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FUNERAL DETAILS
Jim Leopold
Jim Leopold, 99, died on 28 December 2017. The Funeral was held at Chicago Jewish Funerals in Skokie, IL on Sunday, 31 December 2017 at 1:00 PM . Interment at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Jim Leopold May 3, 1918-December 28, 2018 - family man, entrepreneur, unapologetic Cubs’ fan and military hero. Beloved husband of the late Teresa “Teddy” (Fischel,) and the late Marjorie (Rosenberg Futransky). Cherished companion of the late Natalie Mackler. Jim is survived by his children Susie (Norman Pappas) of Bloomfield Hills MI; Richard (Joanie Rogers) of Northbrook IL; Jay (Sara Reingold) of Scottsdale AZ; and by step-sons David Futransky (Nancy Liebman) of Skokie IL and Alan Futransky of Sebastopol CA. He was also the loving grandfather to 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Drafted into the Army/ 47th Infantry in 1941, his military leadership and bravery won him four Purple Hearts, a Silver Star and a battlefield commission during World War II’s North Africa campaign. Rebuilding his life after the war, he became the consummate salesman, first at Formfit Rogers and Genesco and then as the owner of Vulcanium Corporation and Industrial Titanium Corporation in Northbrook IL. It is suggested that those who wish to further honor the memory of Jim Leopold may do so by making a contribution to: National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyClick to Visit Charity Website or National WWII MuseumClick to Visit Charity Website or A Charity of one's choice |