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Elkan Ries Jr.

1926 - 2019

Elkan Ries Jr. obituary, 1926-2019, Sarasota, FL

BORN

1926

DIED

2019

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CLOSED-Jennings Funeral Home & Crematory

5750 Swift Road

Sarasota, Florida

Elkan Ries Obituary

Elkan L. Ries, Jr. passed away on October 6, 2019 in Sarasota, Florida at the age of 92. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on December 30, 1926 to Elkan L. Ries, Sr. and Fannie Goodman Ries. Elkan was married to Shirley Hirsh Ries of Atlanta, GA for 67 years. He will be remembered for his kindness to strangers, kinship with people from all walks of life, and sense of humor that belied a quiet but powerful sense of charity. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, of Sarasota, FL; his brother, E. Carey Ries, of Baltimore; his daughters, Janet Ries (Dr. Matthew) Stern; Cathy Ries (Todd) Neal; and Patti Ries; his grandchildren, Margot Ries Stern, Jeffrey Elkan Stern, Jenna Max Stern, Isabel Ries Neal, Wilson Ries Neal, and Gabriel Jake Young; and great-granddaughter, Lila Elkan Robinson.

Funeral arrangements were private. Contributions can be made to The Jewish Housing Council Foundation, 1955 N Honore Ave, Ste B1, Sarasota, FL 34235-9151, or to the charity of your choice.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Oct. 13, 2019.

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Jan LaBarr

October 2, 2025

2025 and here I am again, missing you and hoping we'll meet again one day.

Jan LaBarr

October 2, 2024

Time has passed, but thoughts of you and our friendship linger. If you're looking down, I didn't get fat!

Jan LaBarr

October 11, 2022

Memories of you stay strong in my mind and heart. Another year and you are not forgotten. Rest well, my friend.

Jan LaBarr

October 3, 2021

It's been a couple years since you left us for heavenly pastures, but your spirit lives on! I fondly think of you standing before me with that devilish grin & twinkle in your eyes. You are missed, my friend.

Jan LaBarr

October 2, 2020

Looking at that mug of yours on this remembrance, I smile with fond thoughts of you! I can hear your laugh & wise words told to me; like: "don't get fat, women in retirement get fat"! You are missed by many, but I'm certain everyone in heaven knows you! You are a beautiful soul.

Jan LaBarr

December 1, 2019

I was saddened to learn of Elkan's passing. He was full of life and I so enjoyed our conversations. My one regret is not visiting him after his recent move back downtown. I will always remember him with love in my heart. He provided emotional & professional support to me when I needed it most and I will be forever grateful. Rest in peace, Elkan.

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