friends get together and talk about our past experiences and our families. Howard was always a big part of our group not only from high school but also in Los Angeles and the adventures of the Boss are still a topic. I am in contact with his younger brother, Sherwin (Jay) and thank him for keeping Howard's memory alive.

Jay Siegall

March 22, 2021

Hard to believe you are gone 11 years tomorrow and your nephew Brett and my buddy Bruce are with you... and I am now 75 years old. So wish I could talk to you about our childhood and so much you knew that I still don’t know!!

Bob Ricewasser

March 22, 2020

Time marches on & our memories of Howard aka as "The Boss" live on. Let's keep Howard's memory alive and share a few more stories about our late friend. Back in the day, Howard was the man. I still remember him driving his Mother's Lincoln convertible with a cigar in his mouth. He was always immaculately groomed and well dressed.

Sherwin

December 23, 2011

Howard:
The more I can't talk to you, the more I miss you!
Love Sherwin

Howard's 59-60 ETHS ID/Sherwin's wedding 6-7-69

March 24, 2011

Peter Weiner

March 24, 2011

I lost touch with the Boss after high school, but he was certainly a big part of our gang. I remember one incident that was kind of funny. One summer Howie grew a beard(a very nice beard). When he went back to school they made him shave it off.
Peter Weiner

Glenn Gilbert

March 24, 2011

As the years went on we missed having Howard being an active participant in the society of the Skokie/Evanston ETHS boys and we thank Michael Gold for his many efforts to bring him back into the fold. I believe I speak for all the boys that the bosses presence has and will continue to remain with us. We thank him for his contribution to our sense of fellowship, especially during those most formative years in which we shared so much. I will always remember his unique style, wonderful smile and warm embrace.

March 24, 2011

I miss you. Your friends and co workers sure thought the world of you.Can't believe you are gone much less that a year has now passed. At least you will now be available forever in cyberspace thru legacy.com.

BTW, I spoke with Sheldon Cord. He was blown away at your passing and insists I see him when I am in Chicago. He as all the others thought so much of you. With tears, Sherwin

Howard Forkash

March 23, 2011

Hi Boss:

Time passes too quickly. I have the most pleasant memories of you when we were high school chums and in the early college years. Boss, wherever you are; I wish only the best for you and your family.

"The Fork"

April 1, 2010

I went to Evanston H.S.with Howard, he was truly a Chicago charater. I've not seen Howard for many years,but "the boss" will be missed. Rusty pallas
San Francisco

David Meyerson

March 29, 2010

I got to know Howard in the State's Attorney's Office in the 90s. He was a true gentleman, a salt-of-the-earth kind of guy as I knew him. He always had a kind word and a smile on his face. I would occasionally bump into him at the Daley Center, as you could not miss his head of hair, which was second to none. I am truly sorry about his passing.

Richard Hurwitz

March 28, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Michael Gold

March 28, 2010

Howard, You will be missed. Just a few days before he passed on Bob and myself tried calling him. Howard was very private and all the boys who grew up with him tried to keep intouch with him, but it was hard.We called him the boss because of his cigars and his big smile.Michael---Thoughts to his girlfriend and the rest of the family

Robert Ricewasser

March 28, 2010

I knew Howard in High School and he shared an apartment in Los Angeles along with Michael Gold, Roy Finkel, Rusty Pallas, and Glenn Gilbert. We all went to Evanston Twp. High School and we have many stories to share. We used to call Howard "The Boss", "The Roller", and sometime the "Chairman of the Board". He liked the finer things in life which were unattainable during that period of our lives. He always had a nice haircut, kept his nails immaculate, wore casmere sweaters, and drove a new 61 Oldsmobile. He also liked expensive cigars and Chevas Regal scotch. Howard is the first to pass from our group of High School friends and he will be missed by all. The stories will remain for the rest of us to reminisce.

Michael Geavaras

March 28, 2010

My deepest condolences to Howard's family, he was truly one of a kind and will be missed. I worked directly with Howard in the same department, and I will miss him very much. He always brought a sense of life and fun to our office. Howard was always smiling, and always had a historical trivia question at the ready for us. He had an impressive wealth of knowledge, and by all accounts lead a great life. Although he is in a better place now, he was taken from us way too soon. May his memory be eternal.

Stanley Niziolek

March 28, 2010

May our God comfort your hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will truly miss Howard, especially at the Cook County states attorney office. He always had a smile and words of wisdom.

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