Jack Olshansky

A memorial service will be held Sunday, September 18 at Star of David Memorial Gardens and Funeral Chapel.

Jack was born April 2, 1938, in Chicago Illinois to Harry and Rose Olshansky. Both of Jack's parents emigrated from Russia and settled in Chicago.

Jack grew up in Chicago, where he graduated from Austin High School in 1956. He then attended Roosevelt College where he received his Associate Degree. It was at Austin High School, on the first day of his Freshman year, that Jack met Shelly, his beloved future wife. Jack and Shelly lived in Evanston, then Skokie Illinois. They had three children, Mark, Deborah and Beth. They resided in Illionois until 1974, then relocated to South Florida where Jack and Shelly opened up a shelving and furniture accessory store. Later, Jack worked in retail, primarily in the furniture industry.

Jack was an active member of Temple Beth Israel. He enjoyed sailing his boat, the Fantasy, in the upper Florida Keys. Above all else, Jack's family was of utmost importance to him. Jack was an exemplary husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be remembered for his infectious smile, his countless jokes and stories and for the way he made everyone that he met feel like family.

Jack is survived by his wife, Rochelle Olshansky; son and his spouse, Mark Olshansky and Erica Pellati; 2 daughters, Deborah Nolan and Beth Birdsong; and 4 grandchildren, Ryan Nolan, Jeremy Nolan, Rachel Birdsong and Sarah Birdsong. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Rose Olshansky and his sister, Vera Goland.

Donations may be made in tribute to Jack to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's research.