John Moshak

My condolences to the family. Mr. Moshak was my Russian teacher at Niles East 65 -66 and 66-67. AWESOME teacher and person. I'll n⁰ever forget his one legged verticle leap from the floor to the top of his desk!!! RIP Mr. Moshak. You still are and always will be remembered.

My condolences to the family. Mr. Moshak was my Russian teacher at Niles East 65 -66 and 66-67. AWESOME teacher and person. I'll n⁰ever forget his one legged verticle leap from the floor to the top of his desk!!! RIP Mr. Moshak. You still are and always will be remembered.

Mr. Moshak was one of my first teachers when I was in high school at Niles West, and I remember him fondly. He was a caring, dedicated, humane teacher who cared about his students' success. It was also a treat to watch him do a standing jump from the floor to the top of his desk at the end of the year. His was certainly a life well-lived. Damian was a friend from Theatre and I send my condolences to him, and to all of the Moshaks.

Mr. Moshak was one of my first teachers when I was in high school at Niles West, and I remember him fondly. He was a caring, dedicated, humane teacher who cared about his students' success. It was also a treat to watch him do a standing jump from the floor to the top of his desk at the end of the year. His was certainly a life well-lived. Damian was a friend from Theatre and I send my condolences to him, and to all of the Moshaks.

Damian and Helen, I am so sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing to you both. I remember both of you from high school, and will be thinking of you during this very difficult time.

Damian and Helen, I am so sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing to you both. I remember both of you from high school, and will be thinking of you during this very difficult time.

I took Western Civ in summer school JUST SO I could study with Mr Moshak...he was amazing, great sense of humor, every day he'd assign a reading, then say "read these chapters, and tomorrow...I'll tell you what REALLY happened...anyway, the 1st day of class, while taking role call, he kept asking "Melick? Is Melick here?"...no Melick...every day, the same thing...fast forward to the last day/Final..."Melick? Melick?" and a kid we'd never seen before, from the back,says,"Here!" "very good..." he replied... ...we all flipped out...the kid took the test and left...never knew if it was a joke, or a plant, or the kid really waited til the final to show up...been wondering that all my life!!!!! My regards to his family -May his memory forever be a blessing.

I took Western Civ in summer school JUST SO I could study with Mr Moshak...he was amazing, great sense of humor, every day he'd assign a reading, then say "read these chapters, and tomorrow...I'll tell you what REALLY happened...anyway, the 1st day of class, while taking role call, he kept asking "Melick? Is Melick here?"...no Melick...every day, the same thing...fast forward to the last day/Final..."Melick? Melick?" and a kid we'd never seen before, from the back,says,"Here!" "very good..." he replied... ...we all flipped out...the kid took the test and left...never knew if it was a joke, or a plant, or the kid really waited til the final to show up...been wondering that all my life!!!!! My regards to his family -May his memory forever be a blessing.

I was in John's Russian class from 1964-1968 at Niles East High School in Skokie. A superb teacher and truly great guy. I was a bit of a disruptive student and I still remember Mr. Moshak bellowing "YAKOVICH!" (son of Jacob) when I pushed him a little too far. But he was the sort of teacher who was more than a teacher -- a friend in turbulent times. And we kept in touch for some years after I graduated and I always enjoyed the times we spent together, as well as his perspectives on politics, the Vietnam War, and life in general. Sorry to learn about his passing and condolences to his family and friends. Thinking of him inevitably brings back fond memories.

I was in John's Russian class from 1964-1968 at Niles East High School in Skokie. A superb teacher and truly great guy. I was a bit of a disruptive student and I still remember Mr. Moshak bellowing "YAKOVICH!" (son of Jacob) when I pushed him a little too far. But he was the sort of teacher who was more than a teacher -- a friend in turbulent times. And we kept in touch for some years after I graduated and I always enjoyed the times we spent together, as well as his perspectives on politics, the Vietnam War, and life in general. Sorry to learn about his passing and condolences to his family and friends. Thinking of him inevitably brings back fond memories.

