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Jacob Tasher Obituary

Tasher, Jacob M.D./M.P.H. SLINGERLANDS, N.Y. Jacob Tasher M.D./M.P.H. of Slingerlands, died November 7, 2007 at his residence after a brief illness. Jacob was born in Jerusalem, Israel in 1945 to Avraham Tasher, formerly of Lublin Poland, and Sara Tasher, formerly of Pinsk, White Russia. Jacob is survived by his beloved wife Nicoleta (Ramona) Tasher of Slingerlands; his daughter, Maya Tasher of Owens Mills, Md.; his sons, Avi of Owens Mills, Ari of Baltimore, Md. and Charlie of Altamont, N.Y. Additionally Jacob is survived by his brother, Sammy Tasher of Tel Aviv, Israel and his many cousins from Israel, England, Boston, Mass. and N.J. Doctor Tasher received his medical degree from Sackler School of Medicine Tel-Aviv, Israel, did his residency in general surgery at Boston University Medical, Boston, and his E.N.T/head and neck surgery residency at Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C. and more recently received his master's of public health at the School of Public Health from the State University of New York. Dr. Tasher was also a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, a diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology and fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. Doctor Tasher was also known as Major Tasher of the United States Army Medical Corps Reserve. Jacob was first an active duty medical officer in the Israeli Army during which time he fought in the Yom Kippur War. Later Jacob transferred to the American Army and participated in Gulf War I. Jacob was a member of Temple Israel of Albany, N.Y. and participated in and was a member of a number of groups within the Temple Israel community. Despite the many and great achievements in Jacob's life, he remained a kind and humble man, befriended all who met him and was fiercely dedicated to those he called his friends. Funeral services will be held 12 p.m. Friday, November 9 at Temple Israel, 600 New Scotland Avenue, Albany. Shivah will be observed immediately following the service. Additionally a memorial service will be held at the Tasher's Slingerlands residence, 4 p.m. Sunday, November 11. All donations in Jacob's name should be made to the benevolent organization(s) of your choosing.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Jacob Tasher

14 Entries

Deborah

November 22, 2020

He was the best doctor I’ve ever had. When I was young he saved my life and explained to me what was happening with my ear and brain in such a way it was easy to understand. I miss him and found this as I was hoping to see him in New York. I know it’s been 13 years since he passed away and I am so sorry for his family’s loss. He was a very good man and a wonderful, caring doctor. Thank you...Deborah from Covington, Louisiana

Alice and Marc Brumberg

November 11, 2007

Dear Debra and Charlie

Our most sincere condolences to you and to Charlie....may you both find strength in this most difficult of times...thinking of you both...

Alice and Marc Brumberg

Russell Steele

November 10, 2007

It was with great shock and sadness that we learned of Jacob's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family; we remember him fondly and enjoyed our times with him when he visited New Orleans.

Russell and Jennie Steele

Bob and Teresa Wilson

November 9, 2007

Dear Ramona,
Teresa and I send Jacob's children and you our deepest sympathies. Jacob and I were closest friends for 32 years-talking regularly by phone every week. Never was a friend more kind and considerate and caring than Jacob was. In spite of his own adversity, he was always optimistic about his life. He loved dearly his wife and children. We miss him greatly.

victor waters, md

November 9, 2007

With much prayers to the family, Jacob will always remembered, through his kind words and friendship.

Garima Kabra

November 9, 2007

Dear Ramona,
I wish to convey my deepest sympathy to you upon the untimely passing away of your husband. I knew Jacob as a classmate in the School of Public Health. I remember him with respect and admiration. I extend my condolences to you and your family. I hope that time and memories will help lessen the burden of your sorrow, and that you may draw some measure of comfort knowing that others care and share in your loss.

Office of Dr. Mira Shah, DDS

November 9, 2007

Nicoleta,
We are so sorry about Jacob. Please accept our condolences, and know we are thinking of you every day. Not a day has passed since we heard of his illness that we have not thought of you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

Bonnie Santini-Correa

November 9, 2007

Dear Ramona, Heartfelt condolences with the passing of Dr. Tasher. As a respected physician, dedicated friend and loving Birthday Party Dad,he will be missed and fondly remembered always... The Correa Family

Nancy Turner

November 9, 2007

Dear Charlie,

We were so sorry to hear of your father's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bill and Nancy Turner

Joseph Bouck

November 9, 2007

I was glad to have assisted you both in your time of need and proud to say that I knew Jacob, my condolences go to you Ramona. Joe Bouck Hospice Nurse

Monica Sharp

November 8, 2007

Dear Charlie;

Be faithful and Hashem will give you strenght to overcome this moment of grief.

Monica Sharp

Jacob visiting Bedouin's camp

Frank Ma

November 8, 2007

Dear Ramona:

I am so sorry to hear the untimely death of Jacob. We shared the same tent during the Gulf War. I was the Chief of Medical Section and worked closely with Jacob on a daily basis. He was an excellent and compassionate physician. He was well loved by his patients and colleagues. In spite of the danger and hardship of the war, he was always cheerful and upbeat as all his friends would have expected him to be. I have many fond memories of the things we did together. Our world is poorer with the passing of this good man.

Frank Ma, MD

Mary Applegate

November 8, 2007

Dear Ramona,
I was very sorry to hear about Jacob's illness and untimely death. You are in my thoughts and prayers in this sad time.

Warmest wishes,
Mary

Mary Applegate MD MPH
Associate Dean
UAlbany School of Public Health

Lue Ellis

November 8, 2007

Ramona,

My condolences to you at this time of sorrow. I will continue to pray for you and I will miss Dr. Tasher very much. I have so many fond memories of Dr. Tasher both on a professional and personal level. He had a very kind heart and will always be remembered for that. If there is anything at all I can do, please let me know. I will miss him deeply. God bless you.

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