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Wednesday, 26 Adar I, 5784
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Ronnie Tatarka, 58, OBM

Mr. Ronnie Tatarka, a pillar of the Melbourne Chabad community and philanthropist to Jewish and Chabad causes, passed away suddenly. Full Story

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As a former employee, i remember Ron's warmth and humility
January 9, 2018 5:04 pm

and one of the hardest working people i have known
Rest in peace Ron and God bless you.

My condolences to the Tatarka family. My thoughts are with you at this incredibly difficult time.

BD"E
January 9, 2018 7:23 am

Dear Ronnie I’m shocked of the terrible news with no time to say goodbye. Every tine I came ro Melbourne you always asked where I’m staying and if I’m comfortable Always with a good word and a smile we will never forget you.
A Ba’al Tezedakah with no bounds giving huge amounts so humbly and with such a פשטות.
I would like to send our condolnces for his dear wife Sarele and the whole family.

יהי זכרו ברוך
Elimelech Feldman
Neve Hadassah Tzfat

Lipa Dubrawsky
January 8, 2018 9:40 pm

Really amazing how he had such a close freindship with and made such an impact on the people of Melbourne. While just being there for 2 years. Ronni was a great person who will be forever missed. Bde.

BDE
January 8, 2018 1:42 pm

BS”D
we were deeply shocked to hear of your very sad news.
Ronny was always friendly and smiling.
Hamakom yenachem etchem betoch avley Zion v Yerushalayim
Mashiach now!!!

Former Melbourne shliach
January 7, 2018 10:23 pm

I don’t know of an individual who ran a successful business like him…and yet was so interested in helping others and take such an interest in other people…
There are no words for his loss..
Hamokom yenachem hamishpacha
Melbourne is now a family in mourning…
Moshiach now….

A true Baal Tzedakah
January 7, 2018 8:43 pm

Matan Bisaser, incredible

BDE
January 7, 2018 6:27 pm

The family has asked for all memories, stories and encounters with Ron be sent to [email protected]

Crown Heights Mosad
January 7, 2018 5:40 pm

Ronnie was a huge Baal Tzdaka who had a big heart and was not boastful at all. He helped out our mosad tremendously and we will be forever grateful to him. May his neshama have an aliya and may we be reunited with him with Moshiach Now!

Semicha Chavrusa
January 7, 2018 1:21 pm

Reuven was a motivating Chavrusa and a very happy person always. He came back to Montreal as an Avel to complete semicha before returning home. For 3 months he taught me how to intensely seek out and accomplish any goal. We also learned lots of Chassidus as well. Yehi zichro boruch!!!

Dear Ronnie
January 7, 2018 9:37 am

Dear Ronnie ,
We are in shock, such a special person, so full of life ! Your positivity and energy will be missed , always cracking jokes and making us laugh. May we laugh together again in yerushalyim with moshiach ! You will be missed ! Sarale , you are such a special person , may you have the strength and comfort in this difficult time knowing what a special neshoma Ronni has ! We are heartbroken with you !

עד מתי!!!!
January 7, 2018 9:29 am

ברוך דיין האמת והחי יתן אל ליבו היה חסיד אמיתי של הרבי במסירות נפש ובשמחה וטוב לבב. שניזכה תקיף ומי”ד ממ”ש להיתגלות הרבי מלך המשיח והגאולה האמתית והשלמה “והקיצו ורננו שוכני עפר. והוא בתוכם” אמן

Fralicha chevreman
January 7, 2018 8:02 am

Bh remmber him . in Morris T . really always frielach ,smilling and friendly to everyone across the board. No difference who you where or what you did. Beaming with simcha . really young fellow . need Moshiach now and chesed golu for alla yidden now

