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EMMANUEL "MANNY" SMITH
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On Thursday, February 6, 2020. Beloved husband of Ileane (Oblonsky) Smith. Brother of Jerome (Sharon) Smith. Uncle of Judy Kaufman, Alyse (Andy) Platner and Dr. Evan (Lisa) Oblonsky. Manny graduated from the University of Texas, Phi Beta Kappa and Harvard Law School. He worked in Washington, DC beginning with the Interstate Commerce Commission and elected to work with the Social Security Administration in Maryland and Virginia as well. Manny moved to Pittsburgh in 1991 to be an administrative law judge for the Social Security Administration. He retired with over forty-five years of service to the federal government. He was on the Board of Trustees for the Pittsburgh Opera and Pittsburgh Public Theatre as well as serving on the board of the Concordia Club. Services at Beth El Congregation of the South Hills, 1900 Cochran Road, Scott Township on Sunday at 1 p.m. Visitation forty-five minutes prior to service, (12:15 - 1 p.m.). Interment Mount Lebanon Cemetery/Beth El section. Contributions may be made to Beth El Congregation, 1900 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., family owned and operated. www.schugar.com
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Alma de León
February 2, 2021
Manny Smith will be remembered for his kindness and good heart. He will not be forgotten because he cared a lot about every human being.
Mary Ann Farina, Esq.
April 19, 2020
My deepest condolences to Mrs. Smith and family. I worked with Judge Smith for many years in the Pittsburgh hearing office.
March 6, 2020
Dear Ileane,
Lois emailed us the news of Manny's death, Our condolences to you and your family.
Your friends,
Nancy and Norman Karp
Chautauqua, NY
Chinedu Orji
February 15, 2020
You have been very kind to me and I can't imagine the weight of the pain you bear. I pray God to give you the strength to go through this difficult time. Be rest assured that he is in a better place where there is no pain or sorrow. I just want you to know that I'm standing with you. You are not alone.
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Alma de Leon
February 10, 2020
My deepest sympathy to Ileane and extended family for the loss of our colleague Manny Smith. He will be remembered for his compassion and kindness. May God give you the strength you need during this difficult time in mourning your loved one.
February 9, 2020
I am saddened to read about the loss of this respected legal colleague and staunch supporter of the theatre. My condolences to Manny's family. - Jeff Pollock, Esq. (Sq. Hill)
Darrold Smith
February 9, 2020
Manny was my first cousin from Tyler, TX. He had a brilliant mind and was always interesting to talk to. We will all miss him and will have many great memories. Love to all the family.
Judith Fabina
February 9, 2020
Thank you for the advice Judge, and some lovely conversations. Rest peacefully dear man. God Bless you. My condolences to your family.
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