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Jerry Primack Obituary

Primack, Jerry H. 74, died peacefully at home on March 30, 2017. Partner of the late Tom Filauro; son of the late Ann and Max; brother of the late Bobby (Nadine); nephew of the late Maurice Engerman (Vivian), late Char Eisgrou, late Sarah LEvine, late Sylvia Mashkes, and late Faye Sinnenberg; uncle of the late Donna Primack. He is survived by his nephews, Scott Primack, many cousins, and a myriad of friends. He grew up in Chicago and graduated from Roosevelt High School He settled in California in the late 70s, launching a highly successful real estate career in Hollywood, beverly Hills, Palm Springs and Chicago. Jerry was a devoted son, a generous uncle, a loving cousin, and a best friend. There will be a Memorial Service at Kol Ami Synagogue, 1200 N. La Brea, Los Angeles, on April 27th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society and cancer research for lung and liver.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 9, 2017.

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September 22, 2017

I too, am Jerry Primack, originally from Chicago. I've never met Jerry, but periodically came across his name in the newspaper, or people asked if I was the realtor. I did speak with him once, many years ago and had intended to meet him "one of these days". Sorry to hear of his passing. Morale of my story: "Don't put off til tomorrow what you can do today"
Jerry Primack

April 27, 2017

I send my condolences to the family of Jerry Primack. I have worked for Joyce Rey for 23 years, and so remember Jerry, who was such a dear man. I have just read the news and am saddened by his early death. May he rest in peace - he was such a lovely up person. Lainie Gelber De Mars

April 25, 2017

On behalf of the Shapiro Family in Ormond Beach, Florida, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire family of Jerry. I am distantly related to Jerry via Jordan Eisgrou, and I had the opportunity to meet him many years ago when he visited his aunt Charlotte in Daytona Beach. Again, our sincere condolences to the entire family. Dr. Philip and Marsha Shapiro

April 25, 2017

Jerry I will miss our shared love of matza ball soup and real estate. May your memory be a blessing!
Yossi Held

Chris Vasilakopoulos

April 21, 2017

Jerry, I will miss you. Miss your friendship, your crazy personality and just the wonderful person you were. You always made me laugh and always gave me good advice. I am blessed to have met you and may you rest in peace. I will never forget you . Love and miss you. Chris Vasilakopoulos

April 6, 2017

Jerry and I went to kindergarten together AND NEVER LOST TOUCH. He was nicknamed PETER PAN by his friends here in Chicago. His joy of life and youthful spirit was apparent every day that he lived. He was so proud of the "old neighborhood" and when he came back here if people knew Jerry was in town, they got together. I loved him dearly and so counted on him to lift my spirits, give me advice and make me feel loved as I loved him. Life will be missing a sense of spontaneity and fun.....we thought he would live to be 106 like his mother who died a year ago. But it was not to be. And even with that...... he was "OK WITH IT." He lived a wonderful life...no one gave him anything....He worked and the success was all his own. How can one say REST IN PEACE? Jerry???? Resting in peace???No. Jerry.....shake the place up! Fly high and joy filled...and some day we will be together again....all of us! xoxooxoxoxox

Pat Cohen

April 5, 2017

I am crushed to learn of Jerry's passing. He was an AMAZING friend who never met a stranger. We would have lots of laughs about life and real estate stories. When he left Chicago in August, he was SO positive that everything would be okay and he'll be back in June. This gives a whole new meaning to "Man plans and G-D laughs." A good friend is hard to find, however, harder to lose. RIP, Jerry. I love and miss you.

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