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Leon Upin Obituary


Upin, Leon age 89, beloved husband of Rivian (nee Raff), loving father of Ira (Jennifer Bruce) Upin, Andrea Upin Deutch and Lenard (Laura) Upin, cherished grandfather of Joshua (Carla), Helen and Tessa Upin; Charles, Harry, Benjamin and Robert Deutch; Mindy, Ricky and the late Noah Upin, adored brother of Ethel (the late Morry) Appleman, devoted son of the late Isaac and Anna, fond son-in-law of the late Mollie and Harry Raff, dear brother-in-law of Allan (Harriet) Raff and the late Ruth L. Raff, also survived by his many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Services Monday, October 31, 2005, at 12 noon, at Weinstein Funeral Home North Shore Chapel, 111 Skokie Blvd., Wilmette. Interment Westlawn Cemetery. Mr. Upin was a founding member of Skokie Central Traditional Synagogue and a longtime member of Congregation B'nai Emunah. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be made to Skokie Valley Hadassah, 4711 W. Golf Rd., Suite 600, Skokie, IL. 60076 or to the charity of the donor's choice. For information, please call Weinstein Funeral Home, 847-256-5700

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 30 to Oct. 31, 2005.

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Kathy Barjesteh

November 1, 2005

Your family is in my thoughts.





(Harriet's brother's daughter)

Lynda Klein

October 31, 2005

Dear Andrea, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Please accept my condolences to you and your family.

Sincerely, Lynda Klein

herb and sarah fisher

October 30, 2005

dEAR bIBBY,

Herb and I were so very sorry to hear about Leon's passing. He was such a kind and gentle man.I will have only wonderful memories of him. You





both have had such a wonderful life together along with your grandchildren and children.

We wish you and your family only good health and much love.

Take care of yourself, Herb and Sarah Fisher

Vera , Mark, Michael Meltzer

October 30, 2005

Condolences and heartfelt sympathy on the loss of you husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, uncle, and beloved friend.

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