Obituary

Neal Ira “Buddy” Gomberg, 91, beloved husband of the late Yvonne; loving father of Diane (Norman) Agins and the late Marci (Richard) Zeoli; cherished grandfather of Carissa (Steven) Graffia, Lucas (Suzy) Agins, Nicole (Michael) Martinez, and Brittany and Jeremy Zeoli; adored great grandfather of Alexis, Jaden, Gianna, Olivia, Eris, and Michael; dear brother of the late Lionel (Reva) Gomberg. He was born in Chicago on July 21, 1932. Neal served in the Army during the Korean War and was a Shriner, raising over a million dollars for City of Hope charities. He was a die-hard Cubs fan, and loved boating on the Chain of Lakes with family. Buddy was always there, ready to lend a hand in any way possible. He was a giant amongst men! His memory will forever be etched in our hearts. Chapel service Thursday, 12:15 PM, November 2nd, at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to City of Hope (cityofhope.org/giving). To leave condolences and for information, including link to view service: 847-255-3520 or www.shalommemorial.org.

Service Information

Service : Thursday, November 2nd at 12:15 pm
Service Location: Shalom Chapel Service -Shalom Memorial Funeral Home

Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park

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November 2nd, 2023

My sincere condolences to the family.
Sorry I couldn’t be at the service,
I have known Neal from NWSJC Where he was very involved, was on my Exec. committee when I was President.
He was a great guy and will be missed.
I have fond memories of the many times we spent together.
May his memory be for a blessing .

~Jerry Agrest
~Friend,

November 2nd, 2023

Our most heartfelt sympathy to the Gomberg family. Yvonne and Neal were our beloved friends for decades. Our summer retreat with Neal, Yvonne, and Betty and Sid Rubin, was a perfect blend of boating, eating and laughing.
These were very special years with very special people. We miss the warmth and love that we shared.

~Lee and Mort Sternberg
~Friends, Glenview

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