Obituary

Robert J. Shakno, 81, beloved husband of Linda, nee Baum for 56 years; loving father of Steven (Carolyn) and Deborah (Larry) Coven; cherished grandfather of David, Max, and Sophia; treasured brother of Evelyn (Dan); uncle and dear friend of many. Bob was a retired hospital administrator having headed up teaching hospitals on the East Coast and in Cleveland. Prior, he was involved in the Chicago health-care community including positions at the original Michael Reese Medical Center and Mt. Sinai Hospital. Later he continued in leadership roles as Associate Dean of Case Western Medical School and CEO of Cleveland JFSA. After his retirement, Bob was dedicated and currently active on the Mt. Sinai Hospital board. In Chicago Bob was part of many other boards and civic organizations including helping form the GEL Men’s Group; President of his homeowners association for 10 years; served on the Executive Committee of North Shore Congregation Israel; and was on a national committee of Washington University of St. Louis dealing on health care issues. He was a graduate of SMU and the Washington University of St. Louis Graduate School of Health Care Administration. Until the end Bob was very involved in his community wherever he lived as he believed in helping others. Synagogue service Sunday 10 AM at North Shore Congregation Israel, 1185 Sheridan Road, Glencoe. Interment Shalom Memorial Park, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mt. Sinai Hospital Chicago (www.sinai.org) or North Shore Congregation Israel (www.nsci.org). For information or to leave condolences: 847-255-3520 or www.shalommemorial.org

Service Information

Service : Sunday, April 21st at 10:00 am
Service Location: Synagogue Service -North Shore Congregation Israel

Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights

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May 17th, 2019

I am so sad to hear we have lost Bob. I worked with him at JFSA in Cleveland and have great memories of our time together there. He was a great boss, dedicated, committed. He has contributed hugely to so many communities! May his memory be a blessing – my condolences to Linda.

~Harriet Markell
~Colleague, Bellingham, WA

May 6th, 2019

As former residents of Shaker Heights and work friends we are shocked to hear of Bob’s passing . I (Dick ) worked with him as a former staff member of the Greater Cleveland Hospital Association and Marge of the Council of Jewish Women.

May be Rest in Peace and love to his family!

Dick & Margie

~Dick & Margie Buxbaum
~friends, Crossville, Tenn

May 4th, 2019

We were so sorry to hear of Bob’s death. Our thoughts are with you.

May he rest in peace.

~Phyllis & Steve Goldrich
~friend, Highland Heights, Ohio

April 30th, 2019

Dear Linda and Family- I was very saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. He was a friend and an important mentor in my life. I will be forever grateful for the opportunity he provided me as a young exec when I joined his team at Mt. Sinai in Cleveland. Those were wonderful years for our young family and getting to work with a man of his experience, empathy and skills was a real gift that continues to serve me well.

In addition to his wonderful professional attributes, it was always so clear that his love of family was so central to his life. He spoke so fondly of you and family and to see in the obituary that you were married for 56 years is a real blessing. I was particularly pleased to see that you were also blessed with three grandchildren. I am certain that amongst all his talents, being a grandfather must have been among his best. His sweet demeanor, humor and love of family must have really shone through.

My thoughts are with you. I hope that someday soon the grief will soften and leave you with many sweet memories of his life. Take care. Phil Kalin

~Phil Kalin
~Colleague, Colorado

April 25th, 2019

Dear Linda and Family,
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Bob- a dear friend, mentor and colleague.
Shelley and Gert valued your friendship and Shelley thought the world of the professional relationship he had with Bob- CEO and President of Mt Sinai Hospital in Cleveland respectively. Gary loved the time on the golf course as well as the professional interactions he had with Bob as well. May his many accomplishments, values and memories be for blessings.
Harriet and Gary Mann

~Harriet and Gary Mann
~friends, Shaker Heights, OH

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