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Buffalo GroveIL  
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60077
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Edward "Chickie"
Colby

April 23, 1932 – October 16, 2018

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Obituary for Edward "Chickie" Colby

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Edward “Chickie” Colby, age 86, life-long Chicago resident and respected insurance agent; beloved husband of the late Diane, nee Markowitz; loving father of Renee (Joe “Yussel”) Cohen and Douglas (Debbie) Colby; cherished father-in-law of the late Phyllis Colby; adored Beeba of Jeremy (Jenny) Cohen, Jessica (David) Neiman, Danielle (David) Kogan, Jason (Briana Christen) Colby, Peyton and Ellie deZonna; proud great grandfather of Kaylee, Perry, Carson, Dylan, and Avery; dear brother of David (Florence) Colby and the late Julian (late Sheila) Colby and the late Howard (late Joan) Colby; treasured uncle and friend to many. Chickie was a huge presence; feisty and loveable. He broke the mold. Service Thursday, 12:30 p.m. at The Chapel, 8851 Skokie Blvd., Skokie (at Niles Center Rd.). Interment Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contribution to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org or National Multiple Sclerosis Society, www.nationalmssociety.org. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group, www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com (847) 478-1600.

Service Information

When
Thursday, October 18th, 2018 12:30pm
Location
Skokie Chapel - Under the Direction of The Goldman Funeral Group
Address
8851 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, IL 60077
Location Information
On Skokie Boulevard at Niles Center Road, between Enfield and Greenwood on the east side of Skokie Boulevard.

Interment Information

Location
Memorial Park Cemetery
Address
9900 Gross Point Road
Skokie, IL 60076

Reception Information

Location
Renee and Joe Cohen Residence
Address
270 Oakmont Drive
Deerfield, IL 60015
Condolences
Thursday from the cemetery until 9:00 p.m.
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