We have just learned of Phill Handmacher's passing away.  I have been a friend of Phil's since my Sophmore year in high school when our family moved to Rogers Park.  Phil and I belonged to the same fraternity in high school.  Our sincere condolences to the family and to Phil's daughter and son in law, Bob Chatz.  We would like to make a charitable contribution in memory of Phil to a charity of the family's choice.  Please advise re the name and address of the chosen charity.  You can reach me by email at mortcrane@comcast.net.

Beth and Mort Crane

My mother loved going to Handmoors...They had such beautiful things...I am sorry to hear of Mr. Handmacher's passing..what a legend!
Mary Esposito

My father's business, Cinco Distributors, was in the same building as Handmoor (200  W Adams). From a small boy unpacking and delivering boxes of clothes for my father I was amazed at this store(believe it was on 2d fl) and the clientele it attracted. I remember it vividly. Mr. Handmacher was surely ahead of his time.

Fond memories of shopping at HandMoor in the 80's, wonderful store !  Farewell Mr. Handmacher, it sounds like you had a wonderful life.

I think my life long love of fashion began when my Mom took me downtown to Handmoor in the sixties.  I was a huge Handmoor shopper from that point on. I feel like I lived at the Deerfield store.  It was a sad day -when many years later my favorite store closed.  Phil was a master of his trade and a great guy.   Condolonces  to your family.   Frannye Eisner

You were a bright spot in my life and will always shine for me.
                
                    Joy and Hal

We will all miss Mr. Handmacher's smiling face, movie reviews, talking sports and his love of our blueberry muffins. There wasn't a time he would come for his visits that he wouldn't check in with "his beautiful bride!"  He always spoke fondly of his children, grandchildren and greats, and never forgot his beloved Cubs and his great city, Chicago.  He will be missed by all of us.  The nurses from PBGMC. Our condolences to his family.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

phil was one of a kind! a unique, creative ball of energy; someone who will never be forgotten. may his many wonderful years and treasured memories be a source of strength, comfort and warmth to his beautiful family. phil, rest in peace. 
love, jill and joel

Sending warm,caring thoughts to wrap around your broken heart to keep you safe until you are strong again.  

With deepest Sympathy....... 

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Philip Morton Handmacher

January 5, 1925 – January 17, 2013

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