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In Loving Memory of

Michael J. "Mickey" Shaffer

November 6th, 1941 - January 23rd, 2019

Obituary

Michael J. "Mickey" Shaffer, age 77.

Loving father of Jeff (Liz) Shaffer, Stacy (Ned) Miller, and Sam (Eden) Shaffer. Beloved former husband of Fern Shaffer. Dear brother of Joy (Gerry) Orlowsky. Proud grandfather of Max, Lily, Stevee, Joey, Andee, and Louie. Mickey will be remembered most for his love of people, and his easy way of making them feel at ease. Professionally, he was best known as Former President of Shaffer Knitwear, a family-owned apparel company. He was a Life Master bridge player, loved being with family, never missing a kid’s event, as well as enjoying an occasional day at the track. His positive attitude, love of family, friends & life will make him dearly missed. Service will be held on Friday, January 25th at 1PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment directly following will be Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, www.apdaparkinson.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 01/25/2019 at 01:00 PM

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

Clergy
Rabbi Lisa Greene
North Shore Congregation Israel

Condolences

Address Sam And Eden Shaffer Residence
1202 Walden Lane
Deerfield, IL 60015

Phone 773.297.9792

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Saturday 5-9 PM

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