Barry Charles Weiss, 84, of Skokie was born and raised in Albany Park and passed away peacefully January 30, 2023. Beloved husband for 60 years to Patricia Weiss, nee Markey; loving father of Linda (Jeff) Stone; proud grandfather of Blake (Morgan Mowry) Lauer and Tyler (partner Kyle Boggs) Stone and great grandfather of Cassidy and Liberty; cherished son of the late Sarah, nee Sperling, and Morton Weiss; caring brother of the late Mort Weiss and brother-in-law of the late Nancy Markey.
Barry was an active member of the B’Nai B’Rith Jerome Smith Lodge. He was elected Man of the Year and Lodge President and served as their Fund Raising Vice President. He was also an active member of Congregation Kol Emeth and devoted much energy to their membership and fund raising activities. Barry was a graduate of Art Institute of Chicago with a focus on graphic design. This lead to him becoming the National Retail Advertising Art Director for Sears Roebuck & Company. He also chaired their Crusade of Mercy drive. He also was installed as the Chicago Advertising Club President. Upon his retirement, he volunteered for more than five years at Skokie Hospital and Lutheran General Hospital.
Amongst his many honors, he was Israel Bonds / Chicago Man of the Year and Girl Scouts of America, Chicago Branch, Father of the Year. In his spare time, he was an avid golfer, traveler and crossword puzzle solver. Barry always enjoyed a perfect gin martini …shaken!
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 12, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home, 111 Skokie Blvd., Wilmette, IL 60091. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery.
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