Damian and family,My deepest sympathies. Sorry to hear of the loss of such a lovely person. My thoughts, prayers, and strength are with you all. May his memory be a blessing...

Damian and family,My deepest sympathies. Sorry to hear of the loss of such a lovely person. My thoughts, prayers, and strength are with you all. May his memory be a blessing...

I remember Mr. Moshak with such fondness - best teacher ever. Took 4 years of Russian language '76-'80. Always smile when his name comes up in conversation. We still talk about him standing next to his desk on one foot and then jumping up onto his desk in one fell swoop. Sincere condolences to the Moshak family.

I remember Mr. Moshak with such fondness - best teacher ever. Took 4 years of Russian language '76-'80. Always smile when his name comes up in conversation. We still talk about him standing next to his desk on one foot and then jumping up onto his desk in one fell swoop. Sincere condolences to the Moshak family.

Mr. Moshak was my home room teacher back at Niles East from 1966 - 1970. I will always remember him standing on one leg next to his desk. To the amazement of everyone in the class, he would then jump straight up in the air and land on his desk. I don’t know if there was one kid in the class that was able to do that. I took his class in Russian history. Because of that class, I developed an interest in Russian literature that has stayed with me until this day. I have nothing but fond memories of Mr. Moshak.

Mr. Moshak was my home room teacher back at Niles East from 1966 - 1970. I will always remember him standing on one leg next to his desk. To the amazement of everyone in the class, he would then jump straight up in the air and land on his desk. I don’t know if there was one kid in the class that was able to do that. I took his class in Russian history. Because of that class, I developed an interest in Russian literature that has stayed with me until this day. I have nothing but fond memories of Mr. Moshak.

John was one of my favorite colleagues at Niles Township. He was a true star in every way. I send my deepest sympathy to John’s wonderful family.

John was one of my favorite colleagues at Niles Township. He was a true star in every way. I send my deepest sympathy to John’s wonderful family.

Mr. Moshak was my Russian teacher at Niles East from 1965-1967. Of all the teachers I have had throughout my life, Mr. Moshak was the best. I want to express my heartfelt condolences to Mr. Moshak’s family, friends and students. May his memory always be a blessing

Mr. Moshak was my Russian teacher at Niles East from 1965-1967. Of all the teachers I have had throughout my life, Mr. Moshak was the best. I want to express my heartfelt condolences to Mr. Moshak’s family, friends and students. May his memory always be a blessing

I'm very sorry to hear this news. John was such a dear soul and brought warmth and light to every room he entered. Helen, I'm thinking of you at this time and sending so much love to you and your family.

I'm very sorry to hear this news. John was such a dear soul and brought warmth and light to every room he entered. Helen, I'm thinking of you at this time and sending so much love to you and your family.

Mr. Moshak (as we knew him then) was a wonderful teacher. I was in his Russian classes at Niles East Hight School and he brought not only a knowledge of the language but of its history, literature and people to the classes. I am only sorry I didn't know him when I was an adult. From the obituary his humanity and knowledge would have made him a good friend.

Mr. Moshak (as we knew him then) was a wonderful teacher. I was in his Russian classes at Niles East Hight School and he brought not only a knowledge of the language but of its history, literature and people to the classes. I am only sorry I didn't know him when I was an adult. From the obituary his humanity and knowledge would have made him a good friend.

The most inspiring and influential teacher I ever had.

The most inspiring and influential teacher I ever had.

The most inspiring and influential teacher I ever had.

The most inspiring and influential teacher I ever had.

Remembering the entire Moshak family at this time. What good neighbors you all were all those years ago. Praying for peace and love during this time and always.

Remembering the entire Moshak family at this time. What good neighbors you all were all those years ago. Praying for peace and love during this time and always.

