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MORRIS SECEMSKY Obituary
Morris Secemsky, 88, born in Chenstochov, Poland. Holocaust survivor and proud citizen of the U.S.A. Beloved husband for 62 years of Emma Secemsky, nee Kleiman; loving father of Rebecca (Jeffrey) Morris, Dr. Solomon (Virginia) Secemsky, and Rochelle (Bernard) Dyme; adored grandfather of David (Dalete) Morris, Dr. Allison (Joel) Kurzman, Daniel (Kate) Morris, Gina, Dr. Eric, and Brian Secemsky, Jason, Michael, and Steven Dyme; cherished great-grandfather of Jacob, Aidan, Sophia, Gabriel, and Omri; fond brother of Bronka Ben-Gis. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. Member of many organizations dedicated to remembering the Holocaust and preserving the State of Israel. Past chairman of the board of Congregation Anshe Motele. Funeral service Sunday 11 a.m. at the Weinstein Funeral Home, North Shore Chapel, 111 Skokie Blvd., Wilmette. Interment Waldheim Cemetery, Forest Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to Congregation Anshe Motele , 6520 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60645 or to the Jewish United Fund 30 S. Wells, Chicago, IL 60606. Funeral info., 847-256-5700. 
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Sandy Wolgel
October 26, 2009
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Secemesky nearly 50 years ago, and grew up with his children. Many years later, I had the honor of davening at the 8:30 minyan at Anshe Motele, where his "klop" was truly the spiritual gavel that summoned the Gates of Heaven to open. And at his funeral yesterday, I saw, heard and felt all his tangible and intangible accomplishments in those years. It was as if each day, he gave a "klop" and said, "G-d give me the strength to do whatever it takes to build my family and contribute to this world, with a focused, forward determination, the past a memory to learn from, not a burden to carry." It is not often that one sees the true selfless gift a person has impelled onto three generations, but there it was - evident to all by the words of his grandchildren. May his memory only be for a blessing for all who knew him, even if they never heard his famous and holy "klop."
October 26, 2009
On behalf of the Swift family, I send our heartfelt condolences. Jim and I are traveling in Mexico, but our thoughts and prayers are there with you. Some of my best childhood memories were created at the Secemsky house on Rockwell. I know that the joy of your memories will sustain you through this time of sorrow and you will continue to celebrate your Dad's life as a life well lived.
God Bless
Susan Swift
October 25, 2009
On behalf of the Salomon family, we send our condolences. When a Holocaust survivor passes, the whole world is diminished.
Bonnie Salomon (daughter of Helen and Simon Salomon)
Gary Stucka
October 25, 2009
Very sorry to read about Mr. Secemsky's passing. I never met him, but I believe that I knew his son, Solomon, many years ago when I was a cellist in the Civic Orchestra of Chicago where Sol was also a violinist (I now play with the Chicago Symphony.) My sincerest condolences to the entire family.
October 24, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Secemsky, alav ha'shalom. He was a mainstay of the Anshe Motele synagogue who devoted hours to the shul without complaining or asking for help. He was always gracious and friendly and treated women in shul with as much respect as he did men. I will miss him.
May G-d comfort you among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Gitelle Rapoport
October 24, 2009
Very sorry to hear of Morris passing-
I enjoyed his company in shul and at kiddush time
Ira Saltzman
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