Robert Marc Schneider, 53, attorney, a graduate of John Marshall Law School, activist, family historian, patron of the arts, epicure, proud member of Chicago’s leather community and native of Brooklyn, N.Y., passed away suddenly but peacefully in his sleep at home Aug. 6.

Schneider was the cherished son of the late Chester and Lillian Schneider, beloved brother of Sandra and Arthur Diamond of Newington, Conn., very proud and loving uncle of Lisa Kim Diamond and Seth Micah Diamond, great-uncle of Samuel Phoenix Diamond and Mason Isaiah Diamond, dearest friend of Jeff Margulis and Rex and Jacqueline Kidder and faithful companion of Esmeralda the cat.

A gathering of family and friends was held Aug. 11 at Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to AIDS Legal Council of Chicago, 180 N. Michigan, Ste. 2110, Chicago, IL 60601 or www.aidslegal.com.

Arrangements were handled by Cremation Society of Illinois, (773) 281-5058.