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Mark Goldman Obituary
Mark is survived by his beloved wife, Denise Goldman (Hermanski), daughters Lauren (Nestor) Escobales, Dana (Jason) Garofalo, grandchildren Allison, Mia, and Barrett Garofalo, Eddie, and Sam Escobales, brother Jerry (Kathy) Goldman, nieces Julie (Aaron) Gaby, and Amanda Goldman.
Mark started his career as a school science teacher and went on to become dean of students and eventually retired as a high school guidance counselor from Thornwood High School after 32 years of service. Mark loved his job and even continued to substitute teach in the Lincolnway School District during his retirement. He loved his family more than anything and never took anything in life for granted. Mark and Denise were married just shy of 50 years and were such a beautiful match, they were inseparable throughout their marriage. He would beam when speaking about his daughters and devoted his life to being the best husband, dad, and grandfather, and he was. He was an avid fisherman and reader, and enjoyed watching Chicago sports, especially baseball. He spent many happy hours fishing, playing ball, and doing homework with his grandchildren.
Mark passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a valiant battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) for almost five years.
Funeral Thursday, November 30, 2023, 10:30 AM at Joliet Jewish Congregation, 250 North Midland Avenue, Joliet, IL with a public visitation from 10 AM - 10:30 AM. Rabbi Jennifer Steinberg-Martinez. Interment Zion Gardens Cemetery 6758 West Addison, Chicago, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society, PO Box 22324, New York, NY 10087, https://www.lls.org/. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjinfo.com
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Ken and Marie Kots
December 7, 2023
Our sincere condolences to Mark´s family.
We have great memories of Mark whether it was serving on the neighborhood association, sharing a love of fishing or just meeting and chatting on neighborhood walks. He will be truly missed .
Rick Struber
December 6, 2023
My deepest condolences to Mark´s family. May your fondest memories provide comfort. Thank you Mark for many years of friendship at Thorwood.
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Nancy
November 28, 2023
Mark was one of the kindest people I knew and he would listen to anything you had to say, truly listen. He also was the slowest person I ever meet, his pace in life really tested my patience. He was nuts about his family, Denise and his girls were his whole world. Denise and I will never forget the joke he told us at the credit union. Loved and admired you Mark.
Alan Stein
November 28, 2023
I am a t a total loss with the passing of Mark. I was always at his house growing up on the South Side. Throughout the years we have been in contact with Mark and Jerry our love for each other was monumental. Throughout the years we always stayed in touch, our bond was everlasting. I always remember
our summers together and it is a lasting memory of love for each other!
It's been a terrible year for me, with the loss of my wife and now Mark it is difficult part of life, I will never forget our him and the lasting memories we made together.
Alan
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