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Eric Joss Obituary
Eric Joss age 72. Beloved husband of Ellen nee Freedman. Loving father of Daniel, Jillian (Michael Maciel) and the late Jaclyn. Dear brother of Wilfred (Russell), David (Cheryl) and Norman (Rozes). Fond uncle and great uncle of many. Service Monday 11AM at Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 N. Broadway Ave., Chicago, IL 60613. Interment Memorial Park, Skokie. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Anshe Emet Synagogue, www.ansheemet.org, Spertus Institute, www.spertus.edu or American Jewish World Service, www.ajws.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com
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for Eric Joss
Nancy Trock
March 18, 2021
Dear Ellen, Daniel and Jillian - I am sad to hear that Eric passed. I was privileged to work for and learn from him at Joss Equities. He was smart and kind and always put his family and friends first. He exemplified one who lived his values and enjoyed his life. It has been a few years now and I hope you're all getting on okay and comforted by your memories of being with Eric. Sincerely, Nancy Trock
Nancy Weinberg-Winston
January 27, 2018
Dear Ellen,
I'm just catching up with this sad news of your loss of Eric.
My memories of him and you in the early days of your romance in NYC are vivid and heartwarming and I send my belated but deepest condolences to you, Daniel and Jillian.
Your old NYC roommate,
Nancy Weinberg Winston
Keith Sachs
July 16, 2016
Dear Joss Family
Eric and I shared an apartment in Ann Arbor when we were both working on our MBA's. My future wife, Renée, and I had many wonderful conversations with Eric during her visits and later, when we set up housekeeping in Ann Arbor. Renée was not native American so she and "the rug" as he was known at our Packard Ave man cave, spoke of the transition to American life. Eric introduced us to some of his favorite music and they became our favorites too Last summer, we reconnected when I was in Chicago. I spent the morning with Ellen and Eric and we talked about the old days and Renee who had passed away less that 6 months before my visit. Now I share your pain, dear Ellen, and my heart goes out to you and your children. I will think of my friend Eric each Friday with I say Kaddish.
John Lajka
July 14, 2016
To the Joss Family.
I was saddened to hear of the loss of Eric today. He was my mentor and took me under his wing at Klaff-Joss. He recognized my potential and had was very instrumental in my life long successes. I owe him a lot today.
Again, my condolences to Ellen, Daniel and Jillian.
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Howard Alper
July 11, 2016
I am very sorry to learn of the passing of my good friend Eric. We spent many years together enjoying each other and tennis.
He will be missed by many.
Howie Alper
July 11, 2016
Rick and I were very saddened and shocked to hear of Eric's death. There were many wonderful moments we spent with you and will remember him always. We now cherish running into you at the Symphony as that was the last time we saw Eric. His kindness and smile will stay with us for always. Wishing you strength and love Ellen, Daniel and Jillian. Love Judy and Rick Perlman
Joseph Edelheit
July 11, 2016
Dearest Ellen, Dan and Jillian
It has been so long....yet because of "fate" we were connected again through Kyle....I remember with great joy knowing Eric and appreciating him during the most painful time of the family's life..I remember taking to him about South Africa...and his dreams of moving to the US...I have kept very few "things" from my days at Emanuel...but the stain glass window of the Tree is always with me
It now hangs in my apt in Rio de Janeiro....
I am so sorry for your loss....his smile and warmth did not die!
May his memory always be the enduring blessings he created.
You are all in my prayers...
Rabbi Joseph Edelheit
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