Emmanuel "Manny" Smith
February 6, 2020

EMMANUEL "MANNY" SMITH: 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 PM. Visitation forty-five minutes prior to service, (12:15 - 1 PM). 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

Condolences

Illeane, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Manny. I always enjoyed talking to him. His knowledge of music and opera was amazing. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Ileane, I am sorry for the loss of your husband, Manny. You are in my thoughts and prayers. You are a strong woman and with the help of God, you will survive. Fondly, Mary Lou

Dear Ileane I am so sad to hear of the passing of your wonderful husband, Manny. He was a wonderful person, a real mentsch and a delightful person. May his memory be for blessings and he blessed to many with his life.