Jerome Apfel Obituary

Daddy,
Missing you so much and thinking of you every day. I love you.

Dad-
Thinking about you this weekend on St. Patrick's Day. Still miss you more than ever!
Love, Stace

I miss you so much, Dad.

St. Patrick's Day is just not the same without you. It was one of your favorite days of the year. I love you forever and always, Stacey

Miss your eagerness to drop off the candy, miss your "Happy Valentine's Day, Babe." Most of all...miss you, terribly! Love you today and always.

Today-

Chanukah and the start of a New Year. I miss your calls, our movie dates, and most of all...you. Dad, may you be in a heavenly place where you feel no more pain. I love you forever and always. Stace

Dad-

Today is six months since you left us. I think about you every day and miss you so very, very much.

Jerry, how does one say good by to an old friend, you may have left this world but never my memory nor my hart, sleep well my friend fore we shall meet again in a better place and at a future time.

Always your friend,



Joe

Dear Gloria, Stacey, Jen & Jeff:

I just wanted u 2 know that your dad's b-day didn't go unnoticed. I can never forget it. My folks ann. was 10-21 & my mom always said her favorite nephew'w b-day was the next day. b/t/w...did u know that my mom had the honor of naming your dad? He hated the name,but not her!. Love to all of you, Shelly, Les & Andrew

Thinking of you yesterday, on your birthday,and EVERY day. I love you, dad! Love, Stace

Dad-

I think about you each and every day, missing you more and more. Another holiday weekend without you. It just isn't quite the same. May G-d bless you with the peace you deserve! Love Always, Stace

Dad-

It was a very tough birthday yesterday for me. I miss you so much and think about you all the time every day. Tim helped make my birthday special, just as you would have wanted it for me. I am trying to stay strong, but it's really difficult for me. I love you and miss you more than words can describe. Love, Your "Babe"

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,

may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.

Dear Jerry,



You were in my thoughts all day today, especially when the fireworks display began this evening. It was too difficult for me to watch since I knew how much you enjoyed sitting out on the deck. Perhaps you had the best view ever. I pray for you daily and know that you are at peace. Love you. Gloria

Dad-

Knowing how much you loved patriotic holidays, like the Fourth of July, will make today especially tough. B.B.Q.'s and catching movies on the Fourth were always fun, as were catching a parade to watch. When te fireworks are set off tonight, I will try to stay strong by thinking of how much you loved to watch the show after dinner on mom's porch. I imagine, that you now have the best seat in the house to catch a spectacular show. I love you and really, really miss you. Stacey

Apfel Family,



Please know my thoughts are with you during this very hard time.

Dear Stacey, Jenny, Jeffrey, Gloria, and Elly:



I am so sorry for the loss of Jerry. You have a wonderful family that is filled with love even through the hard times. I know that Jerry's memory will live on through all of you. I'm sure that he will be watching over all of you, now free of pain, and is so proud of the family that he helped to create.



Love,

Stacey T

Dear Jerry,

I miss your daily calls and I'm thinking about you a lot. You left us too soon. I love you.

Love, Mom

Dad-

I have tried really hard to stay busy today, as it is an especially sad day for this Father's Day. Calling your voice mail and hearing your voice brought some piece of mind. I love you and I know that you are with me today and always.

Love, Stacey

Dear Jerry,



You left us much too soon. Your presence at Easter and Christmas will be sorely missed. You had become part of our family too. Tito, Dave, Dan ,Jeanne and I will always be grateful that we got to share a small part of your life. Our sympathy goes to your family.

Rest in peace Jerry, we will meet again.



Love, Linda

Dear Jerry

You were not only my "Big Cousin" but my idol. I remember all the things we did together. Although our adult lives took us different places the memories of the things you did with and for me remain forever. I will love you always and will always remember our times together.

Marc

Uncle Jerry,

I will always love you from the first day I was born. I remember the sleep overs that me and Jeff would have when we were yong and I remember that some nights we would go outside and check out the stars and the moon with the telescope. I am still in shock that my uncle has passed away and my mother is trying to be hard for all this too.

The first time I really felt that we actually bonded was two weeks ago when you called the house at 10:30pm and and I told you mom was sleeping alread and you and I talked over an hour or so and we talked about the family and I told you how proud I was for Jeff and we also talked about me coming by one night and trying to fix the Tivo for you because Stacey by accident program some shows that you were really not interested in. We also talked about myself of how proud of you that I am trying to get myself on track all by myself and we talked. I really felt that we really bonded for the first time in my life. Well at least we bonded before you passed on.

I will always love you in my heart and I am sure you will look over me, Karen, and Mom. Say hello to Terry and Cathy Levins for all of us and I am sure you will be watching over Emily too while we live our lives down here until it is our time.

I am also sure you saw me salute to you for your life that has touched our whole family. I also felt very honored of being a palbearer for the funeral and I am sure that is what you would want too, Thank you. I am alos sure you will be wathcing for my future wife to come in my life if it is either one of the Michless and that I have met from the gym or somebody else new coming in my life I am sure you will be watching for that and saying to yourself and to eveybody up there my nephew finally met somebody for himeself like his sister met Dan.

