Funeral Details

Howard L. Graff

Interment

Westlawn Cemetery
7801 West Montrose Avenue
Norridge, Illinois 60706
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MASONIC SERVICE

Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 9:30 AM

JEWISH SERVICE

Will begin immediately following at 10:15 AM

LOCATION

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Skokie Chapel
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077

CLERGY

Rabbi Jeffrey Weill
Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation
Cantor Pavel Roytman
Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah

INTERMENT

Westlawn Cemetery
7801 West Montrose Avenue
Norridge, Illinois 60634
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SHIVA

Chicago Jewish Funerals
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, Illinois 60077
847.229.8822
Immediately following the interment until 9 PM
Minyan at 7 PM

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

JUF
30 South Wells Street
Chicago, Illinois 60606
www.juf.org
or
Illinois Masonic Children's Home
c/o Masonic Grand Lodge of Illinois
2866 South Via Verde Street
Springfield, Illinois 62703
www.ilmason.org




OBITUARY

Howard L. Graff, 77

Beloved husband of Luisita nee Mariano. Loving father of Michelle (David) Schiff and Joseph (Steven White) Graff. Proud grandfather of Mia Grace Dickens andRiley Faith Schiff. Dear brother of Barbara (Herbert) Dorfman and the late Robert S. Graff. Loving uncle of many. Masonic Service will begin Thursday 9:30AM followed by the Traditional Jewish Funeral starting at 10:15AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd., (at Niles Center Road) Skokie. Interment Westlawn. Memorials in his memory to JUF, 30 S. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60606, www.juf.org or Illinois Masonic Children's Home, c/o Masonic Grand Lodge of Illinois, 2866 South Via Verde Street, Springfield, Illinois 62703, www.ilmason.org would be appreciated. Arrangements by: Chicago Jewish Funerals-Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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Love to The Graff Family. May his memory be for a blessing.

Laura Carroll
January 21, 2019
Our deepest condolences to the entire family. Howard was the first smiling face we would see at High Holiday services as he ushered us in. Always cheerful, always funny, always a big hug. Debbie and Otto were always quite fond of him and of you, Luisita. Marla and I have great memories of Howard. Steve and I wish you all peace during this difficult time and may Howardâ??s memory be a blessing.

Karyn (Wilner) and Steve Brodsky
January 21, 2019
My sincere condolences to your family. Howie was a dear friend and a great brother Mason.
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Antônio Carlos Oliveira
January 21, 2019
Such a great cousin and human being. You will always be in our hearts.

Steve Kravitz
January 21, 2019
Thoughts and prayers. Howard was a great man. He will be missed. Anne and I are very sorry for your loss.

Chip Greenspan
January 21, 2019
I will surely miss Howie. He is a good man with a very loving heart. To the family, May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.


Leslie Rosendo
January 21, 2019
Howie was a great man, true friend and dedicated Mason who will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences to his family.

Howard Zusel
January 21, 2019
Condolences to all of Cousin Howie's Family. He would call and check up on me to see how I was doing every once in awhile knowing I'm alone here in Texas. I'm glad He and I did get to speak and see each over Skype a few weeks ago. He will be missed by all that knew him. He was a kind and thoughtful man. All my Love! May he Rest In Peace.

Shari Prince
January 22, 2019
So very sorry for your loss. Howard was such a kind, sweet man. Karyn is right, we have such wonderful memories of him greeting us every high holiday as we walked into synagogue. Always a big smile and hug. He will be truly missed. We are thinking of you all during this difficult time.

Marla (Wilner) Fleishman
January 22, 2019
Holding you close, Luisita, during this time of profound loss. May you find joy amid the sadness as stories are shared that bring laughter and tears. Peace. Shalom.

Julie Bruno
January 22, 2019
LUISITA AND FAMILY:
A YEAR AGO HOWARD AND MY DEAR HARRIETT WERE PATIENTS AT SKOKIE HOSPITAL NEXT DOOR TO EACH OTHER...A FEW WEEKS LATER WE WERE ALL AT ALDEN ESTATE REHAB, ALSO ON THE SAME FLOOR...TODAY HARRIETT AND HOWARD ARE AGAIN TOGETHER ON THE SAME FLOOR...
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE GRAFF FAMILY....MAY HE REST IN PEACE...


JOEL FARBER
January 22, 2019
Luisita & family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
Love Amisha & Ajay Patel

Amisha Patel
January 22, 2019
Dear Luisita and Family,
My deepest condolences to you and the family on Howard's passing. May you be comforted among the mourners in Zion and Jerusalem.

Melvin Seidenberg
January 22, 2019
Luisita and Joe,

Our deepest condolences go out to you.
Though I knew Howard for a short time, he was nothing but warm and welcoming to me from the very first time I met him. (Liz)
May he Rest In Peace.

With sympathy,
Liz and Ward

Liz and Ward Dickens
January 22, 2019
Howie I was blessed to know you I will miss you. My prayers to your family.

Melodie Clinton
January 22, 2019
Dear Luisita and family, Barb and I are deeply saddened with hearing of Howieâ??s passing. We have been friends for many, many years. We will miss our dear friend and Brother. May he rest in peace and our Prayers are with you and your family.
Pete and Barb Allard

Peter Allard
January 22, 2019
Dear Graaf Family. My most Sincere Condoelances and Deepest Sympathy. I will dearly miss Howard, his kind spirit, and the light that he shined on me since the first day we met., and will forever be grateful to have know Howard. May Brother Howard Rest In Peace.

Usman Askofare
January 23, 2019
My condolence and deepest sympathy to Luisita and family Sorry to hear that Howard left us, I know Howard when I worked at American Life Insurance Company in the 70's. May he rest in peace.

Cleo Catama
January 23, 2019
Our deepest condolences to the entire family. Howard will be missed by us all.

Peter Mancini
January 23, 2019
My deepest and sincere condolences.

Sig Saltz
January 24, 2019