Joel Jay Helfer, passed away Tuesday 4 days before his 70th birthday, beloved husband of Eve “Evie”, nee Buchsbaum, cherished father of Zachary (Megan) Helfer, Jeffrey Helfer and Rachel Helfer (fiancé Robert Devereaux), Devoted son of the late Frieda and Herman Helfer, dear brother of Harvey (the late Regina) Helfer and Gail Helfer, fond uncle of Cliff Helfer. Funeral Monday 10:30 AM at Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah, 3220 Big Tree Lane, Wilmette. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery-Skokie. Contributions in Joel’s name to the JUF would be appreciated. Info Mitzvah Memorial Funerals, 630-MITZVAH (630-648-9824), or www.mitzvahfunerals.com