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In Loving Memory of

Joshua David Block

October 16th, 2022

Obituary

Joshua David Block, age 30, of St. Petersburg, FL, formerly of Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI. Josh was a graduate of The University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from John Marshall Law School in 2018, where he found his passion and love of the law. Josh was very artistic, creative and talented. He loved all forms of art. He created witty comics, award winning photography and beautiful drawings without any formal training. He also loved the Bears, the Brewers, bowling and sci fi. He was the devoted son of Robin (nee Resnick) and the late Spencer Block; loving brother of Alexis (Samuel Bitter) Block-Bitter; adored grandson of Nina and the late Michael Resnick and the late Marion and the late Arnold Block; cherished nephew of Pam and Mike Bukowski, Elise and Steve Foster, Gloria Block Secler and Harold Secler, and Nancy Block; dear great nephew of Shellie Yaseen and Tedd Rosenfeld; special cousin and friend to many. Finally, Josh was an incredibly kind, caring, compassionate and empathetic individual who people were drawn to. He deeply loved animals, his friends, his family and life. Graveside service Thursday, 3:00 p.m. CT at Westlawn Cemetery, Section Memorial, 7801 W. Montrose Avenue, Norridge. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Spencer J. Block, MD, Neurosurgery Education and Research Fund, supporting the Division of the Biological Sciences and the University of Chicago Medicine. Please contact Ben Dryden, Senior Director, Advancement Services (773) 834-1565. For additional funeral information: The Goldman Funeral Group, www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com (847) 478-1600.



Arrangements by Goldman Funeral Group. www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com

Donations

Spencer J. Block, MD, Neurosurgery Education and Research Fund

Memorial Events

Service

Date & Time Thursday 10/20/2022 at 03:00 PM

Address Westlawn Cemetery

7801 W. Montrose Avenue
Norridge, IL 60706

Phone (773) 625-8600

OfficiatorRabbi Yoseph Samuels

Interment

Address Westlawn Cemetery
7801 W. Montrose Avenue
Norridge, IL 60706

Reception

Address Pam and Mike Bukowski Residence
165 Thorne Grove Drive
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061

Additional Information
Thursday from the cemetery (approximately 5:00 p.m.) until 9:00 p.m.

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