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LOUIS TOBASKY Obituary

TOBASKY, Louis E. Of Brookline and Delray Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at age 95, peacefully at home. For 67 years the beloved husband of Barbara (Spector). Devoted father of Andrew & his wife Melissa, Jeffrey & his wife PJ, Karen & her husband Jeffrey Garb, Evan & his wife Jennifer. Loving zayde of Brandon Tobasky, Kyle & his wife Jennifer Tobasky, Eli and Jasper Merrill, Lance and Brett Tobasky, Michael and Jason Garb, Jordyn, Jillian, and Jayden Tobasky. Lou had a long and distinguished career as an educator and school administrator with the city of Boston and positively impacted hundreds, if not thousands of his students and fellow faculty members throughout the years. Services at Temple Emeth, 194 Grove Street, Chestnut Hill, on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 11:30am. Interment in West Roxbury. Memorial observance at Evan & Jennifer's home immediately following the Interment through 8:00pm, continuing Monday, 2-4pm, 6-8pm and Tuesday, 2-4pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of one's choice. Levine Chapels - Brookline 617.277.8300 www.levinechapel.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 6 to Jun. 7, 2024.

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Thomas DeFreitas

September 7, 2024

My principal at the Bradley in Orient Heights, East Boston, from 1975-79. I liked him a lot! May his memory be for a blessing.

Krivitsky

June 10, 2024

Dear tobaskys entire family, so sorry to hear of Lou passing, he had such a warm personality and enjoyed every day with a great family that he saw grow. We send our wishes to all to enjoy many memories. Most sincerely norm&roz krivitsky

bradd

June 8, 2024

an absolute FKG legend! one of my favorite people ever! i know Uncle Lou is forever walking on the red jacket beach on a perfect day and we will all be together again on that beach one day down the road!

Barbara Wasserman

June 8, 2024

Joan and Joe told me of Lou´s passing away. Ted and I send our condolences to you and your family.
We will be up in Boston this summer and we will see you then. Sincerely, Barbara and Ted Wasserman

Maureen Chapman-Fahey

June 7, 2024

I was fortunate to have Mr. Tobasky as my principal at the Marshall. He was professional, fair, caring, compassionate, available, and so much more. When I won a National award in math/science, he flew to DC in the morning and back home the same day just to be there for the award ceremony! Who else would do that? He was so proud of his teachers. Rest in peace, Mr. Tobasky. You had a major impact on my career and life.
Thoughts and prayers to the family.

Debra Medeiros

June 7, 2024

Dear Barbara and Tobasky,I'm so sorry for your loss. I always looked forward see Lou and have a chat with him. When I had my granddaughter Mia with me Lou always made a point to stop and talk to her. I was very fond of both Lou and Barbara. May your beautiful memories of Lou help during this very difficult time. RIP Lou. Fondly Debbie Medeiros

Jeff Rosenberg

June 6, 2024

We will miss Lou and his wonderful lust for life. We were jus together at our house for Passover. He enjoyed his to the fullest even into his 90s. But he was.a man that adored his family and always put their needs before that of his own. My heartfelt condolences to Auntie Barbara and the entire Tobasky family.

Kim Levitan

June 6, 2024

I loved my uncle Lou even though he'd insult my cooking, would refuse to eat in my house and tell me, "You people don't know from anything!" I admit being intimidated by his abrasive personality when I was a kid, but as I grew older and came to understood the man behind the facade, I couldn't help but love and appreciate the wonderful husband, father, and uncle, great uncle, and great great uncle he was. I could see right through his comments into his giant heart and his genuine love for his family and mine. I will forever admire and respect my Uncle Lou, and will try my best to carry out the lessons he taught me about living life to the fullest, traveling to distant lands to learn about different cultures, working out at a gym, (maybe not Planet Fitness!) for as long as I'm able, and enjoying all life has to offer. I will forever remember his excitement when Lauren was accepted to Harvard Law school. He couldnt wait to take us to the Harvard Club for a celebratory dinner. We still have a set of Harvard hi-ball glasses which he shipped to us over the years and I will toast him every time I make myself a cocktail. I, like uncle Lou, enjoy my cocktails! I'm counting on uncle Lou to be my tour guide once I join him in his new world.

Helene (Lena, THE QUEEN OF PALESTINA!!

June 6, 2024

One of my all time favorites on earth! Gonna miss your raspy voice, your love of good food, your innocent sarcasm, your resident for our family, everything.

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Memorial Events
for LOUIS TOBASKY

Jun

9

Memorial Gathering

Evan & Jennifer's home

MA

Jun

9

Service

11:30 a.m.

Temple Emeth

194 Grove Street,, Chestnut Hill,, MA

Jun

10

Memorial Gathering

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Evan & Jennifer's home

MA

Jun

10

Memorial Gathering

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Evan & Jennifer's home

MA

Jun

11

Memorial Gathering

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Evan & Jennifer's home

MA

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470 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446

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