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In Loving Memory of

Jerome Agrest

May 16th, 2025

Obituary

Dr. Jerome Agrest, 97. Beloved husband and best friend for 73 years to the late Estelle (nee Tessler); loving father of Karen Agrest (the late Scott Mayer) and Larry Agrest; cherished Papa of Lee (Laura) Serota, Eric Serota, Jeremy Agrest and Matthew Agrest; adored Great Papa of Kian, Ryan and Adin Serota and Grayson Agrest; caring son of the late Rubin and Clara Agrest; dear brother of the late Bernard (the late Frances) Agrest and Gilbert (Rosalie) Agrest; treasured uncle, cousin, and friend of many. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the FJMC (Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs), www.fjmc.org. Chapel service Tuesday, May 20, 12:15 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Rd, Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. For a link to view the service, shiva, and to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org, 847-255-3520.

Memorial Events

Shalom Chapel Service

Date & Time Tuesday 05/20/2025 at 12:15 PM

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

Interment

Address Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights

Shiva

Max & Benny's Restaurant
461 Waukegan Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062

Following interment until 8 PM

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