Obituary

Melvin Starkston, 87 beloved husband of the late Joan Starkston, happily married for 58 years; loving father of Sharon (Jim Oles), Robert (Judith) and David (Randi) Starkston; proud grandfather of Alex, Norah (fiancé Rishi Kundi) Oles, Laura (Roger Casals) Starkston, Matthew Starkston (Elizabeth Hohenberger), Aaron (Sammantha) Starkston and Ariel (Brian) Eirinberg; adored great-grandfather of Artur; dear brother of Arnie (Beverly) Starkston and Rona Bezman; treasured uncle of several nieces and nephews; the family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Melvin’s caregivers, especially Razel for her devotion and dedication. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, www.pancan.org or Meals on Wheels, www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org. Chapel service Thursday, October 20, 12:15PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment following at Shalom Memorial Park. For additional information, shiva and a link to view the service online, visit Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, www.shalommemorial.org, 847-255-3520.


Service Information

Service : Thursday, October 20th at 12:15 pm
Service Location: Shalom Chapel Service -Shalom Memorial Funeral Home

Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights

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