Love always and for eternity your nephew,

Ari.

A very old friend, a high school buddy who lost track of his friend, sends his deepest sympathy to Jerry's loved ones. After all these years Jerry is still in my thoughts as I know he will be in yours.

Dear Gloria and Kids,

Bob and I want to tell you that your family were wonderful neighbors. When we moved into Morton Grove twenty years ago we were welcomed by you with open arms. You were a delightful family to be around, living next door to us. We appreciated all your little kindnesses. We loved your doggies and we were glad to be part of your lives while you lived in Morton Grove. We were very saddened by the news of Jerry's death. He was a good, kind man. He will be in our prayers, as you and the children will be. THANK YOU for being such nice neighbors. I wish I knew that Jerry liked Irish music. We could have shared a few Irish tunes together. God love him.

Irene (HENNIGAN) and Bob Groebner

To Gloria and the Apfel Family -

Our sincere condolences and deepest sympathy. Bernadine and Larry Castle

Dear Jenny and family,



You are in my daily thoughts and prayers during this difficult time!



Love,

Dear Stacey & Family,

My heart goes out to all of you, on this most sad day. I wish for all of you, that the sadness and pain of your loss will subside in time. Your dad with always be in your heart & head, and will be watching over you, to guide you through out your journey in life. He is now at peace and the pain he has lived with is no longer. I feel your pain, and I wish I could help you heal in time. I am always here for you, and have been since 1978, which seems like a life time ago.

My deepest and heart felt sympathy to your whole family.



Love,

Cindy Levy Sahl

Dear Stacey & Family,

My heart goes out to all of you, on this most sad day. I wish for all of you, that the sadness and pain of your loss will subside in time. Your dad with always be in your heart & head, and will be watching over you, to guide you through out your journey in life. He is now at peace and the pain he has lived with is no longer. I feel you pain, and I wish I could help you heal in time. I am always here for you, and have been since 1978, which seems like a life time ago.

My deepest and heart felt sympathy to your whole family.



Love,

Cindy Levy Sahl

Dear Gloria, Stacey, Jenny and Jeff,



My deepest sympathy to all of you. Jerry was always so very nice to my family and I when we were neighbors in Morton Grove. I know that he and my dad had some of the same interests in military items. Please take comfort in the fact that he is at peace and is watching over all of you. Also know that your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

consolations on your loss. we remember jerry fondly and were stimulated by his interests.

Dear Gloria, Jeff, Stacey, Jenny, and Ellie,



Jerry was a good man, warm, gentle, and kind. I will always remember the BBQ's we shared with your family.



May your memories sustain you during this most difficult time.



Love,

Val, Yohay and David Hahamy

Dear Gloria, Stacey, Jen, Jeff(your wife)& Mrs. Santo:

What is there to say? I just know that his Aunt Irene will be there for him, as always. We will always chereish our fun memories growing up. Be well now, Jerry, we will remember you always, & pray for you in spirit. Much Love to all of you.....SHelly, Les, Andrew, Marc & Linda

Gloria, Stacey, Jennifer & Jeffrey,

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my heart and prayers.



Cousin Jerry, you will be greatly missed!



Love,

Cousin Cindy

Dearest Friend,



I never realized the void that would be created in my life with you gone. I hope we meet again. You were the dearest and most faithful friend anyone could have had.



Your loving friend,



Al

Jenny and Family,

I am so very sorry for the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.



Love, Kelly

Dear Gloi and family,



What can we say? We feel as if we lost a part of our family. Jerry has been in our lives for about 40 years (he is the one responsible for me getting a driver's license---the other drivers might not think that was a good thing).



We will remember all the wonderful traits Jerry had----his knowledge, wit, and kindness. We will also remember all the celebrations and fun times we shared.



Hopefully, all his good traits and the fond memories you have will sustain you during this very difficult time.



With love,

Fern, Walter and family

Daddy,



I miss you so. You were my best friend, and could always make me happy, whether it be by giving me gifts or just talking about anything with me. You will always be in my heart, and I look forward to the day where I'll meet you in heaven. JoAnna also misses you, and has cried for you. Gabi will grow up to love you. Please watch over us, and protect us. We all love you forever.



Jeff, JoAnna, and Gabrielle

Dearest Jerry,

I am so very sad today for you and us. Know that I always loved you and will always think about you. Rest in peace.



Love, Your wife and still your best friend, Gloria

Daddy,



I miss you and love you so much, and know you will always be watching over the family. You will be in my thoughts every day.



With love,



Your daughter,



Jenny

Dear Dad,

Every time I try and make sense out of all this, I keep coming back to the same place that I began - the beginning. I am so very sad that you left us all so soon. It just doesn't seem real. Please just know how much I loved you, because I did love you so very much. We all did. I will always be your "Babe and "Sweetheart." I hope that you are in a place now where you have no pain and you have found peace. I know that Alex, Chelsea, and Fonzie are right by your side and that grandpa is helping you every step of the way. I will love you forever and always. Your Stace

Rest in peace, my friend. Your struggles in this life are over and you start a new adventure in your life hereafter.



Shalom, Jerry