Joseph Allan Smith
April 21, 1944 - September 22, 2026
Date and Time
Monday, September 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Memorial Service
Chicago Jewish Funerals
Skokie Chapel
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077
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Clergy
Rabbi Paul F. Cohen
Interment - Private
Shiva
Chicago Jewish Funerals
Monday following the service from 3PM to 6PM
Memorial Contributions
American Heart Association
PO Box 840692
Dallas, Texas 75284-0692
www.heart.org
Or
Alzheimer’s Association
225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17
Chicago, Illinois 60601
www.alz.org
OBITUARY
Joseph Allan Smith, age 82.
Beloved husband of Marilyn, nee Grossman for 59 years. Loving father of Jennifer (Samuel) Sweatt and Gregory (Dennis) Smith. Proud grandfather of Zachary and Rachel. Preceded in death by his sister Elaine Weinstein.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 21, 1944, Joe graduated from Cleveland Heights High School in 1962 and received his bachelor’s degree in 1966 from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, where he met his bride, Marilyn. Joe and Marilyn wed in 1967 while Joe was working for the Internal Revenue Service and attending Cleveland Marshall Law School at night. After earning his Juris Doctorate, Joe worked for the national accounting firms Price Waterhouse in Cleveland and Alexander Grant in both Columbus and Cincinnati before starting his own accounting firm. Joe transitioned into Financial Planning services, and this remained his primary focus when relocating to Chicagoland after 30 years in Cincinnati, and he continued that work into his 80’s. Joe enjoyed meeting new people and helping them achieve their financial goals.
Joe and Marilyn enjoyed their travels all around the world, starting their adventures with a honeymoon trip to Cape Cod and the Islands. They returned to this destination many times over the years, and their family continues this tradition. A special thank you to the good people at Suncrest Hospice for their kind, compassionate care for Joe and his family.
Memorial service 2PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd. (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692, www.heart.org or Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601, www.alz.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com. To attend the funeral live stream, please visit the website.
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