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Samuel Benveniste Obituary

Samuel Jose Benveniste, 77, beloved husband of Deanna, nee Schwarz and the late Marsha; cherished and loving father of Joel (Karen), Michael (Deb Geisler), Terri and Brian (Rommel Billman); fond stepfather of Joel (Debi) Schwarz, Steve (Lisa) Schwarz, Bette (Bill) Walker and Leslie (Matt) Smith; adored grandfather of Joel, Jay, Grace, Ben, Isaac, Joshua, Patrick, Collin and Gabrielle; loving brother of Colette (Les) Stermer; devoted caregiver Francis Nyarko and Hospice Partners. Graveside Service 11 a.m. Monday at Shalom Memorial Park, 1700 W. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Cancer Society, NS Chapter, 820 Davis St., Suite 340, Evanston, IL 60201. For info, Shalom Memorial Funerals, 847-255-3520 or shalommemorialpark-funerals.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 10, 2005.

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Todd Stermer

April 17, 2005

Dear Deanna, Joel, Michael, Terry, Brian, et al,



Our deepest sympathies go out to you for Uncle Sam's passing. He was a wonderful, kind man and we'll miss him very much. We regret that we could not come to the memorial service to be with you, due to our location.



With Sympathy, Todd, Lisa, Cooper & Griffin

ruth kaplan

April 12, 2005

to Sam's family, each one of you, i send my condolences. i worked with Sam for over 30 years at the Developmental Institute at Michael Reese Hospital and the Family Insitute at the University of Illinois at Chicago. it was a treat working with Sam. he added a great deal to my knowledge about the familyies and the children we worked with. i experienced his intelligence and his caring. he was in touch with the pain of others. i regret not being there for him during his last year. i do send my love to all of you and i do appreciate how important you have all been to Sam.
with synpathy,
Ruth Kaplan

shirlee dwyer

April 10, 2005

my heartfelt sympathy to sam's entire family: wife, children, grandchildren, step-children. i had the privilege of working with sam for a number of years, at michael reese hospital & med. ctr. sam was

a very humble, caring, bright psychologist, always supportive of

patients, their families, his co-

workers; always a wonderful supervisor and teacher - very approachable, warm, kind. and he was a wonderful son, always seeing to his mother's needs. i reget not being aware of his illness. my

condolences to his entire family.

Marilyn Kersch

April 10, 2005

On behalf of my husband, Bob, and myself, please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband. We are so sorry we were unable to meet prior to his illness and will join you soon to express our regrets in person. Marilyn

Helaine Savitsky

April 10, 2005

Dear Deanna,

My heart is with you on the loss of your beloved, Sam. May he now rest in peace with no more pain and suffering.

Fondly, Helaine Savitsky

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