Funeral Details

Bernard Lisitza

October 22, 1939 - February 17, 2025

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Buffalo Grove Chapel
195 North Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
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Clergy

Rabbi Herschel Berger

Interment

Shalom Memorial Park
1700 West Rand Road
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
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Shiva

Lisitza Residence
1210 North Avenue
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
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Wednesday 6PM-8PM and Thursday 1PM-4PM.

Memorial Contributions

Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook
2095 Landwehr Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
www.chabadnorthbrook.com
or
Chabad of Silver Spring
519 Lamberton Drive
Silver Spring, Maryland 20902
www.chabadsilverspring.com




OBITUARY

Bernard Lisitza

Loving husband of Nessa nee Spencer. Beloved father Philip (Reshmi) Lisitza, Randi (the late Dave) Carlson and David (Chaya) Lisitza. Proud grandfather of many. Service Wednesday, 11AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road (One block north of Lake Cook Road) Buffalo Grove. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook, 2095 Landwehr Road, Northbrook, Illinois 60062 www.chabadnorthbrook.com or to Chabad of Silver Spring, 519 Lamberton Drive, Silver Spring, Maryland 20902 www.chabadsilverspring.com. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals – Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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Dear Bernie: we are going to miss you so much. You were a wonderful great person and friend to all of us at the Young Israel in NORTHBROOK and specially to myself and my family. May your memory be always a blessing for us

Behzad Farah
February 18, 2025
Bernie was a truly remarkable man with a warm and gentle heart. His humor could light up any room, and he had a unique ability to bring laughter and joy to everyone around him. As a cherished member of the Shul, he was a friend to all, always approachable and kind. His unwavering support and dedication to the Shul were an inspiration to us all, and we will forever be grateful for the kindness, humor, and generosity he shared so freely.

Mark Sawyer
February 18, 2025
Dear Bernie and Nessa,
It is with great sadness to hear of the loss of Bernie. His generosity and friendship will be greatly missed. May his memory be for a blessing.

Dennis Marshak
February 18, 2025
Our sincere condolences to Bernard’s family and friends.
We will miss his lovely sense of humor and encouraging ways. His love to the human race we’ll always treasure in so many ways. Bernie will live in our hearts forever! We’ll never forget him. We love you dearly Bernie! You will be missed. Rest in peace our friend!

Luis Aharon & Miriam Rangel
February 18, 2025
We were very sorry to hear of Bernie’s passing. May his memory be for a blessing. He will be missed. It was an honor to have known him. May his family be comforted in his loss by all who knew him.

Ronald and Vivien Katz
February 19, 2025
Bernie was a consistent member of the Shabbat minyan at Young Israel of Northbrook. I first met Bernie when I started attending Shabbat minyan’s to say Kaddish for my father. Bernie was always cracking jokes and cheering me up in between aliyot, but when it came time for the Torah reading, he would always focus on the portion and study it closely. He was a devoted Jew and a great community member. Thank you, Bernie, for making me feel at home all of those Shabbat minyans - BDE.

Kevin Rahmanim
February 19, 2025
Bernie was a wonderful person. May his memory be a blessing, BDE.

Afsaneh Rahmanim
February 19, 2025
Our deepest condolences to Nessa and the entire family on the passing of Bernie. He was a remarkable individual and cared greatly for his beautiful family and friends alike. May he remain a Blessed Memory to everyone.

Sander and Ferne Berman
February 19, 2025
Our deepest condolences and sympathy to Nessa and the Lisitza family . We will always remember Bernie as a kind and extremely generous man with an excellent sense of humor. He was tireless in his support of our community! His memory is a blessing! I believe that the love lasts forever! May you be comforted by Hashem and among the mourning of Zion.
With love,
Belinda Elkaim & Family

Belinda Elkaim
February 19, 2025