Obituary

Avi Bassrawi, 72, beloved husband of Peggy nee Black for 38 years; loving father of Sharon (Jeff) Baygood; adored Baba of Elliana and EJ; cherished son of Judith and the late Eli Bassrawi; dear brother of Sarah (the late Dr. Richard) Eisenstein. Proud veteran of the Israeli Defense Force Navy and Merchant Marines. There will be a celebration of Avi’s life, Thursday, 2 PM – 6 PM at Congregation Beth Judea, 5304 RFD, Long Grove. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA) or Jewish National Fund (JNF). For information or to leave condolences, Shalom Memorial Funeral Home (847) 255-3520 or www.shalommemorial.org.

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