Alan Birman Obituary
Alan Birman, of Evanston, passed away on November 14, 2025 at 85 years of age. He was the father of Naomi Birman, 41, and is preceded in death by his sister Donna (Birman) Jaffe.
He was a lover of travel, art, dance, and theater, and a proud Jew. He would appreciate donations in his name to Hillel International, Jewish United Fund, or The Art Institute of Chicago.
Arrangements entrusted to Chicagoland Cremation Options in Schiller Park, Illinois.
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