Funeral Details

Henry Lee Pevitz

January 10, 1956 - September 23, 2026

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Friday, September 25, 2026 at 12 Noon

Graveside

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

Rabbi Yosef Schanowitz

Gathering

Central Avenue Synagogue Sukkah
874 Central Avenue
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
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Monday at 9AM

Memorial Contributions

Central Avenue Synagogue
North Suburban Lubavitch Chabad
874 Central Avenue
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
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OBITUARY

Henry Pevitz, age 70.

Dear father of Ross (Serena) Pevitz, Chase Pevitz, and Parker (Margret) Pevitz. Proud grandfather of Ellis and Everett Pevitz. Cherished brother of Rozelle (the late Harlan) Langer, Loretta Zusel, Barbara Pevitz, Stanley Pevitz. Graveside service Friday 12 PM at Shalom Memorial Park, 1700 West Rand Road, Arlington Heights. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Central Avenue Synagogue, North Suburban Lubavitch Chabad, 874 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035 www.nschabad.org. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.


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I met Henry when we were about twenty. Over the years, our friendship grew. Over the years, we had the honor of hosting him for Pesach and Rosh Hashanah.
Personally, when I went to purchase my second home, I needed an additional $25,000 to qualify for the mortgage. Henry told me that he'd loan me $25,000 until a second mortgage could be put in place. Without Henry, I would have never been able to afford that mortgage.
He was always a good friend, and I will miss him.

larry goldsmith
September 24, 2026
On behalf of Chicago Title, I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to Henry’s family. Henry was a true professional and a trusted and loyal colleague. May his memory and goodness live in all of you.

Gustavo Abello
September 24, 2026
Henry was a good friend and fun to be with. At A1 Mortgage I was his Personal Assistant. He had what I called the Magic Drawer we would laugh at what he put in there. I saw him the day before he moved. I will miss him very much.

Cathy Stein
September 24, 2026
My heart is breaking, Henry blew his shofar for me last night. He was wonderful to me. I will mourn him forever. He adored his family and did not want to hurt them.

susan belter--ricker
September 24, 2026
We have many fond memories of Henry and will always remember what a genuine and special person he was.

Jody & Phil Greenberg
September 25, 2026
Was shocked to read about his death- we met him many years ago when our kids were young. A real mensch and a fun person- always with a smile and a laugh. He will be missed very much. Sandy Starkman and Larry Pachter

Sandy Starkman
September 25, 2026
It’s so hard to say goodbye to such a special friend as Henry. We’ve been friends since high school and have
shared so much despite the fact that I moved to Boston. If I looked up the word “mensch” in the dictionary, I would expect to see Henry’s picture. He was a man of integrity, a caring and generous person and he loved his family and friends more than anything. I will always remember his beautiful smile, infectious laugh and zest for life. I will miss you dearly California Kid.

Linda Maslin
September 25, 2026
So sorry for all of our loss. Henry’ mother, Trudy, z”l, was Barry’s first cousin. Henry always greeted us with that special smile of his. We were able to livestream the funeral from Denver. We hope your sweet memories bring you some comfort. He will be missed.

Barry and Diane Samet
September 25, 2026
I got to know Henry very well when he lived next door to me for two years at Amli Apartments & he joined the BJBe temple recently & I would see him at Friday night services. I checked up on him frequently. I will miss him terribly.

Lynne Krasny
September 25, 2026
I worked with Henry for several years. A true mensch. Always a smile and a friendly greeting you could count on.
He would always tell me I’m still on his list of people he prayed for and that was Henry. Giving of himself to others always. He will be missed and the world will be a sadder place without him. My condolences to his family.

James Ruby
September 25, 2026
I've known Henry since high school and I often saw him professionally and at shul. He was truly a mensch in every sense of the word. He was a very caring individual and always asked about the family. I'm shocked by his passing and i'll always miss his positivity and smiling face. What a loss for all of us, but i know he's already moving and shaking in Olam HaBa. Norm Finkel

norman finkel
September 27, 2026
Henry was a good, kind, and funny guy. He always wore a smile. Above all, he loved his family, his children and grandchildre. We will miss him.
May his memory be a blessing.

Janet & Gary Resnick
September 28, 2026
Henry was always a pleasure to talk to, a real mortgage professional! Gone too soon!

Christina Razzi
September 28, 2026
My deepest and heartfelt condolences to Henry's sons and family.

I met Henry 35 years ago. Upon the initial interaction when we met Henry's genuine warmth and kindness was abundant. Thereafter, for over 3 decades of a friendship with Henry he was unwavering in his display of interest, kindness and warmth which was Henry's composition.

Further, Henry extended his attention and energies to helping others and being a solutions provider. This exemplifies Henry's selfless nature. Other's always 1st.

What stands out most was Henry's pride when talking about his 3 son's.

May Henry's memory remain of the highest blessing!


Greg Greenberg

Greg Greenberg
September 29, 2026
I met Henry 21 years ago when I was saying Kaddish after the loss of my Dad. After he heard the Rabbi say my name, he introduced himself. Over the past year we became friends. I often gave him rides to and from Shul after Henry moved to Deerfield. He called me almost every Friday to wish me a good Shabbos. I will miss my friend.

Jan Derdiger
October 1, 2026
I am deeply saddened and just seeing that Henry passed last week. I knew him in high school. When I stayed overnight at my Bubbie’s apartment, Henry and I would sometimes walk to Bnai Akiva together. He was fun and kind. Such a good neshama. He will surely rise so high

Robbie Chark Diciacco
October 1, 2026
Sheldon and I were so sorry to hear of iut loss. What a lovely sweet guy. Shel will miss walking and talking to him. May his memory be for a blessing. Merle and Sheldon Rosenfeld

Sheldon Rosenfeld
October 1, 2026
Henry -his brother Stanly and my late brother Howie and I would go downstairs to the basement during Rabbi Zeev Wines shul at Kesser Maariv Shul ( 1970-1973)/ The sermon was in Yiddish so we went to prepare the kiddish ( we were the official tasters of the herring and gefilte fish etc). Henry was a real Bal teshuva and one of the pillars of the shul/ Henry asked me to try and come on Shabbat mincha maariv to make the minyan -i did my best -we went to the Academy together -In 1973 we made Aliya -Henry visited us in Israel -and told us that (1974-75??) he came by bus / the bus driver made a sudden stop and a beautiful girl landed in his lap -he looked at her and said" I know I'm irresistible but this is aediculas!" He was so funny ! He was Howie's best friend . Henry was friends with my sister Susie and they all kept in touch throughout the years. Henry was a wonderful person and a good Yid !
Steven (Shmuel) Rose Netanya Israel/

Steven Rose
October 2, 2026