Funeral Details

Richard Sylvan

July 4, 1931 - August 1, 2024

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 12 Noon

Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Buffalo Grove Chapel
195 North Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
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Clergy

Rabbi Ari Margolis
Cantor Laurie Akers
Congregation Or Shalom

Interment

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

Congregation Or Shalom
21 Hawthorn Parkway
Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061
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Upon return from the cemetery until 8PM

Memorial Contributions

American Diabetes Association
P.O. Box 7023
Merrifield, Virginia 22116-7023
www.diabetes.org
or
American Cancer Society
P.O. Box 6704
Hagerstown, Maryland 21741
www.cancer.org
or
Special Gifts Theatre
P.O. Box 2231
Northbrook, Illinois 60065
www.specialgiftstheatre.org




OBITUARY

Richard Sylvan, Age 93, Navy Veteran of the Korean War. Beloved husband of the late Joan for 58 years. Loving father of Randy (Edye) Sylvan, Dale (Kim) Sylvan and Sharyn (Mike) Powell. Cherished grandfather of Justin (Ilissa) Sylvan, Jennifer (Ryan) Pijanowski and the late Jason Sylvan, Rachel (Patrick) Hotchkiss and Hannah Sylvan, Max (Carolyn) Powell, and Zac (Jacquie) Powell. Proud great-grandfather of Cole, Dillon, Natalie, Luke, Avery, Madison, and Violet. Fond uncle of many. Services Tuesday, 12 Noon at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Rd. (1 Block North of Lake Cook), Buffalo Grove. Interment Shalom. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org, American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org, or Special Gifts Theatre, www.specialgiftstheatre.org. To view the funeral livestream visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals – Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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I am so so sorry to hear this very sad news…I have such fond memories of Richard, speaking with him and listening to his many Veterans Day messages at our school. I’m sending my love, thoughts and prayers to the entire family…love you all…

Maura Segal
August 2, 2024
Had lunch with Dick on June 11th at his new place. He was so excited to show the apartment off.
Worked with Dick at the Hirsh Company for over 15 years and we’ve remained friends ever since. O
My sympathy to the entire family as Dick had so many great things to say about all of you.

Jim Spatzek
August 2, 2024
I’m so sorry for your loss. May your dad’s memory be for a blessing. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time❤️

Lora Millman
August 2, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss, may your memories lessen your heartache. Richard was so special to all that knew him. He was so awesome to visit with. Hugs to you all.

Jim and Cheryl Palumbo
August 2, 2024
I'm sad to hear of cousin Richard's passing. I wish you all a long life.

Ralph Cilevitz
August 2, 2024
My heart hurts for you all. Mr. Sylvan was a great guy and is leaving behind a great legacy, his loving family. He was a great neighbor!

Ellen Condich
August 2, 2024
He was like a brother to me as a young girl. We will miss you, RIP Uncle Rich.

sally idstein
August 2, 2024
I am sending all my love to you, Sharyn. I remember all the amazing stories you used to tell me about him. I know you were a wonderful daughter to him.

Nicki Padron-Glass
August 4, 2024
so sorry to hear about Richard’s passing.He was such an inspiration to us.He was always there for a special conversation conversation with Marshall, Aryn.He was a great person and he will always be remembered for how smart and thoughtfulness.Richard ,we miss you already! you are an inspiration to all of us!so sorry for your loss.with our deepest sympathies,Shari,Marshall,and Aryn Loeb . Eileen is my sister.

Shari Loeb
August 4, 2024
Dick is truly one of the nicest people i’ve ever met!
Tom golfed with Dick for many years.
Met him for lunch on Wednesday’s at Celli’s and went to Culver's on Wednesday's.
Joan was my special client at Chico’s for many years, and the 4 of us went to dinner often.
Tom being a Vietnam veteran and Dick Korean Veteran shared many things about the Navy and being a veteran.
I make wire wrapped jewelry and when i wanted to make the bracelet Dick made sure i made them correctly, so they could be read as a proper Morse Code Message. Many veterans wear them as an honor to their service.
He has been a very good friend to Tom and I.
Tom has Alzheimer’s and he always wanted to know how he was doing.
Your dad was a good, kind man and will be missed greatly.
With Love,
Marge Dobrofsky and Tom Adams

Marge Dobrofsky
August 5, 2024
So sad to hear dick passed away. Always enjoyed having Friday lunches with dick and friends. Love how proudly he spoke of his kids,Grandkids and great grandkids. How happy it made him feel to build doll houses for his great grandkids as a memory for them. Loved talking to him about design and manufacturing . How life was for him growing up. Truly a great person. He will be missed by all his lunch lunch buddies. Always great to see his smiling face.

Steve Salbeck
August 5, 2024
Randy, Karen & I express our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad, Richard. May he rest in peace.

Jeff Soprani
August 5, 2024
We feel deep sadness at the loss of such a gregarious and warm man. Although sharing only a short time with him you couldn’t be anything but impressed with his friendly and happy demeanor. You couldn’t be anything but happy in his presence. Many have been positively touched by his life. Through them, his memory will live on. We are blessed to be a part of the Powell family and extend heartfelt condolences at his passing.
Mike and Ellen.

Michael/Ellen Lee
August 5, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. I learned so much about your father, grandfather, and great grandfather from your heartfelt words at the service. He sounded like an amazing, kind, generous, innovative, creative, humorous, unjudgemental, caring and loving man. I wish I would have gotten to know him. May your many shared memories give you comfort. It warms my heart that you are such a close family. Wishing you the best always.

Sheryl Rudat-Schatz
August 6, 2024