Ira Kaufman Obituary

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

With a heavy heart I send my sympathies to the family of Ira Kaufman who was an inspiration to me during the few years I knew him.
I will always remember his kindness, generosity and friendly demeanor.

Dear Audrey and Family,
We are currently in California and just found out about Ira. We send our deepest sympathy. We always enjoyed being with Ira and know he will be greatly missed by his family and all those who knew him.

Ira was a force at Rodman where I had the pleasure of working with him for a great many years. I'll always remember the helicopter rides, the Xmas parties, and his uncanny understanding of money. But most of all I'll miss that great big smile.

I had the pleasure to work for Mr.kaufman as a young man many years ago on his yacht the Gray Mist. We would jog together in the mornings and enjoy each others company. I will never forget him saying once that I was like a son to him and in many ways I saw him as a great teacher of life. I wish the Kaufman Family my deepest sympathy for their loss.My words to him would be" Mr. Kaufman I will always carry a great Respect and Honor to have known a man like you. God Bless.

Please accept our heartfelt sympathy over the loss of your beloved, Ira. We will miss him.

The Kaufman Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. Ira was a friendly face from the Exchange Bank days and set a fine example on how to not micro-manage us to success. I remember him fondly.

Dear Kaufamn Family & Friends, In my 2 years at Mesirow,I've had the pleasure of meeting Ira on several occasions. I will always remember him as a sweet & charming man, with a great sense of style & class. He always had a twinkle in his eye as he took the time out to acknowledge people around him. My condolences to all.

To the Kaufman Family:
As a former employee of Mr. Kaufman during the days of Rodman and Renshaw, he was the most wonderful and thoughtful employer. His presence made you want to come to work. There will never be another like him. May God hold you in His loving arms during this difficult time.

A wonderful life he shared with friends and family; Our thoughts are with his dear wife Audrey and family. Monette and Daniel O'Grady

Dear Audrey and Family,
Ira will be missed by so many who embrace fondest memories of him.
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies and sincere condolences.

Dear Kaufman Family,
My heart goes out to your family at this time. Ira was a kind and loving man who had a gift of putting a smile on the faces of those who were fortunate enough to come in contact with him. He will be deeply missed. I send this with my sincerest condolences.

May his memory be for Blessing!
Ira was a kind and gentle man, Who had a great sense of humor and a
tremendous love of life. Our sincere condolences to Audrey and the children.

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Steve, Lori & Sarah - Our sympathies are with you. We know how hard it is to lose a parent & grandfather. May wonderful memories help you get through this hard time.

Dear Kaufman family, our thoughts & prayers go out to you. Mr K has enriched myself & Ryan's lifes forever he will always hold a special place in our hearts. Thank you Mr K.

Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy. May each sad heart be replaced with joy and comfort by our Maker.

To Steve and Stacy, please accept our heart felt sympathies on the loss of your father.

Dear Kaufman Family,
My condolences go out to you in this unhappy time. It was an honor and privilege to have known and been associated with my namesake. He was an unusual man.

Steve, Lori, Stacy and Manny: Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. Remember and cherish the many wonderful times that you were able to share and enjoy.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Please accept my deepest sympathy in your loss. I am honored to have known him.

It was our privilege to know Ira. We will always remember his smile, his warmth and good cheer. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Karen and Gene Willner