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for James Haddon
Cynthia L. Dorsey
January 18, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Steve Kaplan
January 10, 2024
Miss playing softball with Jimmy.....Steve
Sandra C Seaton
October 31, 2023
To the family of Jimmy Haddon and his beloved wife Carol, I send my deepest sympathy. I was sitting here the other day, thinking back about dear friends from Illinois. I started remembering classes and fellow Illini I had met there. One came to mind: Jimmy Haddon. Jimmy and I had a number of history classes together and would chat on occasion after our classes. Then I remembered another friend, the beautiful, radiant Carol Stern, who lived in my dorm, Lincoln Avenue Residence. I don't ever remember seeing Carol without that radiant smile. When I realized that Jimmy and Carol were starting to date, I was overjoyed. A match made in heaven! I want to let Carol know how wonderful it was to have a friendship to remember, that of two fine people, you and your Jimmy. I am delighted to see that this great couple was blessed not only with children but with grandchildren too. It seems just like yesterday at Champaign Urbana in the sixties--Green Street. the Union, the Quad. I send my peace and everlasting love to Carol Haddon and the Haddon family. With love and thanks for being there for me, Sandra
Violeta Vergil Flemenbaum
May 4, 2021
I just saw that Mr. Haddon passed away. He and Mrs. Haddon were wonderful friends to my parents and family. The funniest memory I have of Mr. Haddon is of him and my dad laughing and making faces during my son's bar mitzvah service. I kept shushing them but I couldn't help to laugh as well. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him. May his neshama have an aliyah.
Alan Yurman
March 4, 2021
Jimmy was a fine person and a man of integrity.
I knew Jimmy and Harvey many years ago at the U of il , both good men.
My condolences to the Haddon family.
Janice Toran and Bob Bogomolny
February 7, 2021
We first met Jimmy as our lawyer but he quickly became our friend. He was an extraordinary person with more heart than anyone we´ve ever met. We will miss him very much.
Jorie M Peirce
February 1, 2021
My heart goes out to Jimmy's loving family. He was my dear friend for 40+ years . I write this with a heavy heart & many tears falling, I am so very sad to lose such a wonderful friend. He was kind, giving , always positive & up lifting & loved his soft ball . I know how he loved his children and grand children as he spoke so very loving of them always.. He loved how Julie took such good care of him & Carol during the past year. I have wonderful memories as from being my attorney turned into one of my best friends. Please god bless his passage and keep his family safe. Good bye my friend, I will see you again..
Kimberley Peirce
February 1, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. My deepest condolences. He was an amazing man. I´m truly blessed to have known him. He will be missed greatly by many. RIP Jimmy.
Karen bruno
February 1, 2021
My dear friend you will be missed greatly.
Jackie Burnstein
January 31, 2021
My deepest sympathy to you and your beautiful family. I´m sure Phil has found Jimmy a position on the softball team in heaven..
Lee Forman
January 30, 2021
My deepest sympathies with fond and cherished memories
Nancy C. Murphy
January 24, 2021
I met Jimmy in the 1990's when we both officed on Wacker. He helped me with a case and from then on we were great friends. He always had a kind word. Both being Cubs season ticket holders, we had a lot in common. When I moved to Wicker Park he told me to look up the street named after him - Haddon. He was one in a million. I will miss seeing his happy and smiling face. Condolences to you Mrs. H and your children. He was well loved by all of us in the family law division. He will be missed. May your memories be a blessing to you all. Warmly, Nancy Murphy
Patty Solar
January 21, 2021
I'm very sorry for the loss of Jimmy, (shotty) he was my fathers best friend. I have some memories of Jimmy. One that stands out is more of story I was told. He was the attorney for my adoption. I'm so glad he was able to help my parents become my parents. He helped me to get a better life. My prayers are for Carol and his children and grandchildren much love , Patty Solar
Jose Egurbide
January 20, 2021
My deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences for your loss Carol, Julie and Todd. Jimmy was a maverick and his sharp wit, contagious spirit and ever-present good humor will be missed by us all!
Craig Novak
January 19, 2021
My condolences and prayers go out to (Jimmy's) Family. I will miss the conversations we enjoyed together as friends as well as my attorney over the past 35 years. He was always there for me and my family. It is a great loss to us and he will be deeply missed. Craig Novak and Family.
Julie Aponte
January 19, 2021
My deepest condolences to Jimmy's family. He always spoke so highly of you! While I was his office neighbor, his smile and true kindness to me will be held forever in my heart. It is with great pleasure that I have gotten to know Jimmy a over the last few years; and he will remain an inspiration to me as a "people person," a dedicated attorney, and an honorable gentleman. He will be forever missed.
With deepest sympathies,
Trish Schuler
January 19, 2021
Saying prayers for sparkling Jimmy and all the victims that lost their fight against Covid 19 as we remember them tonight. Too many, too soon. Jimmy, one of the best ones. Working with him, for him, just stopping in for a visit when I came in to work for Sam, Jimmy always had that great smile, was gracious, was present and was always bragging about his kids, Julie and Todd. It was wonderful to hear a husband/father/grandfather so proud. RIP sweet man.
