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for Michael Chazin
Greg Richards
March 5, 2024
I am very late in learning of Michael's passing but am passing along my very sincere condolences to Helene and the boys. I worked for Michael at the old Hitchcock Publishing Co. in Wheaton when he was in his early 30s, and I was just out of J-school. He was a great boss--skillful, knowledgeable and detail oriented, but also kind and patient in helping me learn the ropes. We kept in touch after I went to Cahners and I followed his career with interest, helping with a bit of networking here and there, but I lost track of him in recent years. Nonetheless I always remembered his professionalism, his quick wit, his love of his family, and his genuine friendship. I know how sorely he is missed.
Jay Rosen
June 29, 2021
Spending so much time in high school together-good friends and good times will always be remembered fo fondly and missed. Rest In Peace!
Kevin Hayes
December 14, 2020
To Michael's Family,
Michael and I kept in touch long after my stint with APA and his with UDM Magazine. We produced the Furniture Design Contest together for several years. He was a fabulous writer, editor and judge of impeccable taste. We both made late-in-life career moves after the Great Recession and kept up periodic check-ins. Our last check-in was about a year ago when he informed me about his health. That final call meant a lot to both of us. Rest in peace my brother.
Kevin Hayes
Friend and Colleague
Jay Rosen
July 30, 2020
Helene-
Eileen and I and you and Michael were great friends in High school. I remember so many wonderful and memorable times shared with Michael. It was great to see and be together at the reunion! We just hope he rests in piece and that you enjoy your family and cherish your memories. All the best!
Eileen and Jay Rosen
Jay Rosen
July 30, 2020
Helene-
Eileen and I and you and Michael were great friends in High school. I remember so many wonderful and memorable times shared with Michael. It was great to see and be together at the reunion! We just hope he rests in piece and that you enjoy your family and cherish your memories. All the best!
Eileen and Jay Rosen
Lynne Goldberg
July 5, 2020
Cookie you know how fond of Michael I was. He has been a friend since Kindergarten. He was one of the sweetest guys I knew. We worked together on many of our reunions
and always enjoyed reconnecting.
I am happy for you both that his
suffering has ended. The virus
kept us all away and you alone
with ALS. Now he is resting in
peace. My condolences go out
to you and your boys.Stay safe
and stay well!
Alvin Barshefsky
July 5, 2020
Michael and I were classmates at Von Steuben High School and freshman year roommates at Illinois, 1966-67. He was one of the most kind and thoughtful people I knew. I last spoke to him at our 50th High School reunion in 2016. May Michael's memory be for a blessing.
Norwin Merens
July 5, 2020
May Michael's good name be for a blessing. I had the opportunity to work with MIchael on numerous editorial case studies and public relations assignments during his respected business tenure at United Stationers/Essendant. He was extremely kind and fair minded. We had many fine meetings and talks
in the garden-like setting where USSCO employees gathered for lunch and other company events.
He spoke often of his great family and what they meant to him. When USSCO downsized its staff, Michael moved on and found fulfillment serving the office products and dealer segment as an outstanding freelance writer and editor. The industry has lost a wonderful, highly-skilled spokesman. Those who knew and collaborated with Michael over the years have lost a true friend. He was a mensch!
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