Marvin Blechman, 73, beloved husband of Marlene, nee Gilbert; loving father of Joel (Carol), Sanford (Michelle) and the late Bobby Blechman; adored grandfather of David, Rachel, Eve and Ari; dear brother of the late Harold (Ethel) Blechman and Alvin (Fran) Blechman; fond brother-in-law of Lillian (the late Daniel) Covitt; many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Former Vice President of Continental Cleaners, Inc. and Lamar Cleaners. Founder and honorary president of the Bobby Blechman Chapter of the City of Hope. Services, Friday 11 a.m. at the Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation, 303 Dodge Ave., Evanston, IL. Interment Westlawn. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory to the Bobby Blechman Chapter, City of Hope, 5215 Old Orchard Road, Suite 800, Skokie, IL 60077 would be appreciated. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals, David Jacobson Funeral Director, 847-229-8822, www.cjfinfo.com
