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Norridge, Illinois: Grave of JFK's Assassin's Assassin: Jack Ruby

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Westlawn Jewish Cemetery

Address:
7801 W. Montrose Ave., Norridge, IL
Directions:
To find Ruby's grave, enter Westlawn Jewish Cemetery from W. Montrose Ave. at its intersection with Redwood Drive. Drive south into the cemetery. Take the first left, then turn left again. Follow this road as it parallels W. Montrose Ave. eastbound. The road then turns south, paralleling N. Ozanam Ave. Ruby's grave is about 300 feet south, on the left, four rows in from Ozanam Ave., opposite a narrow two-story house with fancy red and white brickwork on its front.
Hours:
Gates open Su 9:30-4, M-F 8-4:30 Local health policies may affect hours and access.
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Grave of JFK's Assassin's Assassin: Jack Ruby

Dallas nightclub owner Jack Ruby, who shot Lee Harvey Oswald in Dallas police headquarters on Nov. 24, 1963, is buried here.

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Grave of JFK's Assassin's Assassin: Jack Ruby

Jack Ruby's gravestone is several rows in from the fence.

[April, 10/08/2020]
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