Obituary

Rita “Nana” Lambert (nee’ Phillips), 79, passed away on February 5, 2023; beloved wife and best friend of Jerry for 57 wonderful years; loving mother of Sheri (Jonathan) Lippman, Ilene ( Marc) Fern, and Kimberly (Ken) Israel and honorary daughter Laurie (the late Ben) Mennella; cherished “Nana” of Bradie (Jesse) Bloomberg, Hallie Lippman, Josh Fern, Mara Lippman, Noah and Emma Israel; much loved sister of Margo (the late Irv) Cohen and sister in-law of the late Beverly Loob; adored daughter of the late George and Betty Phillips; treasured aunt of Debbie (Brenda), Steven (Rochelle), Susan (Joel), Sari, Lisa (Stuart) and Andy (Debbi); dear great aunt, cousin and friend of many. Rita was the party planner – she loved to take care of people, run errands, was always present at family Dr appointments, enjoyed gossip magazines, getting her hair and nails done, and traveled the world with her adored Jerry; but her favorite past time was spending time with her family. She will be dearly missed. Memorial donations in her honor may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. Chapel service, Thursday, February 8, 2024; 12:15 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. For the link to view the service, shiva information and to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.

Service Information

Service : Thursday, February 8th 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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February 8th, 2024

I’m so sorry for your loss, our condolences from my family and I to you and your family.

~Jimmy karfis and family
~Friend, Northbrook, Illinois

February 8th, 2024

Dear Jerry,, I don’t know if you remember me, but we were neighbors at Prairie Shores and we even work together and some school. I have fond memories of you and Rita and how we were both so excited when we left PrarieShores you to Buffalo Grove and Us to Arlington Heights. my daughter-in-law, Susie, Durlacher, notified me about Rita’s passing. My condolences to your entire family Barbara, Durlacher

~Barbara Durlacher
~Old friend, Mundelein iIl

February 6th, 2024

To the Lambert and Cohen families.

Our deepest condolences on Rita’s passing. Rita was the most wonderful person I’ve ever known and I share in your loss.

As most of you know Rita (and Gerald) took me into their home for a couple of years during a difficult time in my teenage years and e their selfless love and caring changed my life.

I will miss you Rita.

Love Steven (and Rochelle)

~Steve and Rochelle Loob
~Nephew, Aurora

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