Funeral Details

Edward J. Lauria

January 1, 1935 - April 7, 2026

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Graveside

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

Cantor Jay O'Brien

Shiva

Immediately following the interment
Details to be provided graveside.

Memorial Contributions

Telshe Yeshiva
3535 West Foster Street
Chicago, Illinois 60625
www.telsheyeshivachicago.com




OBITUARY

Edward J. Lauria, age 91

Beloved husband of the late Libby Lauria nee Nevler. Loving father of Robert Lauria (the late Priso Epale). Dear brother of Anita (the late Martin) Volk and the late Leypsa (the late Rabbi Irwin) Groner. Treasured uncle of the Honorable David Groner, Dr. Joel Groner, the late Debbie Groner, Billy Nevler, and Lisa Pearlman. Graveside service Friday, 1 PM at Shalom Memorial Park, 1700 West Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004. Memorials in his memory to the Telshe Yeshiva, 3535 West Foster Street, Chicago, Illinois 60625, www.telsheyeshivachicago.com. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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I recall when I first met Mr. Lauria in 1977 when we were both attending a resort community. He was always a tremendously warm, caring and very thoughtful individual. I am very pleased to say that I have been friends with his son for almost 50 years based upon his parent’s and my grandmother’s as soon as foresight. May G-d bless his soul and offer him peace forever.

Andrew Talal
April 8, 2026
I had the honor to meet Edward in person. A modest caring and loving man full of compassion. The memory I want to share is about Edward, at the age of 62 (the year was 1997), visiting Israel. Sitting in a pedestrian street at the heart of Jerusalem, eating for the first time in his life Burger King because he could- the store was Kosher. And smiling and enjoying like a little kid with the BK crown on his head. Small and lovely moment. May you rest in peace with Libby in heaven. Sending my condolences and lots of hugs and love for his son, my dearest friend, Robert. Orit

Orit Shohat Mandel
April 8, 2026
Our condolences to Bob on the loss of your dad. We did not meet him, but we know that he and your mom raised a wonderful man who made his parents very proud. XO
Dave, Maria, Grace, Chris, and Ellen

Maria McGarry
April 9, 2026
He truly was a kind, gentle man who was very friendly and honorable. Baruch Ha’Shem, may his soul be reunited with Libby and both our families in Heaven for eternity.

Jordan Nevler
April 9, 2026
Deepest heartfelt condolences to Dr. Joel Groner and to the entire Groner family. May the memory of Edward be a blessing.

Naomi Berenson
April 10, 2026