Funeral Details

Deborah J. Zirin

November 12, 1939 - July 3, 2025

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM

Service

Makom Solel Lakeside
1301 Clavey Road
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
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Clergy

Rabbi Evan Moffic
Makom Solel Lakeside

Interment

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

David Zirin Residence
750 Sheridan Road
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
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Monday upon return from the cemetery until 9PM.
*Parking in the family's driveway or on Roger Williams (East or West of Sheridan) and only on the side where cars are already parked. No Parking on Sheridan Road.

Memorial Contributions

Makom Solel Lakeside Congregation
1301 Clavey Road
Highland Park, Illinois 60035




OBITUARY

Deborah “Debby” J. Zirin (nee Fried), 85

Beloved wife of 64 years to Burton Zirin; devoted mother to David (Tracy) and Jon (Lisa) and exceptional grandmother to Alex (Katherine), Olivia, Josh and Lily. Debby was born in New York and raised by her loving parents Ruth and Robert Fried in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. She was an amazing big sister to Sandra (Sandy) Goldstein. Debby was a beloved educator her entire life, and spent many years in the Highland Park school system, most recently teaching first grade at Wayne Thomas. She received her Bachelor's degree from Case Western Reserve and her Master's from National Louis University. Debby was the “teacher to get” at Wayne Thomas and was loved equally by her students and their parents. Her “Friday hugs” were legendary and her students would return well into their 5th grade year for one more hug on Friday afternoons. After Debby retired, she worked to help train the next generation of teachers with National Louis University. Debby was a devoted grandmother to her 4 lucky grandchildren. They loved her family traditions, especially the baking of Hanukkah cookies every year and Grandma Debby never minded when the sprinkles ended up all over the house! She and Burt never missed their games, performances, or other special events. She was so proud to be their grandma.
Funeral services will be on Monday, July 7, 10:30 AM at Makom Solel Lakeside Congregation, 1301 Clavey Rd., Highland Park. Interment will be at Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Makom Solel Lakeside congregation, www.mymakom.org. A link to watch the services can be found at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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I am so sad to hear of Mrs. Zirin’s passing. She was my middle son’s first grade teacher. My son is about to turn 35!
My family and I will never forget how incredibly kind-hearted she was.
My prayers and condolences go out to Mrs. Zirin's family.

Leslie Neilan
July 3, 2025
Debbie was the sister I always wanted. Her kind, caring ,loving ways were always a joy.
I. will always remember her as she lived, with a sweet smile.a keen intellect and a zest for life. Her beloved family will always have her in their hearts as will I. She will be missed, but the gift of her friendship will endure. My sincere condolences to her family and all those who knew and loved her.

Fondly, Barbara

Barbara Alter
July 6, 2025
Sending my sincere condolences to Debbie‘s family at this time of loss. It’s been many years since I saw Debbie, and yet I remember clearly how she was a loving and kind to me and the Whiteman family. Debbie and Sandy are cousins to Paul Whiteman. The words shared by each one of you today represent exactly what I remember about Debbie. She will be remembered as a shining light and an example of love. You each represented her perfectly and beautifully in your heartfelt words an and I thank you for sharing your loving memories of your family and a life well lived.
I am grateful that I could attend virtually. Thank you May all our memories of her continue to be a blessing.

Lorelei Allen
July 7, 2025