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In Loving Memory of

Wayne Roger Lowy

July 7th, 2025

Obituary

Wayne Roger Lowy, 83, beloved husband and best friend of Elaine nee Kaplan for 62 wonderful years; loving father of Stacy Lowy Jaffe (Bill Goldberg), David (Karen) Lowy and Wendy Lowy Gardner (Steve Gardner); cherished Papa of Ben and Jonah Jaffe, Joshua Lowy, Taylor, Madi, Brady and Riley Gardner; devoted son of the late Wilma and Walter; dear brother of the late Norty and Leslye; fond brother-in-law of Allan (Ronna); treasured uncle, cousin, friend and neighbor.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research at www.michaeljfox.org and the Chicago Botanic Gardens at www.chicagobotanic.org/donate/tribute. Chapel service Thursday 12:15 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. For the link to virtually view the service, shiva information and to leave condolences, www.shalommemorial.org and (847) 255-3520.

Memorial Events

Shalom Chapel Service

Date & Time Thursday 07/10/2025 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

Goldberg Jaffe Residence
4218 Bobolink Terrace
Skokie, Illinois 60076

Thursday 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Friday 2:30 PM to 8:00 PM

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The Carrington of Lincolnwood
Living Room on the 4th Floor
3501 Northeast Parkway
Lincolnwood, Illinois 60712

Sunday 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Park near the Independent Living entrance.
Watch for the flagpole

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