Obituary
Russell S. Katz, 70; devoted son of the late Irving and Gladys; beloved brother of Beth Elkayam, Joanne (Bill) Rosati and the late Alan Katz; adored uncle of Jessica (Joshua) Backus, David Elkayam, Joshua Katz, Rachel (Steve) Stowe, Jacob Katz, Robert (Rosalind) Rosati, Samantha (Paul) Waterloo and James Rosati; much loved great-uncle of Margot, Lucy, Samuel, Sofia, Benjamin, Vivienne and Lily. Russell loved to spoil his nieces and nephews, was fiercely devoted to his sisters and brother-in-law and had a special place in his heart for his pets. Chapel service will be held Monday, February 3rd at 10:00 AM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CARF: The Critical Animal Relief Foundation, www.criticalanimalrelief.org. For information, including a link to view the service or to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.
Service Information
Service : Monday, February 3rd at 10:00 am
Service Location: Shalom Chapel Service -Shalom Memorial Funeral Home
Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights
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January 30th, 2025
Russ was a good friend and cared so deeply.
~Barbara Davis
~Friend,
January 30th, 2025
To all the family and friend of Russell, I am so sorry you lost a brother, uncle, cousin and a friend
~Tikva Moustakis
~friend, Skokie, Il
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