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Eugene Berkowitz Obituary

Berkowitz, Eugene "Gene" Eugene "Gene" Berkowitz, age 80. Beloved husband, best friend and soulmate for over 55 years of Eileen nee Unterberger. Loving father of David (Andrea) Berkowitz, Michael Berkowitz and the late Audrey Berkowitz (Ken) Gradman. Proud poppie of Joshua and Emma Gradman, Ally, Adam, Dylan, Skylar Berkowitz and the late Samuel Gradman. Dear brother of Richard Berkowitz and the late Paul Berkowitz. Beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. Service Friday 10AM at Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim, 1201 Lake Cook Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015. Interment Shalom. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Congregation BJBE, www.bjbe.org or the Kidney Cancer Association, 1234 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60202, www.kidneycancer.org would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com Sign Guest Book at legacy.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 1, 2019.

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A. H.

May 4, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May 3, 2019

My deepest sympathy. May Almighty God give the family the strength and comfort that is needed during this difficult time.

Pam Redfern

May 3, 2019

Dear Eileen and Family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on Gene's passing. I will always remember how his smiling face and jovial personality could light up a room. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of transition.

FG Rich

May 3, 2019

Dear Eileen please accept our deepest condolences for Eugene. May the God of all comfort be with the family during this difficult time. Exodus 6:3

Larry & Ilene Grossman

May 2, 2019

Eileen:

We are sorry to hear of Gene's passing. He was a wonderful guy and a great neighbor. He will surely be missed.

Larry & Ilene Grossman

A. L.

May 1, 2019

May the family be comforted by Jesus' promise of seeing your dear loved one again. John 6:40.

Gloria Taussig

May 1, 2019

May His memory be a blessing

Lorraine Bock

May 1, 2019

Dear Eileen and Family,
I am sincerely sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing, and help you through this difficult time.
Lorraine Bock

C.B.

May 1, 2019

I am sorry for your loss.May the God of all comfort be with the family during this difficult time.

Lynn B

May 1, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Draw close to God in prayer during this difficult time.

April 30, 2019

My Condolences To The Family;
I'm so sorry for your great loss. May the God of all comfort be with you all during this difficult time.

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