Fryer, Jeffrey G. age 53, beloved husband and best friend of Eileen (nee Rubinson), loving and "best" father of Perry "PJ" and Jason, devoted son of the late Ben and Pearl, treasured nephew of Jack Levine, cherished brother-in-law of Lauren (Glenn) Morris and Michael (Grace) Rubinson. Jeff's kind and giving nature drew countless friends to him. His sudden loss is insurmountable. Service Monday, 11 a.m., at Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3760 N. Pine Grove, Chicago, IL. 60613. Interment Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Anshe Emet Syn. or Parkinson's Disease Research Society, c/o Dr. Michael Rezak, Glenbrook Hospital, 2100 Pfingsten, Ste. B110, Glenview, IL. 60026. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group, Irwin Goldman, Funeral Director, 847-478-1600To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Mort Gelberd
October 18, 2022
Jeff was one of my best and loyal friends ever! I miss him very much. We had an absolutely wonderful friendship. G-D bless you Jeffrey.
Mort
Mort Gelberd
October 18, 2021
Jeffrey was one of my long time best friends. He was so loving, considerate, loyalty and everything we could hope for in a friend. I continue to and always will miss him. Mort
Joyce Mainiero
November 30, 2005
Dear Eileen and family:
I am so sorry to have just found out about your loss. Jeff was truly a gentleman and good friend to everyone who had the opportunity to meet him and enjoy a piece of your life together. I remember many good times at your house, the renovations there and especially when we met around the time of PJ's birth. The love and generousity of both of you was extended to everyone around you and for that we must all be thankful to have had the chance to share time with you.
Working together all those years ago was a special time.
Life is indeed too short, be thankful for and cherish the time you were allowed with Jeff. And be blessed with the rememberance of him through your boys.
Love to you all in this time and in the future.
Joyce Mainiero
Mort & Kitty Gelberd
November 3, 2005
Dear Eileen, P.J., Jason, and Jack,
No words can describe the amount of pain that any friend of Jeff's must be going through at this time. He was a great person and a great friend. We will miss him. If there is anything we can do to help all of you during this trying time, please don't hesitate to call us. All our love.
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Roger & Barb Chernoff
November 2, 2005
Dear Ilene,
We send our dearest condolences to you at this sad time
Frank & Stephanie Orsi
November 1, 2005
Eileen, PJ & Jason,
My entire family was shocked & devastated when we heard about Jeff. We loved him so much -- we lost a gem. I believe it's the very best people who are taken from us too soon. A day hasn't gone by where we don't think of you all.
Frank, Stephanie & Sophia Orsi &
Bunny Rosen
Moish and Ruth Rapoport
October 27, 2005
Dear Eileen, Jack and Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Bobbi Greenbaum
October 26, 2005
Dear Eileen and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your best friend and husband Jeff. Being so far away my brother Bob Stephanie and I feel so badly that we could not catch a flight just as you did with and for my mothers funeral. We wish you all are love and support and wish that we could be there to give you a big hug.
Please call either of us at any time if you need us for anything.
When things calm down we should all get together as this proves that life is to short.
All are love,
Bobbi, Barbara, Stephanie,Bob and Brandon Greenbaum
Janice Hefter
October 26, 2005
Dear Eileen,
I just heard about your terrible loss! We remember you and Jeff fondly from when Jason and our son, Justin, were in pre-school together at Anshe Emet! We're so sorry and we have you in our thoughts.
Janice and Steve Hefter
Ron and Kathy Weiss
October 25, 2005
Dear Eileen and Family, We were so saddened to hear the unsettling news about Jeff and the tragic loss to your family. Our deepest sympathies go out to you and the boys. Jeff always had a special style marked by a kind and generous nature; a real gentleman in every sense of the word. Although we have not had much direct contact in the last number of years, our memories of Jeff and now his loss will remain in our thoughts and hearts. Please know that we are thinking of you and your family.
Donna (Sommerfeld) Medina
October 25, 2005
Dear Eileen, My sincere condolences to you and your boys at this tragic time in your lives. I was both shocked and saddened to hear of Jeff's untimely passing. He was a great man, extremely loyal, kind, and generous. From Lake Geneva to Las Vegas, New Orleans, or even dinner downtown Chicago, being with you and Jeff was always a guaranteed good time. Cherish your memories, and allow yourselves to grieve. You will heal in time. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Donna(Sommerfeld)Medina
Tamara Rogers
October 25, 2005
PJ,
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. May God comfort you at this time.
Sandra Silver
October 25, 2005
With deepest sorrow and sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your dear husband Jeff. Thinking of you and the lovely times I had at your home.
Jeff and Rita Sachs
October 25, 2005
We were shocked to hear of your loss. I had just spoken to Jeff in the last 10 days. He generously offered to help me with a problem I was having with my aging mother. He was a good man and will be missed by many.
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Jeff and Rita Sachs
steve koppel
October 25, 2005
my family sends our concern and love for Jeff and his family. He was a good man who lived a good life. A great loss for many people.
Nina Bell
October 24, 2005
Dear Eileen, I am shocked and saddened by your loss. My prayers are for you and your family. May your memories, good friends and family bring you through these days and on. truly, Nina Bell
Rick & Susan Dale
October 24, 2005
Eileen, PJ & Jason:
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Jeff. He will be missed by many. Please let us know if we can be of any help.
Sandy & Glenda Mason
October 24, 2005
Dear Eileen,
Glenda & I were shocked to hear of Jeff's demise this weekend. We are deeply saddened by your loss. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family.
Lynn Miller Socol
October 24, 2005
I am greatly saddened by the loss of Jeff. He was a high school friend and I will always remember him as one of the nicest and most sincere people I ever knew.
Neal Blustein
October 24, 2005
My sincere condolences on Jeffrey's passing. Although I hadn't seen Jeff since my Dad's funeral in 1993, seeing his notice brought chills. Our fathers were best friends for about 70 years, maybe more. As a young boy, I can remember being at the Fryer's apartment on the West Side of Chicago and in their duplex, near our's in Jeffrey Manor.
Suzy Koenig
October 24, 2005
Eileen and Family,
I am shocked and deeply saddened to hear of your most tragic loss. Jeff was a great commicator and a wonderful friend. He will be deeply missed. If they is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to contact me
Fondly,
Suzy Koenig
Peter Heil
October 24, 2005
Dearest Eileen,
We send our love and sympathy to you and the whole family! We are deeply saddened by your loss!
Peter,Susan and Zachary Heil
larry fleischer
October 24, 2005
Our sincere condolences to the Fryer family. I have know Jeff for over 20 years from a business aspect and personally. He was always willing to help other people and will be missed.
ROBIN & MICHAEL MORGENSTERN
October 24, 2005
DEAR EILEEN AND FAMILY, WE ARE SHOCKED AND SADDENED BY JEFF'S UNTIMELY PASSING. WE WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH. IF WE CAN BE OF ANY HELP TO YOU AT THIS TIME, PLEASE KNOW THAT WE ARE THERE FOR YOU.ALL OUR LOVE, ROBIN AND MICHAEL
Denise & David Alfassa & Gross
October 24, 2005
We love you. You will survive this with the help of everyone that loves you.
Denise
gale & mark kozloff
October 24, 2005
Dearv Eileen,
Mark and I are shocked and saddened to hear about the loss of your beloved husband. Your family is in our thoughts.
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