BD”E-Dr. Eugene Mandrea z”l
OrMenorah Congregation
Rabbi Doug Zelden, Rav
Chicago, IL 60645
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BD"E
We are sad to share the news
of the passing of
Eugene Mandrea, MD, Age 94, of Northbrook, born in Romania and was a Holocaust survivor. Eugene received his medical training in France and in the United States and practiced dermatology lovingly for 57 years in Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Palos Heights, Lakeview and Park Ridge. He was on staff at Christ Hospital, Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Palos Community Hospital and Little Company of Mary.
Eugene was husband for 53 years
of Rochelle "Shelly" Mandrea, nee Ezgur;
and father of
Michael (Brooke Leviton) Mandrea,
Steven (Marisa) Mandrea, MD,
and Monique (Carey) Melnick;
adored grandpa of Andrew, Seth, Max, Josie, Arielle, Mackenzie, Audrey, Elliot, Jessica, and Carson; devoted son of the late Nathan Mendelsohn and the late Rose Mandrea; cherished brother of the late Hermine (late Jan) Nagel; dear brother-in-law of Jerrold (Harlie) Ezgur; treasured uncle of Michael (Wendi) Ezgur and Rick Ezgur (Brian Sutherby) and friend to many. Eugene was a brilliant physician, who was dedicated to his dermatology practice, but more importantly to his family. As a Romanian refugee with nothing but his passion for learning, humility, and strong desire to practice medicine, Eugene worked tirelessly to build a beautiful life for his family. He was a voracious reader, especially of world history, with a photographic memory for specific dates and details that mirrored his own life experiences. His passion for classical music, especially Bach, comforted him throughout his life. His family gave him his greatest joy. He will be dearly missed by all.
Service 1/9/26 -Friday, 12 noon CT, at
The Skokie CJF Chapel, 8851 Skokie Blvd., in Skokie
Eugene's service will be live streamed at www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com.
Interment follows at Westlawn Cemetery.
Info: the GOLDMAN FUNERAL GROUP (847) 478-1600.
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך אבלי ציון וירושלים
Hamakom Yenachem Etchem B'Toch Sh'ar Avele Tzion Virushalayim!