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In Loving Memory of

Gene Berkowitz

December 23rd, 1938 - April 30th, 2019

Obituary

Eugene "Gene" Berkowitz, age 80

Beloved husband, best friend and soulmate for over 55 years of Eileen nee Unterberger. Loving father of David (Andrea) Berkowitz, Michael Berkowitz and the late Audrey Berkowitz (Ken) Gradman. Proud poppie of Joshua and Emma Gradman, Ally, Adam, Dylan, Skylar Berkowitz and the late Samuel Gradman. Dear brother of Richard Berkowitz and the late Paul Berkowitz. Beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. Service Friday 10AM at Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim, 1201 Lake Cook Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015. Interment Shalom. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Congregation BJBE, www.bjbe.org or the Kidney Cancer Association, 1234 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60202, www.kidneycancer.org would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals. www.chicagojewishfunerals.com

Memorial Events

FUNERAL SERVICE

Date & Time Friday 05/03/2019 at 10:00 AM

Address Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim
1201 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015

Clergy
Rabbi Karyn Kedar
Cantor Jennifer Frost
Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim

Interment

Address Shalom Memorial Park
1700 Rand Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Shiva

Address Berkowitz Residence
200 Trailwood Court
Northbrook, IL 60062

Phone 847.291.9260

Additional Information
Friday following the interment until 6PM
Saturday after 6PM
Sunday 12 Noon until 5PM

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