Funeral Details

Paul Brody

December 11, 1967 - October 28, 2025

Interment - Private

Memorial Contributions

American Civil Liberties Union
125 Broad Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10004
www.action.aclu.org/give/now





OBITUARY

Paul Brody, age 57.

Beloved son of Martin and Lois Brody. Dear brother of Charlie Brody. Cherished nephew of the late Marcia (David) Stein and Edward Lichter. Paul had a passion for good food and cooking. He looked after his parents and was a friend to many. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Civil Liberties Union, 125 Broad Street, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10004, www.action.aclu.org/give/now. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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I am so saddened to read about Paul's passing. I knew Paul as a child. We attended the same middle and high school and were friends back then. I remember him as always being kind with a great sense of humor and a loves did cooking/recipes. We lost contact after high school. My condolences to his family and friends in this time of sorrow. Rest in peace Paul.

Jennifer Sabre
October 29, 2025
So sad to hear about Paul. A caring loving man. Remembering all the fun times when he was a boy at holiday dinners
Love to you both
Arlyn

Arlyn Marks
November 10, 2025
I'm very saddened to hear of Paul's passing.

Ethan Lewis
November 10, 2025
Can’t believe I am just hearing about his passing. Love you, Paul :/ guess i’ll be the only (male) gay cousin at thanksgiving this year.. Thanks for being there to make my husband feel so welcomed at the holidays. You’ll always be in our heart.

Danny King
November 10, 2025
So very sorry to hear about Paul. I remember how he made the knishes just like Aunt esther! Rest peacefully

leslie king
November 10, 2025
I had reached a dark time in my life when I was younger and Paul reached out... He was about the only one so for a few years we had made it a weekly thing to hangout and nerd out while watching tv, movies or anime... He actually enjoyed hearing all the controdictive health issues I have... He always said I was an oddity... Many of them are neurological and he did Love Psychology (as long as it wasn't him being looked at... LoL

I told him how proud and glad I was to hear that he had finally started seeing a therapist, he had his own demons as we all do...)
I've been trying to find time to meet up with him again for another movie marathon and tell him about the breakthroughs I've had with my projects... The ones I've started and the ones I dream of one day starting...

When people always asked me about my friends I'd brag about my tiny circle but he was among the 3 DEAREST... He saved me more times then I think he knew... I have missed him dearly and now I feel like another peice of me is gone... Only a hermit like myself could break me out of my comfort zone... He was Was and Forever will be one of my Best Friends and I'm so greatful and proud that He let me call him such...

Love You Paul... I wish I had said it all more often... and thank you for everything...

Michael Ellsworth
November 11, 2025
Paul, he was my friend, my lover, my teacher, my souls support. We have known each other in all these ways since the age of 15, and though we may not have always been IN each others life there was never a time I thought I'd have to live it without you near my side.

I know sometimes I may not have done the right thing but never have I ever done anything with malice towards you, I always acted out of love, to do the things I knew you could not, even if it meant you would be angry with me. I did what I must to protect you, to make you feel secure, and not be afraid .

No matter what life threw at me or what other strife life threw our way. I Hope you knew I was always here for you just a phone call away.

I will deeply miss your soul , and the light you brought to my life. I know i should not shed tears and that I should be brave but in this moment I feel the small one, the one lost in a dark place and the one who needs your strength.

I will never forget your love.

Brian Kelly
November 12, 2025
Rest in peace my friend. I will miss you every day for the rest of my life. I am beside myself with grief. I have known him for so long, he was one my most beloved friends, he supported me during times no one else would. His kindness, and sense of humor carried me through a lot. Trust that I will remember you, you will always live on in my broken heart.💔💔💔

Timothy Key
November 12, 2025
Oh Paul you will be missed and remembered with the most fond feelings. Your love and acceptance remains inspirational. With all my love -Nicole

Nicole Peters
November 12, 2025
Paul was a kind and joyous soul. He had the sort of personality that could lift the most dreariest of rooms. Some of my most beautiful and cherished memories involve his presence. My deepest and sincerest condolences to his family.

Heather Curry
November 12, 2025
Damn, sorry to see Paul not with us anymore. He was a good friend, a great cook, and never did me wrong. Never met the family but we'll all miss him.

Randal Porch
November 12, 2025
I am so sorry for the loss of my friend Paul. While I did lose with him years ago, he was a wonderful person, and he will be missed by many people who lived and cared about. Your life was a blessing, Paul. Travel well.

Connie Concepcion
November 12, 2025
Sad to hear of Paul’s passing. He was a GIFT and his laugh was contagious. I haven’t seen him in years, but have many fond memories of food shared and many tears and laughs. He was an honorable man.

RIP peanut butter xoxoxoxo

Natalie Juarez
November 13, 2025
This was truly sad news!!! One of the kindest, loveable, funny, and intelligent people I've had a chance to meet. If only I could've had more opportunities.... He's a one of a kind soul! May he be at peace and rest in power!!! My sincerest condolences to all his family and friends.

Eboni Nash
November 13, 2025
Paul had agreed to help me and one of my Cats Shadow. I was moving into my Oma and Opa's home a d could not bring Shawdow with to my Oma and Opa's place due to my Oma(Grandmother) had already had a Cat named Lily and My Oma was not sure that her cat Lily and my cat Shadow would get along. So. One day in 1996 I asked Paul would he love to help me and my Feline Shadow find a caring home for my Feline Brother Shadow so I do not have to take him to a animal shelter and out of Love for life, Paul agreed to help us and Paul allowed Shadow to live with he (Paul).
I miss Paul and his exuberance and joy of life.
Thank you, Paul, from my Heart for loving Shadow and myself.
Shadow and me are thankful for getting to be a part of your life
Paul and my new Canine "Willie" and myself saw each other at least throughout the last 7 years. I have known Paul also since we lived as teenagers in Rogers Park, IL.
Thank you Paul for being friends with us.
We Love you also Paul.

Arie Sorin
November 15, 2025