One of my two favorite teachers at Niles East High School. Superb Russian teacher, extraordinary role model, inspiring figure. Ill always remember him.

One of my two favorite teachers at Niles East High School. Superb Russian teacher, extraordinary role model, inspiring figure. Ill always remember him.

Mr. Moshak was my Russian teacher at Niles East from 1965-1967. Of all the teachers I have had throughout my life, Mr. Moshak was the best. I want to express my heartfelt condolences to Mr. Moshaks family, friends and students. May his memory always be a blessing

Mr. Moshak was my Russian teacher at Niles East from 1965-1967. Of all the teachers I have had throughout my life, Mr. Moshak was the best. I want to express my heartfelt condolences to Mr. Moshaks family, friends and students. May his memory always be a blessing

My condolences to the family. Mr. Moshak was my Russian teacher at Niles East 65 -66 and 66-67. AWESOME teacher and person. I'll never forget his one legged verticle leap from the floor to the top of his desk!!! RIP Mr. Moshak. You still are and always will be remembered.

My condolences to the family. Mr. Moshak was my Russian teacher at Niles East 65 -66 and 66-67. AWESOME teacher and person. I'll never forget his one legged verticle leap from the floor to the top of his desk!!! RIP Mr. Moshak. You still are and always will be remembered.

Helen, Jenny and family, I sure enjoyed John the few years we were together at West. He was certainly an involved, insightful man. I'm sorry I didn't know he taught Russian. Maybe I could have kept the little Russian I learned in college alive and had another excuse to spend more time with him.

Helen, Jenny and family, I sure enjoyed John the few years we were together at West. He was certainly an involved, insightful man. I'm sorry I didn't know he taught Russian. Maybe I could have kept the little Russian I learned in college alive and had another excuse to spend more time with him.

Remembering the entire Moshak family at this time. What good neighbors you all were all those years ago. Praying for peace and love during this time and always.

Remembering the entire Moshak family at this time. What good neighbors you all were all those years ago. Praying for peace and love during this time and always.

I was in John's Russian class from 1964-1968 at Niles East High School in Skokie.A superb teacher and truly great guy.I was a bit of a disruptive student and I still remember Mr. Moshak bellowing "YAKOVICH!" (son of Jacob) when I pushed him a little too far.But he was the sort of teacher who was more than a teacher -- a friend in turbulent times.And we kept in touch for some years after I graduated and I always enjoyed the times we spent together, as well as his perspectives on politics, the Vietnam War, and life in general.Sorry to learn about his passing and condolences to his family and friends.Thinking of him inevitably brings back fond memories.

I was in John's Russian class from 1964-1968 at Niles East High School in Skokie.A superb teacher and truly great guy.I was a bit of a disruptive student and I still remember Mr. Moshak bellowing "YAKOVICH!" (son of Jacob) when I pushed him a little too far.But he was the sort of teacher who was more than a teacher -- a friend in turbulent times.And we kept in touch for some years after I graduated and I always enjoyed the times we spent together, as well as his perspectives on politics, the Vietnam War, and life in general.Sorry to learn about his passing and condolences to his family and friends.Thinking of him inevitably brings back fond memories.

I took Western Civ in summer school JUST SO I could study with Mr Moshak...he was amazing, great sense of humor, every day he'd assign a reading, then say "read these chapters, and tomorrow...I'll tell you what REALLY happened...anyway, the 1st day of class, while taking role call, he kept asking "Melick? Is Melick here?"...no Melick...every day, the same thing...fast forward to the last day/Final..."Melick? Melick?" and a kid we'd never seen before, from the back,says,"Here!" "very good..." he replied... ...we all flipped out...the kid took the test and left...never knew if it was a joke, or a plant, or the kid really waited til the final to show up...been wondering that all my life!!!!! My regards to his family -May his memory forever be a blessing.

