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In Loving Memory of

Leslie Irwin Hoffenberg

October 17th, 1949 - March 22nd, 2022

Obituary

Leslie Irwin Hoffenberg, age 72, died on March 22. 2022 at his home in Tempe, Arizona.

Leslie was born on October 17, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, to Dr. Nathan and Thema Hoffenberg. He was educated in the Chicago Public Schools and earned numerous state-wide and national honors for his mathematical achievements. Les attended the University of Chicago in pursuit of his mathematics degree. He became a very skilled computer programmer and worked in this capacity for his entire career. When he retired, he moved to Arizona.

Les was a brilliant person who delved deeply into whatever interest he pursued. He enjoyed music and had a very good singing voice. He would be happy to talk for hours about Classic Rock music with anyone who might wish to join him. He enjoyed hiking and biking and spent countless hours at botanical gardens. He especially enjoyed the beauty of the Southwest. He actually rode his bike many years ago from Colorado to Chicago.

Although shy by nature, when Les got to know you, he showed what a warm person he could be. Around friends and family he always seemed to have a smile on his face. He always remembered family birthdays and celebrations and will be remembered as a kind and caring uncle. Family meant everything to him and led him to research family history. He recently discovered a family connection that thrilled him. That discovery traced history back many generations. He embraced his Jewish identity and community. He certainly will be missed by his brothers Stephen (Sue) and Michael (Linda), nephews, nieces, cousins and by anyone who got to know him.

Service Monday 12 PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd, (at Niles Center Road), Skokie, IL 60077.
Interment Westlawn. The family requests that attendees be both vaccinated and wearing masks at the service and shiva.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The ARK, 6450 N. California Ave, Chicago, IL 60645, www.arkchicago.org.

To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website.
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 Monday 03/28/2022 at 12:00 PM

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

Clergy
Rabbi Jeffrey Weill
Ezra Habonim The Niles Township Jewish Congregation

Interment

Address Westlawn Cemetery
7801 West Montrose Avenue
Norridge, IL 60706

Shiva

Address Ilan Hoffenberg and Sasha Treyger residence
9016 Kilbourn
Skokie, IL 60076

Phone 847.212.5607

Additional Information
Immediately following the interment until 8:30PM.
Minyan service at 7:30PM

Shiva Tuesday and Wednesday will be at the Michael and Linda Hoffenberg residence
4757 Howard St., Apt. 504
Skokie, IL 60076
847.212.5607
6PM- 8:30PM both days with
minyan services at 7:30PM.

---The family requests that vaccinations and masks are required at both the funeral service and shiva---
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