Robert C. Morton

a sorry from old pal dick balaban

I miss you, Grampie.

Dear Rita,
I recently came across Bob's obituary on the Internet. We were saddened by the news and that we couldn't have known about it in time to be with you before he died and after. But we have been heartened by recalling our special times with Bob and you. They are as real now as they were across the twenty years in which they happened. They began when you both came to the Oak Park Library to join our discussion of two Hemingway short stories, including “A Clean Well-Lighted Place,” which Bob went on to produce as a prize-winning film. Our friendship and collaboration grew across the intervening years. Bob's humility, his greatest virtue, generated curiosity, humor, warmth, candor, diplomacy, passion, drive--and the achievements to which these gifts of his character all led. I am grateful for the last time I talked to you both when you were in Evanston. Bob was lucid, energetic and friendly as ever. That will be how I remember him. Beyond the memories he left family and friends are his legacy to all who prize good writing, great literature and the best of civilization. We are blessed that you, who have been inseparable from his life and work, are with us.

Love,

Redd

Dear Rita , Steven , Paul and Karen,

We are deeply saddened to hear about Bob's passing. We are sorry for not being able to make Bob's wake ( Our mother is dealing with Cancer ). We will always remember Rita and Bob showing up for our fathers wake and showing support. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. Bob always had a great smile . God Bless The Manzara Family Donna , Brad , Randy , Scott

Dear Rita, Steve, Paul and Karen,

I was sorry to hear about Bob's passing. I have many great teenage memories of time spent at your home where Bob was always a warm and welcoming presence......always smiling, always laughing. Condolences from all the Missners, Gary

Dear Rita, Steven, Karen and Paul,

I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Mr. Morton was a great man.

We were saddened to hear about the passing of Bob Morton. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. He was a wonderful person, and will be missed.

I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Morton passing. I was just remarking to a co-worker the other day what a great joy it was to work with him and Khadija. Such a wonderful with a big heart. He will be dearly miss by all.

Dear Rita:
Our condolences to you and your family on the passing of Bob. We knew you as a couple only through our walks with our dog and our infrequent conversations. We were saddened to read about Bob's death. We viewed you as a model we could replicate for successful aging!
Martha and Steve Loewenthal, Skokie

I had the priviledge of working next door to Mr. Morton and we would sometimes sit and he would lavish me with wonderful tales of yesteryear! He was an awesome gentleman and I am sure you will miss him as well as I.

Dear Rita;

Our sincere condolences on the passing of Bob. You and he had a great run and we know he will be missed by many. The memories of all the good times you and the family had will be of great comfort to all of you.
Fondly Libby & Buddy Hoffman