Obituaries

Glenview Obituary: Dr. Jerrold Schwartz, 78

A service will be held Sunday.

The following obituary is from Chicago Jewish Funerals:

Dr. Jerrold Joseph (Jerry) Schwartz was a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. And though family was the cornerstone of his life, he would not have been complete without his service as a doctor. 

His mission was to take care of people and he did that for over 47 years in the Bridgeport community where he established the Bridgeport Family Medical Center. Dr. Schwartz made a difference in the lives of his patients, in many cases providing service to generations of family members. 

In addition to his love of family and friends, and care for the community, Jerry had a zest for life and a passion for many of life’s pleasures including fine dining, travel, and breeding horses. The pinnacle of his breeding success was when his prize horse, Cloudy’s Knight, won the Pattison Canadian International in 2007 – it was his “Kentucky Derby” moment.

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Beloved husband of Shirley nee Ruthstein. Loving father of Sharyl Schwartz, Suzanne (Herb) Lesser, Michael (Kathy) Schwartz and Steven (Sue) Schwartz. Proud grandfather of Benjamin, Mara, David, Alex, John, Chris, Daniel and Rachel. Dear brother of Robyn (Burl) Fabian, the late Samuel Schwartz and the late Roslyn Schwartz Works. Fond brother-in-law of Robert Ruthstein. 

Service Sunday 11AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Shalom. 

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In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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