Alvin "Jinx" Kalmin, 93, of Northbrook, IL, formerly of Skokie, IL and Del Ray Beach, FL. Beloved husband of the late Diane, née Berardi; devoted father of Fran (Neil) Fischer, Andrea Steinert, Pam (Fred) Weichselbaum, the late Steven Kalmin and Joseph DeLeonardis; cherished grandfather of Felicia, Shaun (April) Fischer, Robin (James) Broyles, Lizzie (Ian) Steinert Jackson, Christopher, Tim, Amanda, and Kyle Weichselbaum; proud great-grandfather of Lilly, Abigail, and Brianna Fischer, Xander and Jaxon Broyles, Reid and Odette Jackson; dear brother of Bobby (late Sandy) Kalmin and the late Joanne (Fred) Cassman; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Avid golfer, great teller of "true stories", enthusiastic sports fan and aficionado of the music of the 50's, 60's and 70's. Funeral service Friday, Jan.6, 11 AM at Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home, 111 Skokie Blvd, Wilmette. Entombment Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 Gross Point Rd., Skokie, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.
