Obituary of Gary Alperstein

Gary L. Alperstein Age 64. At rest Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born in Chicago to the late Aaron and Sadie (nee Horowitz) Alperstein, he was a resident of Morris since 1989, relocating to Crest Hill in 2001. A U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Employed as manager for Binny's Beverage in River Grove since 1989. Surviving are his loving wife, Alice (nee Johnson) Alperstein of Crest Hill; his son, Greg (Kristina) Alperstein of Frisco, TX; two grandchildren, Evan and Emily Alperstein; stepchildren, Terry Strong of Crest Hill and Lori (Michael) Poore of Oswego; step-grandchildren, Alex and Jillian Strong; Ryan and Elizabeth Poore; four sisters, Lila (late Fred) Syre, Ann (Marty) Cohn, Jeri (Lem) Duran and Bonnie (Nick) Wink; one brother, Ken Alperstein; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by one son, Todd Alperstein; and his parents. Funeral Services for Gary L. Alperstein will be Monday, October 12, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Private interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Memorials in his name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday 2-6 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: (815) 741-5500