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In Loving Memory of

Boris Kacel

March 11th, 1921 - February 17th, 2019

Obituary

Boris Kacel, 97, Holocaust Survivor. Beloved husband of the late Tamara. Loving father of Dr. Sharon (Robert) Handelsman and Dr. Steven (Robin) Kacel. Proud grandfather of Benjamin Handelsman, Elizabeth and Aaron Kacel. Cherished great-grandfather of Gavin and Shane Handelsman. Charter member and major contributor to the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center. Author of From Hell To Redeption. Service Friday, 1PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, 9641 Woods Dr., Skokie, IL 60077, www.ilholocaustmuseum.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. www.chicagojewishfunerals.com

Memorial Events

FUNERAL SERVICE

Date & Time Friday 02/22/2019 at 01:00 PM

Address Chicago Jewish Funerals
Skokie Chapel
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, IL 60077

Clergy
Rabbi Barry Schechter
Congregation Kol Emeth

Interment

Address Memorial Park Cemetery
9900 Gross Point Road
Skokie, IL 60076

Shiva

Address Handelsman Residence
2643 Central Park Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201

Phone 847.491.1950

Additional Information
Friday upon return from the cemetery

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