Sam Smilovic

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dear Rabbi & family, My deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved Father, Grandfather, & Uncle. May many happy memories serve to help you through this difficult time. HaMakom Yenachem Etchem b'toch She'ar Aveilei Tzion VeYerushalayim. Joyce Solomon

Neil, we are very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May Sam rest in peace.

Our deepest condolences to all of you, He was such a nice man. I will never forget when i saw him at Kensington Place and he wanted me to see his apartment and show me his pictures on the wall of his children and grandchildren. He was very proud of all of you. The best part of my visit was when I was leaving, he asked me to dance with him in the hallway at the elevators. I will never forget that moment-Lori G.

Neil, we are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your father. May you find comfort in the knowledge that his was a meaningful life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your loss. I have many memories of my father (Arnold z"l)and Sam hanging out at Shaarei Tefillah. May your memories of him always be a blessing.

Shabbat having just concluded in Israel, we were saddened to learn of the passing of our good friend Sam Smilovic, A"H. Together with his Ayshet Chayil, Annette, A"H,they built a beautiful family that gave him much joy and nachat. Being a Holocaust child survivor, Sam often remarked that his children and grandchildren are testimony to the everlasting nature of Judaism and the Jewish Nation. Sam was so devoted to Shaarei Tefillah Cong. that his very presence was a source of great inspiration and admiration. We will never forget his beautiful and melodious voice as he often conducted services in the style reminiscent of the upbringing he had in Munkacz. His love for the State of Israel cannot be defined in words as he constantly encouraged all of us to express our committment in ever more meaningful ways. As Rabbi emeritus of Shaarei Tefillah Cong, Sam had a significant impact on our lives and will always be remembered with much love . We extend to Fern, Mark and Neil and the entire mishpacha our heartfelt condolences. Hamakom yenachem etchem b'toch sh'ar a'vaylei tzion v'erushalayim . Rabbi Moshe and Sarah Stern Ramat Beit Shemesh , Israel

Adele and Stan Lieberman Neil, we would like to offer our deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your dear father.

Dear Mark, Aviva and Smilovic Family, I am saddened to hear about your father's passing. I feel privileged to have met him and shared many happy family smachot with him. He always expressed how much he loved his children and grandchildren and took such beautiful pride in all your accomplishments. May his memory be for a blessing. Thinking of you and may you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Yerushalyim. Charlotte

May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Your father was one of the pillars of the shul, and we remember him well and fondly. Macky and Bracha (Barbara) Goldman and Evelyn Sugar.

Mark and family , sorry to hear of your fathers passing ,I have only happy childhood memories of him and my father, while growing up , at Shaarei TefillahHaMakom yenachem et'chem b'toch shar avay'lay Tzion vee'Yerushalayim.``

A long time ago it was a very happy moment. My sister Jordana had just become engaged to my brother in law to be Neil. I rushed over to my parents house where everyone was gathering. This was the first time I met Sam Smiley. For him this was an extremely joyous occasion. I remember watching Sam sitting on the couch, well actually barely sitting because he was so filled with unrestrained exuberance that he could not sit still. Clapping his hands, hugging his wife Annette, and singing out loud, I remember thinking here is a man who embraces life and who has an abundance of love for his son Neil. I also remember thinking that I was happy for my sister because she was about to become part of an extended family who loved deeply, who understood the meaning of pride, the meaning of family and the meaning of faith. These were good people.I also remember thinking this man Sam Smiley is PURE love. I quote from my favorite song " and in the end the love you take, is equal to the love you make" Sam you gave so much love. You survived and overcame the Holocaust and created a full live filled with joy, love and family. As a Jewish woman, I am proud of you. "Ya done good Sam"

Sam was a very sweet man and friends with my grandmother, Lola Faivish, at Kensington Place where they lived. My condolences to his family.

dear Mark and family. Cyrele and I were sorry to hear about your dad's passing. It is a small world in that Cyrele's grand parents on her mother's side were originally Smilovitch, changed to Small. May the many memories of your dad comfort you and your family. Bernard

To Fern and Family, Steven, Jessica, Daniel and David. I never met your Zayde however Fern has told me many stories of his life. He was a survivor. That means everything in todays world. You know how fortunate you were to have him in your life. Others should be so lucky. My heartfelt condolences. Ian Weir

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. please accept my condolences. grace schelew

DEAREST Smilovic Family, It has been an honor and privileged to have known your father! He was dearly loved and such a force to be reckoned with! From his voice singing in the audience on Sunday's to the Sabbath and Holiday services, he was always around! He made sure everyone's voice was heard! We ALL will miss him and will remember him with fond memories!

Fern and family, so sorry for your loss. Meeting Sam in our office was a wonderful experience shared by all. We send our deepest condolences to everyone.

Hamokem Y'nachem eschem. B'soych Shar. D'avayla Tzion B'yerushalayim may your father who is definitely in Gan Eden be a Maylitz yoisher for you and the whole family the Kahila all the people in Kensington that came to him for advice support and someone. Who had natural leadership one if a kind a real bal bituchen mentch. . May he be an inspiration and guide you his children to stay on that yiddisha derech path and remember yiddiishkite comes first the sacrifices he made for you and the hell he went through huge zchus to have known him the man is a legend. I will really miss him a huge loss. May Hashem help guide us in his stead. Git. Shabbos in a. Frielichen Chanukah.