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Leonard Burstyn Obituary

Burstyn, Leonard "Lenny" Leonard "Lenny" Burstyn, 50. Beloved husband of Julie nee Rudder. Loving father of Noah and Jesse. Cherished son of Mira and Morris Burstyn and son-in-law of Gail and the late Ernest Rudder. Dear brother of Garry (Nancy) Burstyn, Benjamin Burstyn and brother-in-law of Ilene (Michael) Stewart and Elisa (Paul) Metsger. Fond uncle of Jake, Griffin, Shelby, Michael, Jacob, Ryan, Shannon, Josh and Jordan. Service Monday 11AM at North Shore Congregation Israel, 1185 Sheridan Road, Glencoe, IL 60022. Interment Memorial Park. Memorials in his memory to North Shore Congregation Israel or University of Chicago Head and Neck Cancer, Gift Administration and Business Data, 5235 S. Harper Court, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60615, http://bit.ly/universityofchicago. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com Sign Guest Book at legacy.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 19, 2019.

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David Freidberg

February 21, 2020

Lenny was my fraternity brother. I clearly remember him as being such a sweet nice guy. He will be missed.

Barry Schneider

December 8, 2019

I just found out from my mom Audrey this sad news. My heart goes out to you. Wishing you all strength and peace, and sending love.

Judy & Mike Richards

April 27, 2019

We have no words that will help. Our thoughts are with you all. I can only tell you the hurt is always there, but time makes the hurt easier. Sincere condolences.
Mike & Judy Richards

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April 26, 2019

Take comfort in knowing that God can awaken those who fall asleep in death through Jesus Christ if we have faith 1THESSALONIANS 4:14

Kerran A

April 25, 2019

My heartfelt sympathies to family and friends during this difficult time...May your fondest memories bring you joy and may prayers to the God of all comfort strengthen you. He promises, "I have heard your prayer. I have seen your tears. I am healing you."(2 Kings 20:5)

Pat Winer

April 24, 2019

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Sincere condolences to you and your family.

April 23, 2019

Our deepest condolences. Always enjoyed talking to Lenny, our hearts are heavy with saddness over your loss. Bob, Milly and Melissa Calabrese

April 22, 2019

As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your treasured memories continue to bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.

Dave Simone

April 22, 2019

I will always remember my cousin Lenny as the kindest sweetest human being on the planet. May his life and his disposition be a lesson to us all, and inspire us to always do Mitzvot.

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April 22, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

April 20, 2019

I express my deepest condolences at this time of sorrow. I pray for your strength as each day passes. Continue to reflect on the memories that brought so much joy. Seek refuge in the God of all comfort and he will sustain you.

R.D.

Birmingham, AL

April 19, 2019

Such a nice man and such a horrible loss for his family. Pat Cherry

Sidi and SAM Newman

April 18, 2019

My sincerest condolences to theBurstyn family for the los of Lenny.May God give you strength during this time of mourning.

Alan Hirsch

April 18, 2019

I meet Lenny in my late middle school years... he always had a smile on his face. I fondly remember when he danced with a chair at a bar mitzvah or two - just for a good laugh. It's been many years since we talked. He was a kind and good old friend - my sincerest condolences to his entire family.

Paula Simone

April 18, 2019

For our beautiful cousin, you will always be in our hearts. For our courageous family, his spirit of goodness & kindness will live on forever within all of us. Love you all dearly.
Paula & Rick Simone

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April 18, 2019

My sincerest condolences to the Burstyn family for the loss of Lenny. May God's Word strengthen you during this time of mourning. (Isa. 41:10,13)

Peggy Blum

April 17, 2019

We love you all and are so very sorry . Len was a wonderful man . We feel very blessed to have had the fortune to know him. He will forever be in our hearts and prayers. We love you Noah, Jesse, and Julie. Our whole family is here to support you now and forever. ❤With great love, the Blum family.

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