Sylvia Lillian Saffrin, 88, of Skokie. She owned and operated Saffrin’s Fur Shop on North Ave. in Chicago with her late parents Abe and Rose Saffrin; beloved sister of Evelyn Kolichman and the late Ben and Harry; loving and generous aunt of Irving Kolichman, Sandra (Lawrence) Officer, Dennis (Carole) Saffrin, Barry (Cookie) Saffrin, Sheryn (Larry) Howlett. Ms. Saffrin gave many charitable contributions including an ambulance to Israel. She was a member of Congregation Shaare Tikvah for 50 years. Graveside services Monday 10 a.m. at Waldheim/Northwestern Hebrew Congregation Cemetery gate 41c, Des Plaines Ave in Forest Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Congregation Shaare Tikvah, 5800 N. Kimball, Chicago, 60659. Information, The Piser Chapel, 847-679-4740
