Funeral Details

Dr. Alvin Richard Freedman, age 83

It is with sadness and wealth of loving memories that we announce Dr. Alvin Richard Freedman passed comfortably in his sleep on Saturday, July 26th, 2025. After an extended illness, Dr. Freedman spent his final days surrounded by family, friends and the outstanding staff at Sunrise Senior Living in Flossmoor.

Alvin held a Master’s in Health Care Administration from the University of Michigan and PhD in Psychology from the Illinois Institute of Technology.

He spent his career as a clinical psychologist and hospital administrator for psychiatric hospitals. He loved helping people, especially adolescents through mental health challenges. Among his many achievements, Alvin participated in the development of the Head Start program and he moved around the country reorganizing pediatric and adolescent Behavioral Health Hospitals to be more patient centered.

Alvin was known in his family for his quick wit, bad dad jokes, and love of old show tunes, as well as a deep curiosity about the world he lived in. He was loved and will be sorely missed.

Dr. Freedman is survived by his son Jason, Jason’s loving wife, Rachel, as well as their three children Ryan, Asher, and Michaela (Mikey). He is also survived by his sister-in-law Marsha, her husband David, their 3 children and 5 grandchildren.

The graveside service will be Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 12 Noon at Beverly Cemetery, 12000 South Kedzie Avenue, Blue Island, IL 60406. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105, www.stjude.org. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.