Funeral Details

Michael Massarsky

September 15, 1949 - March 28, 2025

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 12 Noon

Service

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

Rabbi Alex Freedman
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El

Interment

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

Max and Benny’s
461 Waukegan Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
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Following interment until 6PM

Memorial Contributions

Charity of Choice




OBITUARY

Michael Massarsky, 75, known as Mickey to all who loved him, was the youngest child of the late Raphael P. and the late Marjorie H. Massarsky. He was the beloved brother of Bonnie (Jerry) Lebovitz and Pamelyn (the late David M. Peterson) Massarsky. He also leaves to mourn him his loving nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews Jill (Steven) Hoffman, Daniel (Alana) Lebovitz, Paul Lebovitz, and Ari, Zoe, and Nina Hoffman and David, Rebecca, and Laney Lebovitz. He was the lifelong friend of Joel Miller, Mitchell Lipkin and Michael Berger. Mickey had an encyclopedic mind and could recite any sports' statistic from memory. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears, White Sox, Bulls, and Blackhawks as well as the University of Illinois sports teams. He never missed either going to or watching their games. Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of your choice. Funeral service Tuesday 12 PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery. 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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Dear Pam and family,my deepest sympathies to you all on the passing of your brother, Michael. I spent a lot of time at your house growing up. I will always remember Michael walking around with a piecce of sports equipment in his hands and talking about the Bears or the White Sox. I know he will be greatly missed,but forever in your hearts. May his memory be a blessing. Love, judi

Judi Goldstein
March 31, 2025
May God bless Mickey ( known at times as Mizzou). He was uniquevand a good friend. We lived together ( Lipkin, Massarsky and Silverstein) and had many wonderful adventures.. Micheal worked for many years in the financial profession at the Mercantile Exchange ..he was the first baseman when our school Mather Hgh won the Chicago city championship in baseball..He had a photographic memory when discussing sports statistics. He loved his friends and families. I will miss this beloved friend and will keep the memories eternally.

Edward Silverstein
March 31, 2025
I will miss Mickey. I met Mickey thru Ed Silverstein when Mickey visited Ed in Champaign. We became very good friends on his many trips. He met a lot of my friends and we gave him his own nickname…. Mazoo. At that time Mickey and I talked about sports as I am also an advid White Sox, bears, bulls fan. I’ve had season tickets for U of I football and love all U of I sports.

About 4 years ago, after many years, reconnected and would have long conversations about all Chicago and U of I sports. Sometimes for 2 hours. I will miss the many conversations we had. He was my rock on all things sports.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family. He was a great guy. If a family member wants to call I can tell them many stories. Rest in peace Mazoo.

Chuck Schwartz
March 31, 2025
This was a beautiful tribute to Mickey. It introduced me to him as I never really knew him other than being your little brother. He left f0nd memories for many people.
My love to the family, Be (Bette)

Bette Hyman
April 1, 2025