Alan Rosen

Alan Rosen, 74, beloved husband of Sharon nee Goltz for 53 years; loving father of Lori (Jay L.) and Marc (Nicole) Rosen; cherished Papa of Jordan, Brandon and Eden; brother of Debra (John) Olinde and the late Edward Rosen; dear brother-in-law of Jay (Sherri) Goltz; devoted uncle of many nieces and nephews. A wonderful friend and mentor.

Alan grew up in Albany Park until the age of nine when he moved to Lincolnwood. Some of his fondest memories were of taking the EL to Cubs’ games and playing baseball with his childhood friends. Alan attended Niles West High School where his speech therapist advised him not to become an attorney.

He met his wife, Sharon, on Miami Beach over winter break in 1966, although they both recognized each other from attending the University of Illinois. Shortly after Alan was called up to basic training in the U.S. Army, Alan and Sharon were married in September, 1968. They settled in the suburbs of Chicago where they built a family and full life together.

Alan started his career in the Internal Revenue Service after graduating from the University of Illinois with a degree in accounting. He attended Loyola School of Law at night while working full time at the IRS and attending Army reserve meetings. After earning his J.D., Alan served as a prosecutor in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted both financial and violent crimes. He moved to private practice, concentrating on complex business litigation, and worked at the same law firm, Young, Rosen, Finkel and Silbert, Ltd., for 28 years, eventually heading up litigation and becoming Senior Partner. Alan argued numerous cases in state, federal and appellate courts, including the Illinois Supreme Court. In 2005, Alan joined the Office of the Illinois Attorney General as Chief Deputy at the personal request of Attorney General Lisa Madigan. As Chief Deputy, Alan oversaw high profile matters such as the Blagojevich impeachment and the lawsuit regarding the special election to replace Roland Burris as U.S. Senator, as well a nationwide arbitration over a $1.2 billion dispute with the major tobacco companies. During his prestigious career, Alan was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court as a Commissioner to the Court’s Committee on Character and Fitness and served in that capacity through 2011, the last five years as Chairperson of the committee.

Alan was modest, humble, and hard-working. He cared deeply about acting with integrity and left a deep impression on everyone who knew him. As a husband and father he valued education, encouraged his wife and daughter to pursue their careers and his son to explore the world, and supported his loved ones in chasing their dreams. Alan’s greatest joy was being an important part of his children and grandchildren’s lives, watching them grow and accomplish. Alan’s family misses him immensely, but feels fortunate to have been loved unconditionally by him. His legacy will live on in them.

Chapel service, Wednesday, 1:30 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. Masks required and full vaccinations requested for attendants of the chapel service and shiva. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the MMRF Burgundy Bunch, https://give.themmrf.org/BurgundyBunch. For information, including a link to view the service, shiva or to leave condolences: Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.

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Service Information

Service : Wednesday, November 3rd at 1:30 pm
Service Location: Shalom Chapel Service -Shalom Memorial Funeral Home

Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand RoadArlington Heights