Mr. Reuvain – Ronnie Tatarka, a pillar of the Melbourne Chabad community and philanthropist to Jewish and Chabad causes, passed away suddenly on Shabbos, 19 Teves, 5778.
He was 58.
Ronnie, owner of a successful insurance company, was a respected activist and pillar of the Melbourne Chabad community.
He was known for his generous support of Jewish organizations around the world.
He also pioneered the founding of Camp Gan Israel in Melbourne, Australia, and served as director of camp, an advisor and major partner for many years.
He is survived by his wife Sarale (nee Althaus) and children Avi, Leah, Shmuly, Eli, Chaya and Dina.
He is also survived by his in-laws, Binyomin and Miriam Althaus and siblings Shimshon (Sam) Tatarka and Rosaline Tatarka.
The Levaya will take place Sunday at 2 pm at Springvale Cemetery, Melbourne, Australia.
Click here to view a live broadcast from the funeral, beginning at 10 PM EST.
Baruch Dayan Ha’emes.
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.
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
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.
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!!!
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….
Matan Bisaser, incredible
The family has asked for all memories, stories and encounters with Ron be sent to [email protected]
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!
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 ,
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 !
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
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
[email protected]
Reuven Yoseph ben Avraham v’Menucha
Bd”e I had the pleasure of working with him at yg he is a special person
For those who asked for his name
Reuven Yosef ben Avrohom
Reuven Yosef Ben Avrohom
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 »
Reuvein ben ?
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!!
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.
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!!
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…
Crying no words to express what I am feeling BDE
What a loss!
BDE
We want moshiach now!
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!!
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
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.
Baruch Dayan Emes
A truly amazing man. Wonderful wife and kids
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!
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