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David "Bud" Besser
David "Bud" Besser
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David "Bud" Besser Obituary
Beloved husband of the late Rachel nee Harris for 70 years. Loving father of Pamela (Steven) Theroux, Robert Besser, Valerie (Lee) Shapiro and Randi Besser and "daughter" Tess. Chief "Pookie" to grandchildren Joshua (Michelle), Danny, Sam (Jayme), Traci, Alex, Jori, Jake, Ariel (Yaakov) and Jesse. Great-grandfather of 10. Devoted son of the late Manny and Violet. Cherished brother of the late Dorothy (the late Sidney) Aronoff and brother-in-law of the late Pearl (the late Earle) Magid. Caring uncle of many nieces and nephews. Beloved childhood friend of 90 years of Mervin Block. Founder and publisher of the Niles and Morton Grove Bugle for 50 years. Life-long lover of his Michiana and chocolate. Graveside services Wednesday, 3:00PM at Westlawn Cemetery, 7801 West Montrose, Norridge. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, www.heart.org. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com
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Glenn Goldstein
September 17, 2024
My sympathies to the extended Besser family. Having your father for 99 years a real gift to all of you. Being neighbors in Morton Grove provided wonderful memories growing up. May his memory be a blessing to all.
Glenn Goldstein
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