Funeral Details

Boris Kacel

March 11, 1921 - February 17, 2019

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Friday, February 22, 2019 at 1:00 PM

Service

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

Rabbi Barry Schechter
Congregation Kol Emeth

Interment

Memorial Park Cemetery
9900 Gross Point Road
Skokie, Illinois 60076
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Shiva

Handelsman Residence
2643 Central Park Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60201
847.491.1950
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Friday upon return from the cemetery

Memorial Contributions

Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center
9641 Woods Drive
Skokie, Illinois 60077
www.ilholocaustmuseum.org




OBITUARY

Boris Kacel, 97, Holocaust Survivor. Beloved husband of the late Tamara. Loving father of Dr. Sharon (Robert) Handelsman and Dr. Steven (Robin) Kacel. Proud grandfather of Benjamin Handelsman, Elizabeth and Aaron Kacel. Cherished great-grandfather of Gavin and Shane Handelsman. Charter member and major contributor to the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center. Author of From Hell To Redeption. Service Friday, 1PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, 9641 Woods Dr., Skokie, IL 60077, www.ilholocaustmuseum.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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I cherish the book that was signed by Boris after his presentation at Elm Place School. It's hard to believe that it was almost 18 years ago.The title certainly fits his incredible life. I hope that he was able to continue to spread his message of courage, determination and love. His strength is sure to live on in Beth and Aaron--two truly wonderful people. It's been an honor knowing your family. I join you in the sadness of your loss and hope that many special memories will warm your hearts forever. My love to you all.

Amy Jackson
February 20, 2019
I was saddened by the news of the psssing of Mr. Boris Kacel. I have been friends with his son Steve since freshman year of high school. As I have become a WWII and Holocaust student and teacher, I cannot imagine what he went through. He was always strong and raised a great family. He will be missed by all that knew him. Steve and Sharon and the rest of the family by deepest condolences.

Robert Pick
February 21, 2019