Funeral Details

Ira L. Melnicoff

September 8, 1941 - July 2, 2015

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Monday, July 6, 2015 at 12 Noon

Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Buffalo Grove Chapel
195 North Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
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Clergy

Rabbi Jeff Pivo
Cantor Roger Weisberg

Interment

Shalom Memorial Park
1700 West Rand Road
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
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Shiva

Melnicoff Residence
2250 Madiera Lane
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
847.478.0647
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Monday following the interment until 9PM
Tuesday and Wednesday from 2PM-4PM and 7PM-9PM
Evening Minyan on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30PM

Memorial Contributions

Lupus Society of Illinois
525 West Monroe Street, Suite 900
Chicago, Illinois 60661
www.lupus.org




OBITUARY

Dr. Ira Melnicoff, age 73, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2015 after a long and courageous battle with Lupus. He is survived by his wife Sandra, nee Schmid, and his two children Shara Melnicoff and Jared (Mandy) Melnicoff and granddaughter Halle. In addition he is survived by his step-children Dawn (Caleb) McMahon, Melanie (Robert) Herd and step-grandchildren Jessika Younglove, Dakota Younglove, Brogan McMahon, Mike Herd and Judy Chiu. Ira was born on September 8, 1941 in Washington, DC. He was a graduate of University of Virginia and Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. After completing his internship at Nassau County Medical Center in New York, he completed his residency and Fellowship in Rheumatology at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. After being Chairman of the Department of Rheumatology at CCOM, he entered private practice and joined the staffs of Lutheran General, Holy Family and Northwest Community Hospital’s. He was dedicated to practicing medicine and was well respected by colleagues and patients as well. His interests included a love for fishing and a passion for Corvettes and their history. Service Monday 12 noon at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove. Interment at Shalom Memorial Park. Shiva information at www.chicagojewishfunerals.com. Memorials in his memory can be made to the Lupus Society of Illinois, 525 W. Monroe St. Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60661, www.lupus.org .Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com


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Always in my thoughts as a loving man.

Bootie Bromley
July 3, 2015
May your memories of him serve as a blessing and a comfort to you. May you be comforted among all the mourners of Zion

Thomas Hillman
July 3, 2015
My thoughts and love and hugs with you to help comfort during this sad time

Geri Smith
July 3, 2015
God bless, Dr. Melnicoff.
May you rest in peace for eternity!

Anne Marie Casserly
July 4, 2015
I loved working with him and Sandy. He wasn't just my boss for 22 years but became my family, they both were. To know him was to love him!! Such a sweet, caring, dedicated Doctor. He made the world better because he was in it. I know first hand how sick he's been and how much he's suffered. Hopefully his final resting place will be better!!! Love you Doctor, I miss you already!!!

Donna Walgren
July 5, 2015
Ira: Bless your soul, you made a difference in this world

Nosrat Hillman
July 5, 2015
Ira: bless his soul he made a difference in this world

Nosrat Hillman
July 5, 2015
Ms. Melnicoff, We are so sorry for the loss of your father. We are thinking of you today.

McCaffrey Family
July 6, 2015
Shara,
We are so sorry for your loss. Esmé, Jim and I will hold you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sara Walsh

Sara Walsh
July 6, 2015
Yoyo and I are deeply Sorry to hear this and your loss of the family. Dr. Melnicoff May you rest in peace.

Song Wong
July 7, 2015
Ms. Melnicoff, we are deeply sorry for your loss. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

James To and family To
July 7, 2015
I've only known you for a few months Shara but one of the things I remember you telling me is how smart your Dad is. I never met him but I can tell from our conversations he was a good man. My prayers and condolences goes out to your family, & I wish you comfort during your time of grieving.

Kevin Stephens
July 8, 2015
Deepest sympathy to Shara and Jared on the loss of your beloved father. Years ago we had many good memories. The family of the late Dr. Paul Wolfson
Las Vegas Nevada.

Marlene Wolfson
July 8, 2015
Sandy,
We're very saddened by the loss of Dr. M, who had a knack for listening, & a great "bedside" manner. We appreciated him as a Doctor, & know he had to be a great person out of the workplace. We will keep you & your loved ones in our prayers.

Pamela Hermes
July 10, 2015