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Joseph Kaufman Obituary
Kaufman, Joseph H. passed away November 19, 2008, age 59, husband of Liz Hurtig, father of Sheila Kaufman, son of Jo Ann Kaufman and the late Charles Kaufman, brother of KC Kaufman and Bruce Kaufman (Judy Silverstein), uncle of Amelia Kaufman and Noah Kaufman. Joe was Executive Director, Information Technology, for the College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois at Chicago, where he worked for over 30 years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Northwestern Memorial Hospital Palliative Care and Home Hospice Program, or to KAM Isaiah Israel Congregation. Memorial Service on Sunday, November 23, 2 p.m., at KAM Isaiah Israel, 1100 East Hyde Park Blvd., Chicago. For information about access to the Temple, please call: 773-924-1234. 
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Sponsored by Liz Hurtig, Joe's wife, & Sheila Kaufman, Joe's daughter.
eric deflorio
February 11, 2009
We will really miss Joe...he was a unique individual and always a pleasure to work with.
Eric DeFlorio & Wayne Thomas
Interstate Electronics
Bob Gaensslen
December 28, 2008
To Joe's Family,
I am a faculty member at UIC Pharmacy, and knew Joe pretty well at work. His passing was a tremendous shock to all of us. He left us way too soon. Many people in the College relied on Joe, and we all liked and respected him as a colleague and consummate professional. He will be missed, and his absence noticed for a long time to come.
Paddie Ploger
December 3, 2008
Liz,
I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. My sincere condolences to you and Sheila. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
harvey pokorny
November 28, 2008
I was a peer of Joseph back in the 1950s in Horace Mann School and Cub Scouts. I am sorry to hear of his passing.....a great old friend.
Gwen Haney
November 23, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will miss him and forever carry him in my heart. Liz & Sheila always remember that he is your guaridan angel and will look over you both forever. May God Bless You and I am praying for comfort for you and your family.
Mike Wilensky
November 22, 2008
My sincere condolences and best wishes to all of you.
Mary Hynes-Berry
November 22, 2008
Dear Liz, I am so sorry to hear of Joe's death--you have moved deeper into the difficult landscape of loss but as we said to each at Charlotte's service--a small consolation is that the loss is so great and that the love has so sustained and transformed us. I will be thinking of you and perhaps we can have tea some afternoon to make twilight less oppressive. Mary H-B
Jasmine Joseph
November 21, 2008
My heartfelt condolences to Joe's family and friends. I worked with him for 3 years at UIC. He was very helpful, responsible and informative. He was a great person with wonderful personality. He will surely be missed by everyone who knew him. May the bright memories of his great deeds give peace and consolation to his family and friends.
Pat & Al Hoodwin
November 21, 2008
Dear Liz,Sheila, Joanne, K.C & Bruce ;
Joe was a wonderful man. He will be missed by everyone. We will always treasure the time that we spent with him. i am happy that i was able to have dinner with him a short while ago. He was so brave about his health problems.
May the wonderful memories you have of him console you now.
Our thoughts are with you.
Pat & Al
Eric Ilg
November 21, 2008
My deepest condolences to Joe's family. I worked for Joe at UIC for 4 years, during which time Joe was always willing to lend a helping hand with a smile on his face.
Larisa Cavallari
November 21, 2008
I am a faculty member in the College of Pharmacy. I sought Joe's assistance numerous times over the years. Joe was always so helpful and knowledgeable. I had the pleasure of sitting with Joe at an event several years ago. We had such a nice conversation, and I really enjoyed getting to know him on a personal level. I will truly miss him.
Dave OLeary
November 21, 2008
To the Kaufman family my most sincere condolences, I knew Joe for over 20 years from doing networking work in the College of Pharmacy and will miss him greatly.
Dave O'Leary
UIC
Cathy Savoie
November 21, 2008
Dear Liz and Sheila,
I am deeply sadened to hear of the passing of my dear friend Joe. I am so grateful for the time spent just talking with him last June. His humor and goodness will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and support are with you during this most difficult time. With love, Cathy Savoie
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