Yaakov Matanky Obituary

Dear Rabbi and Mrs Matanky and Family,



We would like to express our sincere condolences on the untimely loss of your beloved son and brother. The loss of a loved one is always sad, but in the case of such a young and gifted person, it is doubly hard to bear. Rabbi, you have taught us the meaning of strength and faith in the beautiful eulogy you gave at the funeral. May his memory and life continue to be a source of inspiration and blessing.

We have been bereft of words and joy since we heard.





We grieve with thee.

Dear Rabbi Matanky and family,

Although I had never met Yaakov, knowing the kind of family he comes from, I know he must have been a wonderful person. Considering the astonishing amount of people who were able to attend his funeral, less than 20 hours after it he had passed away makes me realize how important it is to touch the hearts and lives of others - which he obviously did. Congratulations for raising such a remarkable son. With love to the whole family, take care and be well.

Dearest True and family. Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved grandson. My heart is with you. Addie.

Dear Rabbi and Mrs. Matanky,

We were very sad when we heard of the passing of your beloved son, Yaakov. May Ha-Shem in His infinate mercy and kindness bring you and your family comfort. May Yaakov's pure neshama be bound in the everlasting bond of eternal life in the olam ha'emes. Hamakom yinachem otchem b'toch sha'ar avlay tzion v'yerushalayim.

Avram and Aviva Skurowitz

Our sympathy and condolonces are with you during this difficult time.



Dennis & Michele (Axelrod) Landa

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Our thoughts and prayers to you during this most difficult time. May you find comfort in your cherished memories of your son's smile, laugh and sense of humor. Our deepest condolences and sympathy to you and your family.

Gary, Karen, Joshua, Jonathan, Zachary and Emily Kipnis

2060 N. Hayden Dr.

Tucson, AZ 85715

To the Matanky Family,

My deepest sympathy to all of you for this most tragic loss of your beloved son and brother.

Sincerely,

Abby Kail

Our heartfelt sympathy for your terrible loss.



First your father, then your son.



May Yaakov's memory be for a blessing.

Dear Lenny, Margaret and families,

Though I never knew your sons, tho' probably saw him in schul, on my yearly visit to Chicago, I'm sure he was a truly good neshama. May he be a "gitter bencher" for all of us. May you not know from any more sorrow.

Dear Rabbi and Mrs. Matanky and family,

We are truly sorry for your loss. Yaakov was our role model, teacher, madrich, but most of all our friend. He inspired all of our lives with the shabbatonim he planned, the beef he made for the tishes, and the accomplishments he made with the minyan. Together with Yitzie and the rest of your family we hope to continue the projects that Tank started because we know that is what he would want us to do. Thank you very much for allowing us to all be a part of his life because he has made a huge impact on ours. We will greatly miss him.

With Love, Dani Abell, Tali Abell, Asher Goldberg, Jack Gottesman, Daniel Kahn, Jordana Mainzer, Orit Meyers, Levi Moalem, Ari Nussbaum, Uri Rosenzweig, Aliza Weinschneider, and Lavi Zaret

Dear Rabbi and Mrs. Matanky,

i am very sorry about your loss.

Thank you Tank for everything you tought me. From D'vrei Torah to The Tanach Trio.



may your family only have simchas

May you all be comforted among the mourners of Zion, and may we all see the days of peace and redemption.

Beverley, Ira and Moshe Menachem Piltz

Tank was a great person and friend. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends. His family should see no more sorrow. Yaakov, rest in peace. You are gone, but your legend will live on forever.

Yaakov was a truly talented and resourceful young man. He did a great job helping Bnea Akiva. His good efforts and his smiling face will be sorely missed. Our sincere condolences to his entire family.

Hamkom yinchem otchem b'toch shear aveli tzion v'yirushalim

v'lo tosifu davah od !

Dear Rabbi and Rebbetzin Matanky and family,

Our hearts reach out to all of you in this tremendous time of pain and sorrow. Your eulogy was unbelievable and real and we were so amazed at your ability to maintain composure in the midst of your grief. May all of you, all of us, never ever know of future heartache. May all that you do for the community, the love and kindness you show, be reflected back. You are very special to us. Thank you for who you are in the midst of all circumstances. Our hearts and dreams are with you. May HKB"H comfort you always.

We are extremely sorry for your loss. Try to overcome the remorse you feel remembering the wonderful memories Yaakov has provided you with during his lifetime.

Dear Bernice and Leonard,

Our sympathy and condolonces,



Joseph and Ragnhild Kittay

Tho' I didn't know Yackov, nor do I know his siblings, my heart goes out to his parents, grandparents and familly. May he be a "gitta beter" for all of us...

debie gronner-greenberg icja'75, achds '71