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Irwin Serota Obituary

Serota, Irwin 89 years. Beloved husband for 65 years to Florence (Kosover); son of Sam and Jennie Serota; loving father to Ilyse (Serota) and Burt Diamond; adored Zaydie to Ilana Diamond; father to Arnold (Angie); grandfather to Nathan (Michelle) and Lauren Serota; cherished uncle to Michael, Lynn, Jennifer (Ted), Mitchell and Marc; brother to the late Miriam (Morry) Weiner and Leonard Serota. Proud owner of Sam Serota & Sons until his retirement in 1989. Graveside services Tuesday, 12:00 noon, at Westlawn Cemetery, 7801 W. Montrose Ave., Norridge, IL 60706. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Carl Rinne Lewy Body Initiative, UMHS, Office of Development, 1000 Oakbrook, Ste 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 or to the charity of your choice. He was one of the greatest of the greatest generation, and his memory will be a blessing in our lives. For information, please call 847-256-5700.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 18, 2016.

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Rhonda O'Brien

July 19, 2016

So sorry Irwin is deceased. I'm sure he loved Arnie. Other than expressing my condolences on the web, I will stay away from further expression.

Leah Cohen

July 19, 2016

Dear Florence and Family -- I am sorry to hear about Irwin's passing. My heart and thoughts are with you at this time. Sonny passed one year ago and I know how difficult it is. You are strong and all the happy memories will help
you get through this difficult time. I am still in Florida. Perhaps, we can meet in Chicago
sometime... LEAH

July 18, 2016

llyse, my dear childhood friend, it was so sad to hear of your father's passing, and thank you for letting us know. Please accept condolences on behalf of my mother Gail (nee Pitluk) and my sisters Sharon and Maura to you, your mother and family. May his memory be a blessing and may he dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Much love, as always . My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Diane S. Shapiro

Marshall Moonin

July 18, 2016

I know Mr Serota most of my life. I was friends with Arnold. Mr and Mrs Serota were the nicest people i have ever meet.I will sadness miss him. I used to bring my son over as a child and were would have cookies.

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7801 W. Montrose Ave., Norridge, IL

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