Funeral Details

Philip H. Graff

March 27, 1935 - January 8, 2026

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Skokie Chapel
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077
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Clergy

Rabbi Schachar Orenstein
Shir Hadash Synagogue
Rabbi Emeritus Eitan Weiner-Kaplow

Interment

Memorial Park Cemetery
9900 Gross Point Road
Skokie, Illinois 60076
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Shiva

Graff Residence
1845 East Boulder Drive
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
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Monday upon return from the cemetery until 8pm

Graff Residence
473 Thorndale Drive
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
Tuesday from 4pm until 8pm

Memorial Contributions

American Cancer Society
P.O. Box 6704
Hagerstown, Maryland 21741
www.cancer.org




OBITUARY

Philip H. Graff, 90

Beloved husband of Judith “Judy” Graff nee Gorr. Loving father of Cyndee Kawalek, David (Gwen) Graff, Glenn (Chantal) Graff, Larry Michaels, Richard (Sean Gonzales) Michaels, Jeffrey Michaels and the late Laura (Bill) Needham and the late Wendy Graff. Cherished grandfather of Jordan, Hannah, Marc, Steven, Julia, Brett, Dakota and Summer. Dear brother of Cheri (Mark) Cohn and the late Madeline (the late Barry) Cilman and the late Leonard Graff. Service Monday, 2:00pm at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd., (one block North of Dempster St.) Skokie. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. To view the funeral online, please visit our website. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741, www.cancer.org would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals – Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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Phil was wonderful person to work with and very nice wonderful person. Always was very nice to me. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

Yvette Rubin
January 9, 2026
I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope you can focus on sweet memories . Must he rest in peace.

Fran Minow Green
January 9, 2026
Lighting a candle for a great man who shared his light to family & friends. He will be missed.

Janet Needham
January 9, 2026
January 10, 2026

Ms. Judith Graff and Family of Phil Graff,

Dear Judy and Family of Phil,

Barbara and I send condolences to you and to your extended family. Phil’s obituary reflects a man blessed with the love and companionship of his beloved Judy, his children Cyndee, David, Glenn, Larry, Richard, Jeffrey, Laura, and Wendy, his grandchildren, his sibling and extended family. As neighbors, we enjoyed Phil and Judy’s friendship and company. We hope that Phil’s light, love, kindnesses and dedication continue to shine on you and the entire family. Somehow, with family and friends, we are sustained. Please know that our thoughts, love and affections are with your family.

With deepest sympathy,

Stan and Barb Gass
1623 Glenview Road #219
Glenview, Illinois 60025
847-657-0317
stan.gass@gasslaw.us

Stan and Barbara gass
January 10, 2026
My wife Sheila, sister of Rick's husband Sean, and I had the honor of attending Phil's funeral via Zoom from Canada. I've always said that I learn a lot about people from their funeral, usually things I wish I had known & shared while they were alive. We always knew Phil was a caring, thoughtful, intelligent, and family-oriented man but we're glad to hear about his love for learning, his love of travel, but also it's nice to see how much of an impact he's had. Know you all have our condolences and we wish you peace.

As we sit beside Sean & Rick, we bear witness to how hard times like these are. They both loved Phil so much and cherish their travels and the time that they had together. They're both at loss for words but are processing their shared grief from here but also wish they could have been there in person.

Todd Chaba
January 12, 2026
Phil was a very special gentleman who was loved by everyone. He will be sadly missed.

Eileen Meilech
January 12, 2026
Dear Cousin Judy and Family,
We were so moved today by the words of everyone who shared their love, admiration and devotion of Phil. Even though we are far away in California, we had a sense that we were right there with you. We loved Phil, too and have memories of fun times when we visited each other and also did some trips together in Lake Tahoe, New York, and London. Phil was always warm, caring and very smart. We share your loss and are thinking of all of you at this very difficult and sad time. Love and Hugs to you all.
Cousins Barb and Dave

Barbara Wolf
January 13, 2026