Leo A. Jacobs Jr, died Saturday December 25, 2021. Born February 28, 1961 in Chicago, Leo Jr. is survived by his mother Mary Patricia Jacobs, son Jonathan Jacobs (Corrine), sister Catherine Jacobs, brother John Jacobs (Lisa), sister Jeannie Jacobs and brother Tom Jacobs (Kris), and many nieces and nephews. Leo Jr. was preceded in death by his father Leo A. Jacobs Sr. Leo worked in all sorts of industries through out his life. These included being a painter, limousine driver, car salesmen, manager of Budget rent a car, manager of Family Dollar, owning his own clothing/shoe store named after his son called JJ's Outlet and also running an ice cream business. In fact, he went on channel 7 news many years ago and stated he was the "Michael Jordan" of the Ice Cream business. In his free time, you would catch him watching sports, shooting pool, or playing backgammon on his computer. He's always had a passion for cars; some of his favorites were his Red Challenger, Chevy Monte Carlo, and his Corvette. He will forever be remembered for his humor, contagious smile, and gentle heart.
A memorial visitation for Leo will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022 from 9:30 AM until time of an 11:00 AM prayer service, with Rev. Dr. Kelvin Roberts officiating all at Willow Funeral Home & Cremation Care 1415 W. Algonquin Rd., (one half mile east of Randall Rd.) Algonquin/Lake in the Hills.
Cremation rites will be accorded privately.
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