Funeral Details

Stanley P. Sklar

April 25, 1938 - December 28, 2024

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 10:30 AM

Service

Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim
1201 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
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Clergy

Cantor Kevin McKenzie
Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim

Interment

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

Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim
1201 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
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Tuesday following the interment from 1PM to 3PM.

Tamarisk NorthShore
1627 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
Wednesday from 12PM to 3PM

Mia Francesca
3311 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois 60657
Thursday from 6PM to 9PM

Daniel and Shirah Sklar Residence
4 Cross Brook Lane
Westport, Connecticut 06880
Thursday from 6PM to 9PM, service at 7PM

The service will be live streamed on Tuesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:30AM Central Time.
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Memorial Contributions

Temple Shalom
259 Richards Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut 06850
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OBITUARY

Stanley P. Sklar, age 86
Beloved husband of the late Sandra, nee Leboe. Loving father of Steven Sklar and Rabbi Cantor Daniel (Rabbi Cantor Shirah) Sklar. Proud grandfather of Samuel, Ava, Ari, Isaac, and Jonah. Dear brother of Linda (Ray) Aronson and brother-in-law of Harvey (Arlene) Leboe. Stan had a distinguished 50+ year career as a lawyer and was considered by many to be the "Dean" of Construction Law in Chicago. Services Tuesday, 10:30 AM at Congregation B’nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim, 1201 Lake Cook Rd., Deerfield, 60015. Interment Shalom. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Temple Shalom, 259 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut 06850, www.templeshalomweb.org. To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.


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I have fond memories of Stan and Sandy as Northbrook residents and BJBE members. I worked in real estate and would often solicit Stan’s assistance due to his knowledge and expertise. He will be missed.

Robert Schaffner
December 29, 2024
Stan was first my mentor as a legal associate and then my partner for 17 years. He taught me about construction law and opened doors for me to succeed as a construction attorney. I was fortunate to spend time with Stan and his family at his home for Passover dinners and at his sons’ schools for plays. Even when we parted ways, Stan and I remained friends and he was an inspiration to me to become involved in mediation and arbitration. He was one of the founders of the Society Of Illinois Construction Attorneys and will be sorely missed. God speed Stan.

MARGERY NEWMAN
December 29, 2024
I cut Stan’s hair along with Danny and Steve the first Shiva I ever attended was when Stan’s Mother passed . As a Cristian I didn’t know the sun down rule so I arrived early , and was welcomed in and had a meal with the family before the Shiva . Another story Stan was called the Dean of Real Estate Lawyers , what People didn’t know He would joke among Us that He Practiced Linen Law , I ordered white towels and received yellow . The company wouldn’t exchange them , after a letter from Stan My white towels arrived . Stan was a true Mendsch I loved Him !

James Bisiorek
December 30, 2024
My deepest sympathies are with you all as you honor the life lived and grieve the life now complete of your father, your grandfather, your grandfather. May blessings be upon you during this time of mourning and as we greet a new year.

Amanda Kreiss
December 31, 2024
Stan, As a past president of BJBE you were always there for us ;personally and professionally (law firm of Gratis and Free) . We were so grateful for your consul and I for our unique friendship ,
Whenever I met someone Tamarisk I always said please give Stan Sklar a big hug from Shirlee Cohen. Stan, I hope you got at least one of them.

Shirlee Cohen
December 31, 2024
I was the college roommate of Stan’s youngest son, Dan - a dear friend still today. And I grew up just over an hour north of the Sklar’s in southern WI. I have many fond memories of conversations over meals shared during holiday breaks, whether out at Lou Malnati’s or sitting around the Sklar’s dining room table. Stan and Sandy always welcomed me into their home like they were my second parents. I cherish these memories and will always be grateful for the love and generosity shown to me. My heart goes out to the Sklar family as they grieve and honor the memory of a great father, grandfather, and friend.

Sending love from CA..
Loren

Loren Mach
December 31, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with the Sklar family on the loss of Mr. Sklar..I was heartbroken to learn of his passing..I knew him for 17 years through my job at Dundee Pharmacy..I loved seeing him when he came in or talking to him on the phone..He was kind funny and such a nice man..I will miss him as will everyone who knew him..May his memory be for a blessing..Sending love and hugs to his family ..Cheryl Jacobs

Cheryl Jacobs
January 2, 2025