Loren Piretra
January 19, 2021
Sending all my love to Julie and the sweet Haddon family, I know your dad/ grandpa will be sorely missed by so many
Chris Faggi
January 19, 2021
So sorry for your loss. He was a fabulous petson
Erica Morgan
January 19, 2021
Sending My Deepest Condolences to the entire Haddon family. Jimmy was one the kindest men I have ever met here at AMATA. It was my pleasure to have been in his presence for the last 2 years as the Receptionist I got to see him every morning and that's what I will miss the most . REST IN HEAVEN JIMMY.
ERICA- AMATA OFFICES
Danny Coval
January 18, 2021
Great guy. Will be missed by many. I will always remember my pledge father.
Lorin & Susan Spak
January 18, 2021
So sad to learn my pledge brother has passed. Susan and I have fond memories of Jim and Carol (the Cubbie expert).
Paul & Marilyn Kayman
January 18, 2021
We send our deepest sympathy to the Haddon Family. May you find comfort in wonderful memories and in each other.
Jennifer Holt
January 18, 2021
Carol, Julie, and Todd - my sister and I send our deepest sympathies to you all. We have the fondest memories of Jimmy back to the days when he shared an office with my dad. He came to our dad's memorial last January and it was so amazing to see him. We remember him as full of life, endlessly fun and energetic, and someone you always wanted to be around. We will never forget him. Love to you all, Jennifer Holt
Ann (Davis) Goodman and Jimmy
January 18, 2021
Carol, We are thinking of you. We are so sorry for your loss.
I hope that we can reconnect after the Covid is over........Ann and Jinny
Meredith Holt Caldwell
January 18, 2021
I´m so sorry to hear this news. I had the pleasure of talking to and seeing Jimmy last year when my father, Barry Holt passed away.
I have vivid memories of spinning in Jimmy Haddon´s fancy office chair as a child. My father and Jimmy shared a law office for several years in Chicago. Jimmy was such a lovely person. He made a huge impression on me. My deepest sympathies to Carole and the immediate family. May his memory be eternal.
Christina Papavasiliou
January 18, 2021
Jimmy was loved by everyone at the office. He was cheerful and kind. He will be missed.
Pinky Fox
January 17, 2021
So sad.
He always had a twinkle in his eyes.
Judy Rabin-Pinsky
January 17, 2021
I am so sorry to hear about Jimmy passing away.I was friends with him at Senn high school and cherished his friendship.
Steve and Kit Loudin
January 17, 2021
So very, very sorry.
Barbara Anderson
January 17, 2021
Dear Carol,
I´m so sorry for your loss. Jimmy
was always a great pleasure to work with. I hope you will find some measure of peace in happy memories of your life together.
Barbara Anderson
JERRY KAPLAN, STEVE KAPLAN
January 17, 2021
Our condolences to the family. Jerry knew Jimmy from his law practice, being a matrimonial lawyer himself in Chicago for over 60 years. Steve played 16" with him in Morton Grove.....I have great memories of him pitching and at 3rd base.....Peace
Marvin Brooks
January 17, 2021
Carol, my deepest sympathy to you on the passing of Jimmy, along with my condolences to you and your beautiful family. I will miss his friendship, and our mutual love of sixteen inch softball for over 60 years.
Martin Deubler
January 17, 2021
Jimmy was the consummate softball player and a true father figure. He knew his environment, did his homework and aced it. His kindness and tenacity will always be something I strive for every day! Until we meet again, Godspeed!
Sandy Brogmus (Fellow Cubs fan)
January 16, 2021
My condolences to you, Carol, and your family.
Jessica Stern
January 16, 2021
Jimmy's memory will always live in my heart. He was an incredibly loving and generous man and I'm so thankful for the 40+years he was a part of my life.
Leo Bleiman
January 16, 2021
Carol, I'm sure I join a chorus of people who knew Jimmy, respected him and found him to be a true friend and colleague. I met him thirty years ago, and we became friends through the practice of law. He was a mentor and encouraged me through out my career. He and I handled many cases over the years, and his knowledge was impressive, even in areas of law he did not often engage in. The shock of his passing still has not escaped me, and will remain lasting impression in my life. I will miss him dearly. Stay safe. My condolences to the entire family. Leo
George. Cradick from bernies
January 16, 2021
Carol. My condolences
Lorenz
January 16, 2021
Our condolences to you and you Our condolences to you and your family on the passing of your husband and dad. May our friendship and prayers ease you through this difficult time. r family on the passing of your husband and dad. May friendship and prayers ease you through this difficult time.
Burton Batchko
January 16, 2021
Carol, and family, am sorry to hear of Jimmy´s passing.
I hope you are all left with thoughts of his goodness and a life well lived.
Burt
Helen Sigman
January 16, 2021
Condolences to Jimmy's family. He was a much beloved colleague and will be greatly missed in the legal community
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