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Seymour Emalfarb Obituary
Emalfarb, Seymour passed away on March 3, 2008, in Delray Beach, Florida. He is survived by his loving wife Gloria, his children, Bradley and Lisa Emalfarb, Sandra and Ron Zisman, Hal and Geri Emalfarb, Mark and Lisa Emalfarb, his grandchildren Aaron, Joshua and Lily Emalfarb, Michael, Scott, and Tommy Emalfarb, Ashley, and Hailey Emalfarb, Jason Risdon, Brandon and Lauren Zisman, Adam Schlifke, Michelle and Corey Harris, Alana Schlifke; his great-grandchildren Skyelar and Ari Harris, his brother David and Jeannete Malfar, and his loving sister Doris Karp. Seymour Emalfarb lived for his children and grandchildren. He had a knack for finding the next big thing, bringing home a collectible for all of us to discover or enjoy. His sense of humor never left him and was evident for all up to his death. Chapel Service Thursday, 10 a.m., at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Manor, P.O. Box 260, Momence, IL, 60954. Information: 847-255-3520 
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Robert Vitale
February 27, 2019
Mark: Very sorry for your loss. Bob
August 3, 2009
Dear Brad and family,
Can't believe I am hearing of this unfortunate loss to the Emalfarb family, and the community, Lake Zurich, Riverwoods, and Boca Raton. Wow how lucky you all were to have such a wonderful in your lives ! I will miss him very much.
Steve Phillips, Deputy Chief of Police Lake Zurich, Ill. Retired
Stacy Bozeman
March 26, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Mary Ann Hertz
March 8, 2008
Dear Hal, Geri, Mike, Scott, Tommy and the whole Emalfarb Mishpucha,
Sending my sincere sympathy. "May his memory live for a blessing."
heidi & Jim kirsch
March 7, 2008
To the whole Emalfarb Family,
Our deepest sympathys go out to you. He was a wonderful man and will be missed. Always Jimmy and Heidi Kirsch.
David, Cari & Samantha Shindler
March 6, 2008
Brad and Family- We are so sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sue Doering
March 6, 2008
Hal and family - we extend our deepest sympathy.
Bob Vitale
March 6, 2008
Mark: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. Sorry for your loss.
Faye and Geoff Liss
March 6, 2008
Our sincerest condolences
Faye and Geoffrey Liss
Jack Olin
March 5, 2008
Honey and I will miss a great friend who brought great joy to all. Honey and Jack Olin. Boca Raton.
Cindy Superfine/Goldsmith
March 5, 2008
Hal,
Jay and I were so sorry to hear about your dad. Our prayers are with you and your family. Cindy and Jay Goldsmith
Katherine Manola
March 5, 2008
Gloria and family, I am so sorry to hear of your lost. My prayers are with you.
David Sabin
March 5, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.
Larry, Dianne, Zach and Zoe Harris
March 5, 2008
I have too many great memories to share growing up with Brad and his family. Our deepest sympathies to you all.
Phil & Sheila Levinson
March 5, 2008
So sorry to hear of your loss. He will be truly missed from us at Boca Woods for all he did for our community.
David and Jeanette Malfar
March 5, 2008
He will be missed by all. We will miss him.
David and Jeanette Malfar
March 5, 2008
All of us will miss him. We will miss him.
Maureen Bonifazi
March 5, 2008
"Papa Sy" you will be greatly missed.
My prayers to Gloria and the whole Emalfarb family. Love and hugs to all of you.
Muf
Connie Cundiff
March 5, 2008
Gloria --so sorry to learn of Seymour.
All my best to you and family.
lorena bacci
March 5, 2008
I'm sorry for your loss. The Emalfarb family is in our prayers.
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