Funeral Details

Surrie Melnick

April 26, 1924 - October 26, 2022

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 12 Noon

Service

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

Rabbi Emeritus Allan Kensky
Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah
Cantor Howard Friedland

Interment

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

Chicago Jewish Funerals
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077
847.229.8822
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Following the interment from 3PM - 7PM

Melnick Residence
249 Essex Avenue
Wilmette, Illinois 60091
Monday and Tuesday 6PM - 9PM
Minyan 7:30PM
Please park on side streets
east of Skokie Boulevard.

Memorial Contributions

Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah
3220 Big Tree Lane
Wilmette, Illinois 60091
www.bhbe.org
or
The Ark
6450 North California Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60645
arkchicago.org
or
A Charity of Your Choice





OBITUARY

Surrie Melnick nee Kaufman, age 98.
Beloved wife of the late Edward B. Melnick for 78 years. Loving mother of Bennett (Diane) Melnick, Lester Melnick and Nina (Irwin) Silverstein. Proud grandmother of Ilana (Steven Krigel) Silverstein, Julie (B. Louis) Frenkel, Ian (Lauren Gold) Melnick, Lena Melnick and Everett (Jaime) Melnick. Loving great grandmother of Dalia Krigel, Siggy and Joey Frenkel, Emma and Olive Melnick, and Noa Melnick. Dear sister of the late Eva (the late Max) Shure, the late Ida (the late Dave) Rick and the late Rena (the late Sam) Hirsch. Devoted to her many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Service Sunday 12 Noon at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd., (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Shalom. Memorials in her memory to Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah, 3220 Big Tree Lane, Wilmette, IL 60091, www.bhbe.org, the Ark, 6450 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60645, arkchicago.org/, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. 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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To the family of Mrs. Surrie Melnick my deepest sympathies. May her soul rest in peace. I have been a long time friend of Nina. Her gracious spirit and caring for others are the gifts that her parents gave her. Virtual Hugs from Toronto - Jenny

Jenny Mendez
October 26, 2022
I remember meeting Mrs. Melnick years ago when Lester and I were follow students at Mather High School. I'll never forget how kind and gracious she was. Please accept my condolences. Mark Nozette

Mark Nozette
October 27, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with all the members of Mrs. Surrie Melnick. My wish is for you all to find peace and solace as you gather together to say good-by. Our family members never really leave us, but remain in our heats and minds. Take care of each other and accept my condolences on this day. Best wishes to you, Nina. Anne

Anne Dickerson
October 30, 2022
Nina and family,

Sending my prayers and condolences at the passing of your mom. May her love for family and community live on.

Joy BB

Joy Balls-Berry
November 4, 2022