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In Loving Memory of

Irving "Buzzie" Gelman

February 25th, 2018

Obituary

Irving "Buzzie" Gelman, 89, of Las Vegas and formerly of Chicago, passed away February 25, 2018. Irving was born October 16, 1928 in Chicago, IL to the late George and the late Florence (Moshel) Gelman. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict earning a Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars. Irving worked with Irv's Men's Clothing Store in Palatine IL. He is survived by his wife Eunice (Mosak) Gelman; sons Scott (Cheryl) Gelman of Chicago, IL and Jory Gelman of Mt. Prospect, IL; grandson Joseph "Joey" Gelman; sister Jean Modes of Skokie and brother Bernard (Marla) Gelman of Vancouver, WA. He is predeceased by his brother William Gelman. Service Wednesday 12:00PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals. 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Shalom. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the LUNGevity Foundation 228 S. Wabash Avenue, Suite 700 Chicago, IL 60604 . www.lungevity.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 Wednesday 02/28/2018 at 12:00 PM

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

Clergy
Rabbi Leonard Matanky
Congregation K.I.N.S. Of West Rogers Park

Interment

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

Shiva

Address Gelman Residence
1931 North Damen Avenue
Unit 4
Chicago, IL 60647

Phone 773.525.0404

Additional Information
Wednesday 6PM-9PM, Thursday 4PM-9PM and Sunday 2PM-6PM

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