Irwin Magad

Irwin Magad obituary, Arlington Heights, IL

Irwin Magad

Irwin Magad Obituary

Visit the Shalom Memorial Funeral Home - Arlington Heights website to view the full obituary.
Irwin Magad, 88. Beloved husband for 63 years to Linda, nee Bloom; devoted father of Arlene (Jeff) Levin, Howard (Kasey) Magad, and Joel Magad (Marybeth Murphy Magad); cherished Zayde of Jeremy Levin (Katie Keidan), Daniel Levin, Emily, Kelsey, Jacob, Jackson, Hayden, and Claire Magad; proud great-grandfather of Shira and Micah; dear son of the late Harry and Dorothy Magad; caring brother-in-law of the late Ronald Bloom; loving uncle, cousin, and friend of many. Irwin was a proud veteran, spending many years at Jewish War Veterans Post 29, Highland Park. He loved golf and spending time with the HOGs (Happy Old Guys), but above all he loved family. He will be deeply missed by all whose lives he touched. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jewish War Veterans, www.jwv.org, or Lake County Honor Flight, www.lakecountyhonorflight.org. Funeral service Wednesday, March 26, 10 AM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Rd, Arlington Heights. Interment to follow at Shalom Memorial Park. For a link to view the service, shiva, and to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org, 847-255-3520.

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Shalom Memorial Funeral Home - Arlington Heights

1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-9607

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