Frederick Jaffe

Frederick (Fred) Jaffe, 81, a lifelong Kankakeean, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025, at Riverside Medical Center. Fred was born January 12, 1944, the son of Max E. Jaffe and Eleanor Roski Jaffe. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Barry; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Fred was very close to Barry and lovingly served as his caregiver, leaving family and friends with countless “Fred and Barry” stories. Fred is survived by several cousins, including David Jaffe, Jake Jaffe, Carol Price, Lisa Price Aizenstein, Francine Price Arbit, Burt Jaffe, Brian Jaffe, Wendy Jaffe, Barbara Girard, Marc Silverstein, Sandra Romanoff Greenberg, Lee Roski, and Andy Roski. A Purdue University graduate with a Pharmacy degree and a lifelong fan of the Purdue Boilermakers, Fred was President and CEO of Jaffe Drug Stores Inc., helping those in need with free medication. He also served as President of Temple B’nai Israel (1976–1980), and was on the board of directors of the Helen Wheeler Center for many years. An avid golfer, he was a long-time member of the Kankakee Country Club and won the 1991 Rollison Golf Tournament. Fred was an NFL agent for local football player James K. (Jimmy) Smith, of the Los Angeles Raiders. A graveside service is pending at Kankakee Memorial Gardens Cemetery. (Once time and date are available it will be posted) Memorials may be made to Duane Dean Behavioral Health Center, Kankakee, IL. https://www.duanedean.org/ Cremation rites have been accorded.