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In Loving Memory of

Floyd Whellan

July 23rd, 1937 - January 15th, 2020

Obituary

Floyd Whellan, age 82

Beloved husband of Judy nee Wright. Loving father of Michael (Margaret Menicucci), David (Elizabeth Cohen) and Rebecca (Philip) Susser. Proud grandfather of Alexis, Cara, Hannah, Jane, Nathan, Julia, Allison, and Leo. Brother of Donald (Tanya). Floyd was a real mensch. He proudly graduated from The City College of New York (BA) and the University of Illinois (MA). He went on to a successful career as a human resource executive in the communications industry. Floyd proudly served as president of two synagogues and the Jewish Family Service in San Antonio. He loved people and opened his heart to family, friends, and strangers. He set an example for all of us of "a life well lived." Graveside service Friday 10AM at Waldheim Jewish Cemetery, 1400 S. Des Plaines Ave., Forest Park, IL with a memorial service to follow, 12PM at Chicago Sinai Congregation, 15 W. Delaware Place, Chicago, IL 60610. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The City College of New York, https://giving.ccny.cuny.edu/page.aspx?pid=298 or JUF, www.juf.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. www.chicagojewishfunerals.com

Memorial Events

Graveside

Date & Time Friday 01/17/2020 at 10:00 AM

Address Waldheim Jewish Cemetery
1400 South Des Plaines Avenue
Forest Park, IL 60130

Clergy
Rabbi Todd Zinn
Chicago Sinai Congregation

Shiva

Address 15 West Delaware Place
Chicago, IL 60610

Phone 312.867.7000

Additional Information
Friday following the memorial service

Memorial Service at 12 Noon

Chicago Sinai Congregation
15 West Delaware Place
Chicago, Illinois 60610

Clergy

Rabbi Todd Zinn
Chicago Sinai Congregation

Shiva

Chicago Sinai Congregation
15 West Delaware Place
Chicago, Illinois 606610
312.867.7000
Friday following the memorial service
and
Whellan Residence
1212 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 26AN
Chicago, Illinois 60610
Saturday and Sunday 4PM - 7:30PM Minyan at 6PM

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