Jay Allan Yusko

Jay Allan Yusko obituary

Jay Allan Yusko

Jay Yusko Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mitzvah Memorial Funerals - Northbrook on Feb. 11, 2026.
Jay Allan Yusko, age 78. Beloved husband of Carol Thor; cherished father of Rodney Yusko (Carolyn Roy) and Jamie Yusko; devoted son of the late Seymour and Shirley (Josephson) Yuskowitz; dear brother of Marcia (Donald) Irvin; fond uncle of Sara (Bodin) Suttles; loving nephew of Norton and the late Barbara Josephson and the late Lillian and the late Jerome Solomon; former husband of the late Nellie Yusko, nee Harper . Graveside funeral Thursday February 12th at 2pm at Waldheim Jewish Cemetery, gate 275, 1700 S. Harlem Ave, North Riverside. Family and friends who can't attend the service can watch it on Jay's webpage on www.mitzvahfunerals.com live, or any time after the service. In lieu of flowers contribtuions in Jay's name to Hadassah www.hadassah.org (please designate the donation go to Hadassah's hospital in Israel) would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Mitzvah Memorial Funerals 847-MITZVAH 847-648-9824

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