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Kenneth Goldberg
September 30, 2024
Very nice man. I knew Michael Shallow his last years in our building at 405 N Wabash. I recall his excitement in 2006 he was to take an ocean liner to Europe to visit the Germans who as kids he gave his k-rations & chocolate to in 1945 after Germany surrendered (Michael was an army medic). Those ex-kids, retirees by 2006, paid his fare. Michael was also a nice, supportive voice during our 2012 teacher strike - he taught a year at Fenger HS before the war. Sorry this message is 11 years late.
Martin
May 20, 2024
What a great friend who loved the Opera.
June 11, 2018
My dearest Unk:
Now just a little more than 5 years since you left us, allow me to rekindle your memory with this message of love for the joy that you gave to the Shallow family. To be never forgotten, your words to me as we would part company after one of our occasional lunches when I worked on the Magnificent Mile; 'Now, Watch Yourself, Watch Yourself'.
I think of you often and miss you more.
Love,
Karen
2009 ... San Francisco
Doug Sharpe
November 10, 2013
At dinner ... downtown ... San Francisco
Doug Sharpe
November 10, 2013
Circa 2009 ... San Francisco
Doug Sharpe
November 10, 2013
Martin
September 11, 2013
I just heard my dear friend Michael Shallow passed away. We met when I was an usher at Holy Name Cathredral and we then would go out to lunch and have the most wonderful conversations. Michael will be missed.
August 4, 2013
I was shocked to learn just now of Mike's death. I was expecting to see him again when I make my annual visit to Chicago. We'd been friends for 50 years. James L. Riedy
Doug Morrison
June 4, 2013
I was so sorry to hear that Michael had died. I have known him for the past decade or so at River Plaza. I liked him so much! He was such a cultured, well-traveled man, but also such a warm, delightful, enthusiastic person. I will miss our conversations enormously. My sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.
LOWELL MILES
May 23, 2013
MICHAEL WAS MORE THAN JUST A FRIEND.
ADVISOR,MENTOR,AND FREE SPIRIT THAT BROUGHT REAL JOY INTO MY LIFE.
NIGHTS AT THE OPERA IN CHICAGO AND SAN FRANCISCO,CAN NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
AND THEN THERE WERE THE PARTIES,MANY IN MY APTARTMENT.AND ALWAYS,THE CENTER OF ATTENTION,BY YOUNG AND OLD ALIKE....MICHAEL SHALLOW.
Ellen Bendry
May 14, 2013
Dear Michael: Thanks hou for so many kindnesses you have shown me over the years. Your Irish wit is the best in the land. I tip my hat and may you rest in peace.
You have always seen the best in everyone and we all thank you for that.
Peace, Ellen
Erik Vagenius
May 14, 2013
Michael was a dear friend since 1957 when we worked together at the US Railroad Retirement Board on Rush Street. He "adopted" this newcomer & became my Big Brother. Mike was a close family friend over the next 56 years, & although we moved away from Chicago, we stayed in contact. His 2012 Christmas card said that it would be his last. I guess he knew that God would be taking him home soon. I remember meeting "herself" at their Beverly home. She was in her 80s & had just returned from an African safari with Mike. What a zest for life. Mike also entertained us with his harp, a secret talent he had hiddent. The last time we saw each other was at my mother's funeral in Sept. 2002. His care for others was ever present. Michael, you're now upstairs with our mutual long-time friends, John & Florence. I know you'll now be seeing the universe like never before. Thank you for being such an important part of my life. When God create Michael, He threw away the pattern. Michael was indeed one in a lifetime. Rest in peace dear friend. Erik & Debbie Vagenius
May 13, 2013
Michael always had a warm smile for everyone he greeted. He was an extremely kind and thoughtful gentleman who had theeee best stories. And -- he remembered almost every detail -- including what he ate on a cruise 30 years ago.
I am fortunate that I had the opportunity to meet such a dear man. Michael will be deeply missed.---Kathy Mitchell
Jerrene Johannesen
May 13, 2013
I've known Michael for close to 50 years and Michael is the most unforgettable of my friends - always in good spirits, his interests were unlimited, astounding memory - a dear, dear man whom I will miss very much.
Bob Sphatt
May 13, 2013
Rest on Peace, Michael.
Michael Shallow, David Valkema, and Paul Mavros
David Valkema
May 13, 2013
Michael Shallow lived a very long 95 1/2 years! No, it wasn't long just because it is a long time on the scale of years. But it was long because Michael lived a wholly full and joyous life filled with the wonder of discovering every aspect and corner of the world.
He travelled more extensively than any one I knew. Whenever I'd say to him that I was going to some exotic place on a trip, he's beam and say something such as, "Oh, how marvelous, Prince Davido! (he loved calling me "Prince Davido") You must go to the little shop off the bazar where you can find the most beautiful little ivory carved animals. And then when you're done there, walk over to the little café on the side street where you will find the most exotic baba ghannouj around!"
When one would ask Michael the last time he was in this port of call, he'd say, "oh, I believe it was in 1984. But the first time was on my 3rd (or 4th or 5th!) trip around the world in 1954!!!"
Michael also knew every single opera star and singer from the 1920s to current times! It doesn't matter which opera diva you named, Michael had heard her in person and could tell you whether she sang her role's famous aria flat or fast!
There was one time about 15 years ago when Michael was in my guest list of people attending the Lyric Opera of Chicago's 50th Anniversary. He wore a lapel pin which identified him as a 50 year subscriber to the Lyric Opera. A young new development girl at the Lyric came up to him and said, "oh Mr. Shallow, I've never met anyone who's been going to opera for 50 years! That's wonderful!" When she turned to walk away, Michael turned to me and said, "Fifty years!!! Is she kidding?!?! I was a supernumerary 75 years ago on the opera stage in 1925!!!"
Michael had an unbelievable talent of being able to remember EVERYONE'S birthday whom he had come to meet and like. If you ever mentioned so-and-so to him, he'd be sure to mention that person's birthday. It was quite a wonderful talent and showed you that Michael valued every single person who he came to know and consider a friend.
Michael shunned gossip, and when anyone would start to talk negatively about someone else to Michael behind that other person's back, he'd always say something positive about that person trying to hush the gossiper up.
He was a man so extraordinary that I am quite sure I will never meet anyone like him again. He lived a very full 95 1/2 years!
Michael's favorite drink - a Manhattan!
David Valkema
May 12, 2013
Rita Thomas
May 12, 2013
I had the pleasure to meet Uncle Mike at a family reunion. Although I am only the sister-in-law of his godson, Mike Shallow, he treated me like a member of his family, always greeting me with a big smile and a hug. He was one special person who made the world a better place. We'll miss you. Rest in peace.
Mark Shallow
May 12, 2013
I had the pleasure of reconnecting with my cousin Michael over the last few years or so. We enjoyed many happy hours over some wonderful meals, and I never ceased to be amazed and delighted by his wealth of family stories. I will miss him.
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