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Thank you so much to everyone visiting this page. We miss Hal tremendously and would love to have you share your favorite memories of him on this website.

Obituary

Harold Lee Bigman passed away on May 8, 2024. He was 92 years old and is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marilyn, and his children Jeff Bigman, Dana Bigman, and Jill Wishner and grandchildren Shaye Bigman, Alexa Wishner, and Jenna Wishner.

Hal, as he preferred to be known, wrote the following autobiography:

The Early Years

I was born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 22, 1931, in Mount Sinai Hospital. My brother Cary was …

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Memories & condolences

In December 2024, the Bigman Family donated several pieces of Hal's artwork to Art Center College of Design. In May 202…

In December 2024, the Bigman Family donated several pieces of Hal's artwork to Art Center College o…

In December 2024, the Bigman Family donated several pieces of Ha…

For whatever reason this morning. I thought of Hal and Marilyn, and not having heard from Hal for a while, I decided to…
For whatever reason this morning. I thought of Hal and Marilyn, and not having heard from Hal for a…
For whatever reason this morning. I thought of Hal and Marilyn, …
Hal was a kind and caring soul. I so enjoyed our time together. This is a wonderful tribute to him. May his memory be a…
Hal was a kind and caring soul. I so enjoyed our time together. This is a wonderful tribute to him.…
Hal was a kind and caring soul. I so enjoyed our time together. …

Favorites

What was Hal's favorite color?
Navy blue
Navy blue
Navy blue
What were Hal's favorite ways to exercise?
Tennis, ping pong, chair aerobics
Tennis, ping pong, chair aerobics
Tennis, ping pong, chair aerobics
What were Hal's favorite books?
The Seth Speaks series
The Seth Speaks series
The Seth Speaks series
What were Hal's favorite foods?
Dessert--he had a sweet tooth!
Dessert--he had a sweet tooth!
Dessert--he had a sweet tooth!

Timeline

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Born

September 22nd, 1931
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Gained a sibling, Mr. Cary Bigman

February 28th, 1934
Chicago, IL
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Bar Mitzvah

1945

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Other key details

Cause of death

Leukemia

Method of disposition

Cremation

Armstrong, Garcia & McKenzie Mortuary
Funeral services provided by

Armstrong, Garcia & McKenzie Mortuary

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Mr. Harold "Hal" Bigman