Jack CHERBO Obituary

CHERBO, Jack A leading figure in the publishing industry, Jack Cherbo died on November 14, 2011, at his home in Los Angeles, California, at age 85. Jack was born in Chicago, IL, on May 1, 1926. After serving in World II with the USAAF, he received a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Northwestern University in 1948. Using his business skills and charismatic personality, he became a partner of a top Chicago advertising agency, Phillips & Cherbo. Eager to carve his own niche, Jack moved to California and started Windsor Publishing in Woodland Hills in 1964. In 1993, he and his wife, Elaine Hoffman, formed Cherbo Publishing Group, Inc. Today this company is the leading publisher of quality custom books for commercial, civic, historical, and trade associations. Jack pioneered the concept of funding books for these organizations through the sale of corporate profiles. Jack is survived by his loving wife, Elaine; his daughter, Meradith Cherbo; two stepdaughters, Kimberly and Wendy Hoffman; his beloved Samoyed, Cody; and many caring friends and colleagues. A longtime supporter of the Democratic Party and numerous charitable and community organizations, Jack will long be remembered for his generosity and sense of humor. A private interment is being held for Jack. Family and friends are invited to share their remembrances of Jack on Friday, Nov. 18, from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the family home, located at 2116 Country Hill Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90049. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made in Jack's memory to the charity of one's choice.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Nov. 16 to Nov. 17, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Jack CHERBO

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Jack Allen

November 11, 2019

Windsor Publications in Encino in the late
60's provided my dad's company Service's Unlimited with a maintenance contract that followed Windsor from the Encino location to the Woodland Hills location. After the contract was over, Windsor hired my uncle from the maintenance company as a proofreader who then stayed with the company through the early 80's. Those days were a blur but very productive. Dad, my uncle, mom and most of my folks have moved on with
Jack; however Chicago folks which is where my folks were from, like Jack were the best. He was good people and thanks to him he helped my family have a good life. Thanks Jack

Jack Allen
jackallenmusic.com
son of Clarence Allen owner of Services Unlimited Maintenance and friend of
Bob Thomas Construction
My uncle
Isaac Newton Perry

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Gina Thornburg

November 23, 2011

Dear Elaine, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Jack was a lovely man. I enjoyed working for both of you at Cherbo Publishing Group a number of years ago. May you know God's comfort and love during this time of loss. All best wishes, Gina Thornburg

Rhonda Fitzgerald

November 19, 2011

Tom and I will miss you cousin Jack. I can remember when I was a child in Chicago and my brother and I would come over to play with Mimi and Brian. You always had a smile and a joke for us. I never felt like a stranger. You also took Us to see Bozo the clown. I will always remember you.

Love,

Cousin Rhonda

Jack Allen

November 17, 2011

My dad did the cleaning @ the Encino office '68 and then when you moved co. to Woodland Hills. My uncle who also worked for my dad in the cleaning of the building then was hired by Windsor as a proofreader. Jack was part of that great generation of doers and taking care of business. God bless you and your family.

Carole Schiffer

November 17, 2011

Dear Elaine & Family:
What a great loss. Jack was always such a vital and strong man. I learned a great deal when I worked with him at Windsor Publications and continued to enjoy both his and your friendship through the years.

Please know I am thinking of all of you
Carole

Patricia Conroy

November 16, 2011

Elaine: I am so sorry to hear about Jack. He was such a kind man. I haven't forgotten the visits Jack made to see my late husband, Terry, at our Ironwood home after Terry had his stroke. My best to you and your family.

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