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Stephen Zucker Obituary

Zucker, Stephen W. Age 78, loving, caring, and devoted husband for 48 years of Shelly Zucker, nee Young; devoted son of the late Mildred and Herbert Zucker; beloved son-in-law of the late Naomi and Herb Young; caring and stunning father of Neal (Marko Iglendza) Zucker, Herbie Zucker, Jennifer Healy, and Tory (Randy) Boyer; loving Papa of DJ, Ally, Cassidy, Sammy, Daniel and Lizzie; dear brother of Patti (Howard) Penner; cherished brother-in-law of Alan (Cara) Young; treasured uncle and friend to many. Member of Tamarisk Country Club, Rancho Mirage, CA: attended DePaul University LLB 1966 and DePaul University JD 1969; Member of the Illinois State Bar, ABA, Northern District of Illinois, Federal Court, Illinois Supreme Court and member of the Florida Bar; former member of the DePaul University Deans Advisory Council School of Law; former member of the Presidents' Council of Roosevelt University; former member of the NFL Player Association, MLB Players Association, and the NBA Players Association. In 2011, Steve was the first agent to be inducted into the Chicago Sports Hall of Fame. In 1994, recipient of the Ed Kelly's Giants Award Dinner. In 1997, recipient of the Illinois Fatherhood Initiative. Sustaining board member of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and founding member of the Juvenile Diabetes Metropolitan Chicago. Service Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. at Am Shalom, 840 Vernon Ave., Glencoe. Interment Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 1 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60602, www.jdrf.org. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group, www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com, (847) 478-1600.



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 4, 2018.

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Nicholas Tziavaras

April 29, 2025

To the Zucker Family
I met Steve when I was an Assistant States Attorney in the Second Municipal District. I always enjoyed working with him and conversing with him. He and I had a few cases that we resolved. He was always professional, civil, and credible. He was an exceptional lawyer and agent. He was a pioneer in his field sports agent representation and set high standards. Steve encouraged me to take the next step in my career and move to California and practice law. He was very happy when he learned that I passed the California Bar Exam. I always enjoyed our talks about sports and politics especially his time when he was an Assistant Corporation Counsel.
.Steve was not only an exceptional lawyer and sports agent but also a first rate gentleman and family man. It is hard in todays world where there is such division, incivility, and anger to find quality people like Steve. I recently purchased his memoirs and started reading his book. It reminds me of the good man he was and how he was universally respected in both the legal profession, sports world, and business. He served his clients well .
God Bless the memory of this fine man.

Our Deepest Condolences
Nick and Stephane Tziavaras

Nathan

April 8, 2025

Steve saved my life

Jay Lazar

December 2, 2022

I had known Steve since 5th grade and have many wonderful memories of him. I think of him often and miss his friendship.

PAUL GOLDSTEIN

December 13, 2020

Steve was a counselor at All American Day Camp in Park Ridge with his friend Jim Fizdale in the 1950's. My father was the owner of All American. I was happy to read about Steve's success stories as a sports agent over the years.
It's with great sadness I read about his passing.

Jaimie Iosello Georgis

January 13, 2019

So Very sorry to hear of your family's great loss, but grateful to have known your great love, that is, Steve... What an extraordinary man!! What a beautiful legacy his life has left through you and your children. I have no doubt he's one of the brightest stars in Heaven.
xo Jaimie Iosello Georgis

Ilmars Strauts

December 10, 2018

I knew Steve in Senn high school..He was a good friend to me and I have wonderful memories of him..I was an immigrant kid from Latvia at the time and he went out of his way for me..We both had marginal grades but we did ok in the real world..my sincere condolences to Steve's wife and the entire family..

victor meskin

December 10, 2018

sorry for your loss but the memories will always be there==my memories of zwock always bring a smile to my face--we lived down the block so-- clinton -senn -frat brothers and than thru the years our warm brief encounters--he'll certainly be missed===buddy meskin

December 7, 2018

Dear Shelly,
I am so sorry for your loss
Janis Karras Kirshner

Karyn Meyers

December 7, 2018

Shelley and family,sorry could not be with you. My memories of this sweet man go way back to my teens. You know the stories. What a great guy. You had him for so long for good years and that is what your family will build on going forward. So sorry for your loss, sweetie. I am so glad I knew him and I can remember that beautiful smile and laugh. Zwock, no one will fill your space..
Karyn Meyers

Judi Schindler

December 6, 2018

Michelle, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort from your memories of a long and eventful life together.

Walter Kaiser

December 5, 2018

Shelly , Even though it's been several years since we've seen each other, I will always cherish the times we spent together with you and Steve! My condolences to you and your family! Best regards Walter Kaiser

Sally Blume-Kelly

December 5, 2018

Neal,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sally

Liz Stiffel

December 5, 2018

Dear Neal and Marco and Family,
Anything I can say or do at a time like this will be of little comfort. You and your entire family have my deepest and
sincerest sympathy.
Love, Liz Stiffel

December 5, 2018

To the Zucker family, I am so sorry for your loss. It was a privilege and honor to be involved in Steve's care. Steve was an amazing man who deeply loved his family. Your memories of him will last forever. God bless you all. Kathy RN

Judy and Mitchell Komaiko

December 5, 2018

Our sincere condolences. Thinking of you.

With love,

December 5, 2018

I am saddened to hear of my high school buddy's passing. Stevea warm smile and contagious laugh will surely be missed by all.
My condolences to the family.
Shirley Alter Franks
Senn High Scholl Class of 1958

Steven LeVine

December 4, 2018

Dearest Shelly , Neil and Herbie, Jennifer and Tory my heart goes out to all of you on Steve's passing. We loved him and love you may his memory be a blessing.

Judith Meyers

December 4, 2018

My sincere condolences to the Zucker family, may the memories of a life well lived give you peace and the priviledge of sharing your life with Steve bring you joy and gratitude.

Bob Kushnir

December 4, 2018

Steve and I first met bike riding at Greenbriar Park in 1950 while students at Clinton Grammar School and continued a lifetime of memories. We played sports through High years at Senn and later at University of Illinois.We laughed and reminisced of the old days at his house just hours before his last goodbye.He was lucid and funny and always with his remarkable memory. We loved you buddy. Bob Kushnir

Ann and Rick Selin

December 4, 2018

To all of the Zucker family, our condolences.
May his name always be a blessed memory.

Randall (Izzy) Beider

December 4, 2018

I have known Steve for 64 years, through high school,college, and law school.He was always bright,extremely intelligent with a hearty laugh and ready smile.He will always have a place in the hearts of all who knew him.May the good Lord gather his soul and transport him on wings of eagles to his eternal rest.

Bill Lustig

December 4, 2018

Dear Zucker Family,

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.



Sincerely,

Bill Lustig
Northfield Police Chief

Jay Lazar

December 4, 2018

A close and loving friend for 67 years. Steve brightend and brought joy to to all who knew him. He will be deeply missed.

December 4, 2018

Prayers for this loss

Shawn Kelly

December 4, 2018

I would like to again extend my heart felt condolences to all of the Zucker family. It was an honor and privilege to have a hand in Steves care. In such a short time he had a lasting impact on me personally. He is why I do what I do. Sincerely Shawn Kelly Vitas LPN

Z L

December 4, 2018

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.

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