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Phillip Zaretsky Obituary
Phillip L. Zaretsky, age 87; beloved husband of Miriam, (nee Aronson) for 61 years; loving father of Harlene (Marc) Rosenberg and Barbara Zaretsky; proud grandpa of Brian Rosenberg; son of the late Joseph and Sarah, (nee Gancewitz) Zaretsky; brother to the late Gertrude (Harry) Steinberg and Mary (Ralph) Kinberg; brother-in-law to Esther (Stanley) Penn; uncle to Joni (Howard) Friedman, Jay Steinberg, Michael (Lauren) Penn and Laurel (Monty) Friedman; and much-beloved great uncle to many nieces and nephews. Born in Chicago, a proud veteran of WWII and a long-time resident of Evanston. His family meant everything to him and they will miss his gentle sweetness, sense of humor and friendliness to all. Service and interment Tuesday 12 Noon at Westlawn Cemetery, 7801 W. Montrose Avenue, Norridge. Contributions in Phil's name may be made to a charity your choice. Info Lakeshore Jewish Funerals, 773-435-1558. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Phillip Zaretsky
December 6, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.
The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care
Bonnie Schoeneman
December 6, 2012
Dear Miriam, Harlene and Barbara. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have many fond memories of Phil. I consider you as family and want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Fondly, Bonnie Schoeneman.
Ted Ingram
December 4, 2012
My condolences to Miriam and Zaretsky Family our sympathy and caring hearts go out to you. Philip was a gentleman that I always looked forward to seeing as well as his charming wife. Yes, he will be missed.
Ted, RD (Block Center)
Anne Sainz
December 4, 2012
Harlene,
Sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
David & Barbara Berger
December 4, 2012
You have our deepest sympathy for the loss of Phillip. You are blessed with your memories of good times shared. May they warm your thoughts in the days to come.
Sincerely,
Barbara and David
December 3, 2012
Harlene,
I was so sorry to learn the sad news. May your beautiful memories sustain you through this difficult time. With love and heartfelt sympathy, Debbie Lentine
Stu Opprnheimer
December 3, 2012
Miriam and Family you have are deepest sympathies.....Phil was a great bowling teammate and friend,,, and one of the nicest guys ever,,,, sorry that we haven;t seen you the last few yrs love Stu and Joan Oppenheimer
Hillary Colton
December 3, 2012
Harlene,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers and my thoughts.
December 2, 2012
I am a fellow Evanstonian that went to Dawes with Harlene. Please give my families condoences to your entire family.
Colleen Moriarty
December 2, 2012
Hello Mrs. Zaretsky, Harlene and Barbara. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. There are no words to comfort you now but you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Colleen Moriarty
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