Obituaries of the Victims of the Surfside, Fla., Building Collapse
Profiles and remembrances of those who lost their lives
As search and rescue teams continue their heroic efforts to locate survivors of the collapse on June 24 of a 12-story, 136-unit oceanfront residential building in Surfside, Fla., the names of victims are being released to the public after identification and notification of the families.
Prayers and good deeds continue around the world for those who are still missing, in memory of those who have passed and in support of their loved ones.
Here are brief profiles and recollections of those who lost their lives.
Readers are invited to include additional recollections in the response box following this article. May their memories be for a blessing.
Native of Havana fled Cuba in 1960
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Newlyweds were dedicated to saving lives during Covid pandemic
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Was planning to be married in August
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Native of Venezuela was an inspiring Jewish student leader
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‘Stood at the center of an almost family-like group of young proud Jews’
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Residents of Sydney, Australia, for decades, moved to Surfside to be near their children
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Native of Dix Hills, N.Y. loved Torah study and his work with veterans
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Couple was enjoying early retirement near the water in Surfside
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Natives of Venezuela were members of The Shul of Bal Harbour
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Was past president of Chabad on Campus chapter at his university
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Conquered many obstacles with inner strength and good humor
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Beloved members of The Shul community since the 1980s
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Her 15-year-old son survived the building collapse
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Had recently moved to Surfside after passing of wife and parents
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Lakewood, N.J., resident was in Surfside with his wife, visiting her father
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Puerto Rico native was active in Jewish life on campus
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Deeply caring friend and determined commercial litigator
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She and her husband were visiting her father in Surfside at time of tragedy
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Was a pillar of the Jewish community in Southampton, N.Y.
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Kept in contact with his students years after retirement
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Long Island native was treasured by Miami Jewish community
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New Yorker moved to Surfside after a long bout with Covid
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Jewelry executive remembered as a good friend and adventurous blogger
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So sad. So many losses.
May their memories be a blessing
Baruch Dayan haEmet.!. May their memories be for a blessing. May they all rest in Peace.!
Such wonderful people. Truly a great loss.
Yaakov Reuven Hakohen ben Devorah is still missing, Here's to miracles!
Can you post a list of who is still missing for us to continue tehillim?
All similar structures of that era must be immediately inspected by State of Florida engineers.
"Build a fence around a roof or Pit"
Is Torah to protect lives of others.
So so sad...