Hon. Sheldon P. Zisook

Hon. Sheldon P. Zisook obituary

Hon. Sheldon P. Zisook

Upcoming Events

Nov

20

Memorial service

3:00 p.m.

Temple Jeremiah

937 Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093

Nov

20

Service

4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Calls of Condolence: Max and Benny's Restaurant

461 Waukegan Road, Northbrook, IL 60062

Sheldon Zisook Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mitzvah Memorial Funerals - Northbrook on Nov. 7, 2025.

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Hon. Sheldon P. Zisook, age 91. Beloved husband of the late Lillian (Gross) Zisook; cherished father of Mark (Michelle) Zisook, the late Stacey Robinson and the late Randy (survived by Lori) Zisook; former father-in-law of Don Robinson; loving grandfather of Steve Zisook, Samantha (Douglas) Money and Nathaniel Robinson and great-grandchild Jack Money; dear brother of Dr. Sidney (Karen) Zisook and the late Lorraine Sone; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Sheldon was an Administrative Law Judge for the Social Security Administration in Memphis, TN and Phoenix, AZ.

A memorial service will be held Thursday November 20 th at 3 PM at Temple Jeremiah, 937 N. Happ Rd, Northfield, IL 60093. Family and friends who can't attend the service can watch it on Sheldon's webpage on www.mitzvahfunerals.com live, or any time after the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Sheldon's name to The American Cancer Society www.donate.cancer.org would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Mitzvah Memorial Funerals, 847-MITZVAH (847-648-9824)
Mitzvah Memorial Funerals - Northbrook

3100 Dundee Rd Suite 801, Northbrook, IL 60062

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Upcoming Events

Nov

20

Memorial service

3:00 p.m.

Temple Jeremiah

937 Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093

Nov

20

Service

4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Calls of Condolence: Max and Benny's Restaurant

461 Waukegan Road, Northbrook, IL 60062