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In Loving Memory of

Alvin Sterling

November 11th, 2019

Obituary

Alvin "Al" Sterling, 84, beloved husband of Marlene, nee Brody for over 58 years; loving father of Kimberly (Lawrence Friedman) Sterling, Laurel (Stanley) Konopacki and Andrea Sterling; devoted "Nampa" of Alex and Amanda Konopacki, Eli Friedman and Ari Fohlen; caring brother of the late Marvin (JoAnn) and Rita; dear brother-in-law of Joel and Elaine Brody; fun uncle of many. Al was a retired CPS teacher, educator and Director of Adopt-A-School Program. Chapel service Wednesday 10 AM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society (cancer.org). For information or to leave condolences: 847-255-3520 or shalom2.com

Memorial Events

Shalom Chapel Service

Date & Time Wednesday 11/13/2019 at 10:00 AM

Address Shalom Memorial Funeral Home
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Interment

Address Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights

Shiva

Everyone is invited to join the family
following the service until 7 PM at:
The Continental Restaurant
788 S. Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089

And

Sterling-Friedman Residence
840 Chilton Lane
Wilmette, Illinois 60091

Thursday 7 PM to 9 PM

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