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Jeffrey Cramin Obituary

Jeffrey David Cramin, age 36, owner of Sarkis Cafe in Evanston, beloved husband and best friend of Marla, nee Jaffe; loving father of Brandon, Andrew and Samantha; adored son of Theodore Cramin and Diane Davidson; dear brother of Kevin Cramin; son-in-law of Stuart (the late Adrienne) Jaffe; brother-in-law of Scott (Debra), Alan and David (Jennifer) Jaffe; trusted friend of Truffles the dog. Friend to all Sarkis Cafe customers. Service Thursday 10 a.m. at the Weinstein Family Services Wilmette Chapel, 111 Skokie Blvd., Wilmette (1 block N of Old Orchard). Interment following at Shalom Memorial Park, Arlington Heights. In lieu fo flowers, contributions to the Jeff Cramin Scholarship Fund, Kendall College, 2408 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL 60201. For info 847-256-5700.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from May 14 to May 15, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey Cramin

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Diane (Mom) Davidson

May 28, 2002

My heart is broken without your presence Jeff. Know that I was always very proud of you and will miss you so deeply my beloved son.



Love You Always,

Mom

Timothy Powell

May 21, 2002

Dear Jeff-

Thanks for waking me up on those cold mornings...thanks for your kind words, your smile, and for the extra hashbrowns!

Love, Timothy, Betty, Charlie, & Matt The Powell/Olivera/Pianko family

ELINOR & RICHARD GORDON

May 17, 2002

Dear Stuart,



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



Love,



Elinor & Richard Gordon

Julie Burdette

May 16, 2002

Marla and family,

I was deeply saddened to hear of your tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May Jeff's love and happy memories be with you always.

--Julie Burdette

Deirdre,Justin and Charles Zubrod

May 16, 2002

Jeff--Thanks for the great times at Sarkis--we will miss you. Our prayers are with you and your family. Sadly, The Zubrod's

Daniel Flaherty

May 16, 2002

Marla, Brandon, Andrew & Samantha,

I am so sorry to hear about the tragic loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Susie Spitzer-Cohn

May 15, 2002

To Jeff's family,

This past year I have taken my son and two of his good friends to have breakfast at Sarkis every Thursday morning. I can't think of another place that would have inspired us to brave so many dark winter mornings. Being greeted by Jeff's warm smile and his knowledge of everyone's standing order, being treated to stories of his family and his kids he spoke of with such pride and pleasure (he loved that Brandon came and helped out at the restaurant), being included in such a wonderful circle is something we will always treasure. We will miss Jeff so much and we will also continue our breakfasts at Sarkis enjoying the memories we have of him that will always be there. Our thoughts are with you all.

Kristen Troken

May 15, 2002

Dear Cramin Family,

I am truly sorry for your loss, but Jeff has touched so many peoples life. He always had a love for everyone and a beautiful heart, to match his caring smile. I feel lucky for every knowing Jeff and having the warming hugs I would get whenever I saw him. The compassion he had for life, and the love he shared will never be forgotten. He will truly live forever in the hearts of the people who will never forget him. He will be missed.

marilyn leader

May 15, 2002

My condolences to the Cramin family and the Jaffe family. My heart goes out to you for your loss.My thoughts are with you.

Marilyn

Todd Safran

May 15, 2002

My deepest sympthomy. Jeff was a wonderful man and an amazing friend as our friendship grew at Sarkis. He filled a tough pair of shoes and did it with his own zest and charm and warmth and he will be missed. We love you! -Todd

Melvin Gerber

May 15, 2002

Dear Family

I am sorry to hear about Jeffrey.

I meet Jeffrey at his restaurant and he was always friendly and had time to talk to all of his customers. He will be missed.



Mel Gerber

Kimberly Stotlar

May 14, 2002

To Marla, Brandon, Andrew, Samantha, The Jaffe Family, and The Cramin Family: May you find comfort in the love of family and friends and solace in the joyful and beautiful memories that fill your heart.



You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Burl Covan

May 14, 2002

Dear Marla, Brandon, Andrew and Samantha,



Jeff was one of the finest young men I have known. My love and support go to you on your tragic loss. Jeff's warmth, love and character will always be with you.



Love, Uncle Burl

Kristine Lund

May 14, 2002

Dear Marla, Brandon, Andrew and Samantha,

You're in my thoughts and my prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss and will miss Jeff. He was a great person.

Jennifer Bever

May 14, 2002

Marla: I am so sorry for your loss; know I am thinking of you and sending you big mental hugs. Give Brandon, Andrew and Samantha a big hug too.

Bari Berman

May 14, 2002

Dear Marla,



I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

Ellen Dinkel

May 14, 2002

Dear Marla, Brandon, Andrew and Samantha:

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will always remember Jeff as the great father and husband he was.



Ellen

Brian Zisook

May 14, 2002

Dear Friends...or should I say family,



I was a most frequent customer of Sarkis. I go to lunch there almost everyday of the week during my school lunch break. Jeff was one of the reasons the establishment brought in trusted, happy customers like myself. I considered Jeff a friend and was planning on asking him to attend my graduation party. I hope that in his honor Sarkis will stay open as to let the many people who eat there remember what a great man he truely was. He will be missed and I want you to know that the support of your community is behind you.

Susan Shamoun

May 14, 2002

Dear Marla, Brandon, Andrew and Samantha-

My heart and thoughts go out to you and to all of Jeff's family.

Christine Stefano

May 14, 2002

Marla, Brandon, Andrew, and Samantha - I am so very sorry for your loss. God bless you.



Chris

Bob Berger

May 14, 2002

It seems as if it was only the other day when Jeff and i would play at the townhouse at Skokie Court! In recent years we passed when he would cook me and my family breakfast always talking about the old days. My thoughts are with you and your entire family during this difficult time. Regards, Bob Berger, Friend From School

Luis, Pablo & Cecilia Guerrero

May 14, 2002

We will miss your smiling face and your friendship. I am sure they are very excited that they will now have a "Sarkis" in heaven. It will never be the same without you Jeff!

FERN & RON BERGER

May 14, 2002

TO THE FAMILY OF JEFF CRAMIN.OUR SON BOB WENT TO SCHOOL WITH JEFF. WE KNEW HIM AND WAS SO GLAD TO SEE THAT HE TOOK OVER SARKIS GRILL. HE SEEMED SO HAPPY. MY HUSBAND AND I WERE SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THIS TERRIBLE EVENT.

OUR SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO ALL OF THE FAMILY.



FERN AND RON BERGER

FORMERLY OF WILMETTE,ILL

NOW OF BOYNTON BEACH, FL

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