For Nichum Aveilim
January 7, 2018 3:14 am
His name
January 7, 2018 2:03 am

Reuven Yoseph ben Avraham v’Menucha

Dovber Emanuel
January 7, 2018 1:54 am

Bd”e I had the pleasure of working with him at yg he is a special person

Reuvein Yosef ben avraham
January 7, 2018 12:36 am

For those who asked for his name

14 Father's name
January 7, 2018 12:35 am

Reuven Yosef ben Avrohom

Ronnie’s Hebrew name
January 7, 2018 12:34 am

Reuven Yosef Ben Avrohom

Somehow Ronnie was both a Tzadik and an Everyman
January 7, 2018 12:19 am

Ronnie was the guy next door who greeted everyone warmly with a smile, a joke and maybe some ribbing. A jolly good fellow with a ready quip who was also serious about Chesed and helping others. When our Melbourne relatives suffered a tragedy, it was Ronnie who helped the family get their financials, travel arrangements and records in order. He raised the money, gave much of his own, and spent countless days doing paperwork and providing practical guidance while his dear wife Sarale looked after the yesomim and was a devoted source of moral support. They both showed up for… Read more »

Fathers name?
January 7, 2018 12:04 am

Reuvein ben ?

BDE
January 6, 2018 11:36 pm

So, so very sad. I remember Reuven from our days in Morristown, we were in Yeshiva together. A great & sweet guy!! We will never forget around 5 years ago we were in Austraila, Ronnie OPENED his home for us, we will Never forget his Generosity & Kindness,. Our deepest condolences to his beautiful Mishpocha. Moshiach- Please come NOW!!

Big heart ....
January 6, 2018 10:46 pm

Ronnie was a top knotch guy …. big heart … kind word for everyone …. kind word about everyone … I ate in his house many times when I was in yg …. very generous person. I will miss him and I think we all will miss him may hashem comfort his family and bless them with strength to continue his good work.

Bdh
January 6, 2018 10:43 pm

Can we get info for nichum aveilim.
Reuven was a special person! His neshama should have an Aliya and we should all greet Moshiach now!!

true ahavas yisrael
January 6, 2018 10:36 pm

I recall when Rueven a”h came to Morristown in 1980. We bonded. he was eager to grow as a chasid…we farbrenged, laughed, cried and said l’chaim together…he passed away same day as my birthday…chilling…with your wonderful smile, friendship and love, go to our Rebbe and together come back, amen…

So sad
January 6, 2018 10:21 pm

Crying no words to express what I am feeling BDE

A Good man.
January 6, 2018 10:08 pm

What a loss!
BDE
We want moshiach now!

Shliach
January 6, 2018 9:51 pm

Dear Tatarka Family, Sitting and wiping my tears as I write, I can’t forget the special person you had as a father, husband and brother. Being a Yeshiva Bochur on shlichus in Melbourne, Ronnie A”H was always there to make sure that we were comfortable and had what we needed B’Gashmius and always stopped to speak and inquire if we were comfortable and how we were adjusting to life in Melbourne. It is Ronnie A”H who went out of his way and made sure that we were comfortable. He was a very special person who will be terribly missed by… Read more »

We need Achdus!!! We need Achdus!!! We need Achdus!!!
January 6, 2018 9:16 pm

We need Achdus! WE NEED ACHDUS!!

Our community and moised needs it after a tragedy like this. Ronnie was such a special guy who gave so much!

When are we going to learn??

Life is so precious

What A Loss
January 6, 2018 8:49 pm

I ate in his home on Shabbosim when i was learning in Melbourne. A heart of gold who always had a way of making others smile, an accessible mentsh who knew how to help. Such a loss.

Sad
January 6, 2018 8:35 pm

Baruch Dayan Emes

BDE
January 6, 2018 8:33 pm

A truly amazing man. Wonderful wife and kids

MIRIAM and Binyomin
January 6, 2018 8:33 pm

So so sorry to hear this sad news. All I can say is Hashem must reveal Moshiach now so you may all be united again, but this time FOREVER!

Ronnie
January 6, 2018 8:18 pm

Dear Ronnie

We miss you already may your neshama have an Aliyah and please beg Hashem to send moshiach already

Ron you are a great guy and you did so much chesed you will be missed
BDE

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