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Howard Graff Obituary

Graff, Howard L. 77. Beloved husband of Luisita nee Mariano. Loving father of Michelle (David) Schiff and Joseph (Steven White) Graff. Proud grandfather of Mia Grace Dickens and Riley Faith Schiff. Dear brother of Barbara (Herbert) Dorfman and the late Robert S. Graff. Loving uncle of many. Masonic Service will begin Thursday 9:30AM followed by the Traditional Jewish Funeral starting at 10:15AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd., (at Niles Center Road) Skokie. Interment Westlawn. Memorials in his memory to JUF, 30 S. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60606, www.juf.org or Illinois Masonic Children's Home, c/o Masonic Grand Lodge of Illinois, 2866 South Via Verde St., Springfield, IL 62703, www.ilmason.org would be appreciated. Arrangements by: Chicago Jewish Funerals-Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com Sign Guest Book at legacy.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 23, 2019.

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Mary

January 17, 2024

Howard was a very kind, generous friend and he will be missed and remembered always.
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Mary

April 28, 2022

Howard was the kindest person I have ever known. I think of him often and am very thankful to have had the pleasure of calling him a dear friend.

Jon Goldstein

April 15, 2022

He was a kind neighbor and a good man

Mary Bender

February 6, 2019

Howard will be missed by all who knew him. My sincerest sympathy goes out to his family and many friends who will miss this kind, gentle man. Rest in peace Howie.

Anna Harambasic

January 29, 2019

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Ray Kandelman, Ed. D.

January 24, 2019

Our deepest sympathies to Luisita and all the Howard Graff family members. Elaine and Ray KANDELMAN. Beth Hillel Congregation B'Nai Emunah

January 24, 2019

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

Thomas Pecora

January 24, 2019

May G-d hold His most Trusted Servant in the Eternal Light of His infinite Love Forever and Ever.

A D

January 23, 2019

My deepest sympathies to the family. You can find comfort in knowing, our Heavenly Father has promised we will see our love ones again (Acts 21:15).

January 23, 2019

May Almighty God and his son Jesus Christ bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. John 17:3

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