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Melvyn Gelman Obituary

Gelman, Melvyn S. age 68, beloved husband of Arlene (nee Boyansky), fond son of Shirley Gelman, loving father of Steven (Stacy), Nancy Gelman, Robert (Debra) and Debra (Ross) Posner, cherished grandfather of Jamie, Jacklyn, Jennifer, Jessica, Joshua and Zachary, dear brother of Florine (Joseph) Borden, fond brother-in-law of Marsha (Stuart) Glantz, Sidney (Irene) and the late Bernice Boyansky and the late Martin Boyansky, loving uncle of the Levine's, Fleisher's and the Boyansky's, nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews, adored friend of many and special friend of Joseph Patrick. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Northwest Suburban Jewish Congregation, 7800 W. Lyons St., Morton Grove, 60053. Service Tuesday, 1 p.m. at The Weinstein Family Services Wilmette Chapel, 111 Skokie Blvd, Wilmette. Interment Westlawn Cemetery, Chicago. For info, 847-256-5700. Sign Guest Book at suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 3 to Dec. 4, 2001.

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Rob Festenstein

December 8, 2001

To The Gelman Family:



May the memory of your husband, father, and grandfather be for a blessing.



Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.



Sincerely,

Rob and Rachel Festenstein

Bezaleel de Ocampo

December 4, 2001

To the Gelman Family,



Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.



Bez de Ocampo

Sharp Electronics Corp.

Romeoville, IL

Donna & Bruce Zimmerman

December 4, 2001

With heartfelt sympathy for the loss of a very nice man.

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