Kenny "Crocko" Weinberger, former rock star, consummate salesman, entrepreneur and fun-loving friend to all, died peacefully at 78. He is survived by his sister Judy Nack (Peter Lewy), and his twin sister Gayle (Richard) Rovnick, his children Dan (Kelli) Johnson, Rachel (Adam) Fisk and Jake (Erin) Johnson, long-time love and companion Leta Gold. Dear grandfather of Luke, Emma Violet, James, Cooper, Olivia, Elizabeth, Ellie, Jack and Liv. Fond uncle of Allison, Jennifer, Emily and Elizabeth and great-uncle of Henry, Isabel, Charlie, Asher and Liam. A special heartfelt thanks to Cherry, Carmela and Raphael for their kind and diligent care. Kenny loved to sell, tell jokes, golf and watch Chicago sports teams. He was very proud of more than 25 years of sobriety and leaves scores of people with smiles on their faces. Service Thursday, 11:00 am at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd., (at Niles Center Rd.) Skokie. Interment is private. To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 22, 2021.

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Perry Ruda

December 24, 2021

I am deeply saddened to hear of Crocko´s death. He was a special friend and a true gentleman. Why he called me Mugsy is a mystery, but it makes me smile.
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Randi LeBoyer

December 23, 2021

The Levin and LeBoyer Families will miss Kenny at family dinners and holidays with Golds. He was always telling jokes and stories that made us laugh and appreciate our gatherings together. Our deepest condolences to the Weinberger family,

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Laure Chill

December 22, 2021

Bill and I are sending our condolences to your family. May his memory be a blessing.

George and Cathy Edens

December 22, 2021

I will always remember the great times we had at Eagle Ridge Golf Club [ Galena, IL ] . I will miss you my friend.

Barry Grossman

December 22, 2021

Sorry to hear about Ken- sincere condolences to his family.

Jon Missirlian

December 21, 2021

I just heard the sad news. I will remember Kenny as a very funny guy with a big smile. I am so sorry for all of the families loss. I am especially thinking about Dan, Jake, and Rachel

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