Obituary
Service Information
Service : Wednesday, July 5th at 2:30 pm
Service Location: Shalom Chapel Service -Shalom Memorial Funeral Home
Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights
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February 4th, 2024
I have great memories growing up in our neighborhood with Fred and his brother.
His mom too was always so kind, just this past year Fred and I reconnected through my friends.
We have fond memories and May Freds memory be a blessing. Beautiful Person
~Christina Pinelli Baldwin
~Friend, Northbrook Illinois
July 22nd, 2023
I will always remember Fred as a part of our family. He was someone who was willing to fight for his rights.
Through all the years I knew (ups and downs) I considered him dear friend and brother-in-law. He was so kind
to our family especially my mother Rose .
He is in my prayers. Sincere love, Sandi Seabrook
~Sandi Seabrook
~Loving friend (sister of Michael Byersdorfer), Sonoma, California
July 6th, 2023
In October 1982, Fred and I ended up sharing an apartment in Paris, France. We met at the Hotel de Nesle, We were both looking for an apartment and Fred found one first, after about a week he came back to the hotel and said I should move in to the apartment and we could share it. WE ended up in French class 20 hours a week. I was looking for work and staying in France and the apartment and Fred went back in December /
Later when I came back to the states I visited Fred in Chicago once and many times in Los Angeles and San Diego. We have many adventures back in the day, but none very recently
I wish him on his way and all the best to friends and family
~John Paul Ellison
~Friend, Ann Arbor
July 5th, 2023
To Freddy’s family,
My heartfelt condolences to all of you.
When Fred’s mother Judy died I decided to go to her funeral — I knew she was a relative on my maternal grandfather’s side. Freddy welcomed me and helped my understand the family tree, and how we all fit together. He was extremely generous and shared his research, and I fortunately could add a little information for him. In the few years since then we had a very sweet relationship, and did have an opportunity for a brief meeting to share more about the family tree when he came to see his father. He was exceptionally kind and thoughtful, and I regret that we didn’t have more time together. He was very brave at the end of his days. May he rest in peace. And may his name forever be a blessing.
Cousin Rowie
~Rowie Rosenstein/Roberta Siegel
~Cousin, Chicago IL
June 26th, 2023
Dear Cousin Freddy,
We want to express our deepest condolences on your passing. Throughout your battle with cancer, you demonstrated unwavering strength and resilience that were truly inspiring. Your unwavering determination to defy the odds and never give up, even when things got tough, has profoundly impacted all those whose lives you have touched.
As you move on to a better place, we take comfort in the fact that you are no longer in pain. Your indelible legacy will live on in the memories of those whose lives you touched through your perseverance and unwavering faith.
Rest in peace, dear Cousin Freddy. You will forever remain in our hearts. Your life has been a true testament to the meaning of courage, and your legacy will continue to inspire others far beyond your passing.
Until we meet again in Valhalla, know that you were a true warrior, always fighting for what was right. We will miss you dearly.
With love and deepest sympathies,
Nathan, Andrea, Michael, and Zach.
Ps ju ju will be waiting for you when you get there! Tell her I said hello.
~Nathan jay Lerner
~cousin, Rio Rancho
June 25th, 2023
I have many happy memories of growing up with Fred and Joel in Northbrook Illinois. But what I remember most about Fred is his quick wit, the fact that he was almost always smiling when I saw him and what a kind and thoughtful person he was. Even as a teenager, he was kind to my mother, as we only lived a block away.
Happy memories at Dairy Queen too.
~Steve Defossez
~Friend, Boxford, Massachusetts
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