I took Western Civ in summer school JUST SO I could study with Mr Moshak...he was amazing, great sense of humor, every day he'd assign a reading, then say "read these chapters, and tomorrow...I'll tell you what REALLY happened...anyway, the 1st day of class, while taking role call, he kept asking "Melick? Is Melick here?"...no Melick...every day, the same thing...fast forward to the last day/Final..."Melick? Melick?" and a kid we'd never seen before, from the back,says,"Here!" "very good..." he replied... ...we all flipped out...the kid took the test and left...never knew if it was a joke, or a plant, or the kid really waited til the final to show up...been wondering that all my life!!!!! My regards to his family -May his memory forever be a blessing.

John was one of my favorite colleagues at Niles Township. He was a true star in every way. I send my deepest sympathy to Johns wonderful family.

John was one of my favorite colleagues at Niles Township. He was a true star in every way. I send my deepest sympathy to Johns wonderful family.

Mr. Moshak was my home room teacher back at Niles East from 1966 - 1970. I will always remember him standing on one leg next to his desk. To the amazement of everyone in the class, he would then jump straight up in the air and land on his desk. I dont know if there was one kid in the class that was able to do that. I took his class in Russian history. Because of that class, I developed an interest in Russian literature that has stayed with me until this day. I have nothing but fond memories of Mr. Moshak.

Mr. Moshak was my home room teacher back at Niles East from 1966 - 1970. I will always remember him standing on one leg next to his desk. To the amazement of everyone in the class, he would then jump straight up in the air and land on his desk. I dont know if there was one kid in the class that was able to do that. I took his class in Russian history. Because of that class, I developed an interest in Russian literature that has stayed with me until this day. I have nothing but fond memories of Mr. Moshak.

One of my two favorite teachers at Niles East High School. Superb Russian teacher, extraordinary role model, inspiring figure. I’ll always remember him.

One of my two favorite teachers at Niles East High School. Superb Russian teacher, extraordinary role model, inspiring figure. I’ll always remember him.

Mr. Moshak was my Russian teacher in high school, and most lovely and intelligent man. I remember him most fondly.

Mr. Moshak was my Russian teacher in high school, and most lovely and intelligent man. I remember him most fondly.

I was a student of Mr Moshak when I attended Nikes East High School in Skokie Ill I took Russian language and Russian history with him. I read the obituary and never knew of his politics when I was his student. But it makes sense now. What I remember was this high energy, passionate teacher.

I was a student of Mr Moshak when I attended Nikes East High School in Skokie Ill I took Russian language and Russian history with him. I read the obituary and never knew of his politics when I was his student. But it makes sense now. What I remember was this high energy, passionate teacher.

Mr. Moshak (as we knew him then) was a wonderful teacher. I was in his Russian classes at Niles East Hight School and he brought not only a knowledge of the language but of its history, literature and people to the classes. I am only sorry I didn't know him when I was an adult. From the obituary his humanity and knowledge would have made him a good friend.

Mr. Moshak (as we knew him then) was a wonderful teacher. I was in his Russian classes at Niles East Hight School and he brought not only a knowledge of the language but of its history, literature and people to the classes. I am only sorry I didn't know him when I was an adult. From the obituary his humanity and knowledge would have made him a good friend.

Mr. Moshak was one of my first teachers when I was in high school at Niles West, and I remember him fondly. He was a caring, dedicated, humane teacher who cared about his students' success. It was also a treat to watch him do a standing jump from the floor to the top of his desk at the end of the year. His was certainly a life well-lived. Damian was a friend from Theatre and I send my condolences to him, and to all of the Moshaks.

Mr. Moshak was one of my first teachers when I was in high school at Niles West, and I remember him fondly. He was a caring, dedicated, humane teacher who cared about his students' success. It was also a treat to watch him do a standing jump from the floor to the top of his desk at the end of the year. His was certainly a life well-lived. Damian was a friend from Theatre and I send my condolences to him, and to all of the Moshaks.

