Obituary

Ross H. Waxman, Age 66, passed away suddenly on November 15, 2024. Beloved husband and best friend of Michelle (nee’ Cipkin) for just under 40 wonderful years; loving father of Mallory and Jacob; much loved brother of Kalee (Sam) Gould and the late Steven (Andrea); dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his adored parents the late Charles and Eunice. Ross grew up on St Louis Street in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, graduated from Von Steuben High School and an alumni of DePaul University class of 1981. Following graduation, Ross worked for 10 years in the woman’s shoe business at Smith Brothers, married and started a family and in the late 80’s began his career in commercial real estate. Ross was a devoted son, husband and father. He loved classic rock, cooking, coaching his kid’s sports teams and golf, but his biggest passion was spending time with his adored family. Donations in his memory may be made to the Von Steuben Scholarship Fund 5039 North Kimball Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625. A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024; 5 PM at the Heller Nature Center 2821 Ridge Avenue, Highland Park, IL. To leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.

Service Information

Service : Monday, November 18th at 5:00 pm
Service Location: Celebration of Life -Heller Nature Center

Interment:
Private

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December 8th, 2024

A great guy for all seasons. A thoughtful, intellectual, pensive and gentle man. Wish I had more time lately to spend with him, but the miles separated us. Nothing but good memories of a great guy.

~Ricky Sachs
~High school friend, San Diego. California

November 20th, 2024

So sorry to hear about Ross’s passing.He was a great man. I enjoyed many hours with Rossy growing up. I wish all his family well in this dark time.
All my Love
Barry Shulman

~Barry Shulman
~Relative, Buriram Thailand

November 19th, 2024

Very sad…everyone liked to be around Ross. A real mensch, and then some.

~Larry Weissman
~friend – Peterson Park/Von, Dayton, Ohio

November 19th, 2024

Ross was the big brother that didn’t beat me up.
Every summer going to visit Ross was the highlight of the year. He was always fun to be around and kind.
I looked up to him when I was growing up and was proud of him with great respect as an adult.
May your spirit always be with us.

~Mark Shulman
~Cousin, Denver Colorado (from Green Bay)

November 18th, 2024

Michelle,

When one loses someone so close and so dear, the challenge isn’t to learn to live without them … but to learn how to live with the love and so many memories that they left behind.

TJ and I will hold you and your family up in our prayers.

-Mike

~Mike (Mehal) Plonka
~Friend, High School Classmate (Von Alumni), Grayslake, IL

November 17th, 2024

Heartbroken over the loss of one of our Hollywood Park family. My sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family and scores of friends. He will be sorely missed.

~Judy
~Friend, Des Plaines

November 17th, 2024

Les Neudorf

50 + years of great adventures and friendship. I’ll miss your positive energy and spirit. Rest easy, buddy…

~Les Neudorf
~Friend, Brother, St Louis , MO

November 17th, 2024

Great friend and wonderful father.

~Jared cohen
~Friend, Fountain hills az

November 17th, 2024

PerryTeichman/ Elise Teichman

Rossi was one of my closest friends. I going to miss him dearly. I can sum up Ross in one word . Mench!

~PerryTeichman/ Elise Teichman
~Bro, Glenview, IL.

November 16th, 2024

Ross was a good Real Estate guy, a better person and an even better golfer!

~Mike Freeman
~Friend, Tucson AZ

November 16th, 2024

I have wonderful memories of Rossy growing up, running around my house with Alan, and Mark Brown-playing hockey in the living room AND dining room, then Rossy blaming my cat, Bozo, for whatever they broke.
For the rest of my life, he was a friend. He was the sweetest, funniest, and nicest person to know-always fun loving and great to be at a party with-even willing to let me “ping” his earlobe (most of the time) I can now and always will hear him laugh
My love and hugs to you, Mallory, and Jacob.
Michelle-you will never be rid of me-I love you so much.
Always,
Paula “Nee-hee” Clar

~Paula Clar
~Friend, Skokie

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