In Memory of

Sidney

Epstein

Obituary for Sidney Epstein

Sidney Epstein, age 92, former Chairman of A. Epstein & Sons; dearly beloved husband of Sondra Berman Epstein (nee Ripes); devoted son of the late Janet and Abraham Epstein; cherished brother of the late Raymond (late Betty) Epstein; loving father of Laurie (friend Jacob Berlinski) Lawton and Donna (late Dr. William) Barrows, dear stepfather of Mary (Dr. Jerry) Kaltman, Ann (Hon. Jed) Rakoff, Adam (Robyn) Berman and Marcy (Joseph) Padorr; adored grandfather of Jennifer (Alex Gallafent) Lawton, Matthew (friend Alle Alvarez) Lawton, Michael (Nicole) Lawton, Sam Barrows, Charlie Barrows, Ted Barrows, Debbie Kaltman, Sharon Kaltman, David Kaltman, Jenna (Eric) Epstein, Alana Rakoff, Keira Rakoff, Joshua Berman, Amanda Berman, Alex Berman, Jacob Padorr, and Jeremy Padorr; proud great-grandfather of Jonah Epstein; treasured uncle to many nieces and nephews. Co-founder of Chicago Youth Centers, former Chairman of the Board at Michael Reese Hospital, Life Trustee of University of Chicago Hospital, former Chairman of the Standard Club of Chicago and Life Trustee of CSO. Sidney was civic leader, philanthropist, friend and mentor to many. Memorial service Monday, 12 Noon, at Chicago Sinai Congregation, 15 W. Delaware Place, Chicago, IL. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Chicago Youth Centers, 218 S. Wabash Avenue, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60604. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group, www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com (847) 478-1600.