I was a student of Mr Moshak when I attended Nike’s East High School in Skokie Ill I took Russian language and Russian history with him. I read the obituary and never knew of his politics when I was his student. But it makes sense now. What I remember was this high energy, passionate teacher.

I was a student of Mr Moshak when I attended Nike’s East High School in Skokie Ill I took Russian language and Russian history with him. I read the obituary and never knew of his politics when I was his student. But it makes sense now. What I remember was this high energy, passionate teacher.

I'm very sorry to hear this news. John was such a dear soul and brought warmth and light to every room he entered.Helen, I'm thinking of you at this time and sending so much love to you and your family.

I'm very sorry to hear this news. John was such a dear soul and brought warmth and light to every room he entered.Helen, I'm thinking of you at this time and sending so much love to you and your family.

I remember John from the 1960’ s when he lived in Rogers Park along with some other Niles East teachers. Please accept my condolences. I remember all the union activities and strikes. I remember one of his daughters (I think Helen) was in my English class at East—a good student. Lots of good memories. I am “locked down “ in an Evanston retirement home. Verniel Lundquist [email protected]

I remember John from the 1960’ s when he lived in Rogers Park along with some other Niles East teachers. Please accept my condolences. I remember all the union activities and strikes. I remember one of his daughters (I think Helen) was in my English class at East—a good student. Lots of good memories. I am “locked down “ in an Evanston retirement home. Verniel Lundquist [email protected]

Damian and family, My deepest sympathies. Sorry to hear of the loss of such a lovely person. My thoughts, prayers, and strength are with you all. May his memory be a blessing...

Damian and family, My deepest sympathies. Sorry to hear of the loss of such a lovely person. My thoughts, prayers, and strength are with you all. May his memory be a blessing...

Please accept our sincere sympathy.

Please accept our sincere sympathy.

Helen, Jenny and family, I sure enjoyed John the few years we were together at West. He was certainly an involved, insightful man. I'm sorry I didn't know he taught Russian. Maybe I could have kept the little Russian I learned in college alive and had another excuse to spend more time with him.

Helen, Jenny and family, I sure enjoyed John the few years we were together at West. He was certainly an involved, insightful man. I'm sorry I didn't know he taught Russian. Maybe I could have kept the little Russian I learned in college alive and had another excuse to spend more time with him.

Damian and Helen, I am so sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing to you both. I remember both of you from high school, and will be thinking of you during this very difficult time.

Damian and Helen, I am so sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing to you both. I remember both of you from high school, and will be thinking of you during this very difficult time.

I remember Mr. Moshak with such fondness - best teacher ever. Took 4 years of Russian language '76-'80. Always smile when his name comes up in conversation. We still talk about him standing next to his desk on one foot and then jumping up onto his desk in one fell swoop. Sincere condolences to the Moshak family.

I remember Mr. Moshak with such fondness - best teacher ever. Took 4 years of Russian language '76-'80. Always smile when his name comes up in conversation. We still talk about him standing next to his desk on one foot and then jumping up onto his desk in one fell swoop. Sincere condolences to the Moshak family.

Please accept our sincere sympathy.

Please accept our sincere sympathy.

I remember John from the 1960 s when he lived in Rogers Park along with some other Niles East teachers. Please accept my condolences. I remember all the union activities and strikes. I remember one of his daughters (I think Helen) was in my English class at Easta good student. Lots of good memories. I am locked down in an Evanston retirement home. Verniel [email protected]

I remember John from the 1960 s when he lived in Rogers Park along with some other Niles East teachers. Please accept my condolences. I remember all the union activities and strikes. I remember one of his daughters (I think Helen) was in my English class at Easta good student. Lots of good memories. I am locked down in an Evanston retirement home. Verniel [email protected]

Mr. Moshak was my Russian teacher in high school, and most lovely and intelligent man. I remember him most fondly.

Mr. Moshak was my Russian teacher in high school, and most lovely and intelligent man. I remember him most fondly.