Aaron R. Thal, age 19, he was kind, gentle, compassionate, helpful and loved by all; beloved son of Norma, nee Goldstein and the late Mark; cherished nephew of Carol and the late Lawrence Berkowitz, Gail and Eliot Dratch and Bruce Thal; treasured cousin of Paula (Ken), Eric (Karin), Evan, Alissa and Rayna. Aaron will be missed by his extended family and dear friends. Service Thursday, 2:00 p.m. at The Chapel, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove (1 Blk N. of Lake Cook Rd.). Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions to The Cove School, 350 Lee Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062. Info The Goldman Funeral Group, www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com (847) 478-1600.