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Obituary - ELLIOTT JORDAN LAYISH

Elliott Jordan Layish, Hebrew name Chaim Moishe Dov Ben Daniel Tzvi, age 22, died in Lake Mary, Fla., on Nov. 26, 2022 - 10 years to the day of his bar mitzvah, according to the Hebrew calendar. Born in Orlando on Nov. 29, 1999, Elliott's mother is Nancy Boime Layish and his father and step-mother are Dr. Daniel and Staci Layish. 

Elliott graduated Cum Laude from Center Academy in May 2018 and was a member of Jewish Boy Scout Troop 641. He attended Valencia College and was employed in the food service industry.

Elliott is survived by his parents; brothers, Adam and Rafi; grandparents, Ari and Yael Layish, Marietta, Ga., and Dr. Irv and Melody Boime, St. Louis, Mo.; Uncle Jon Layish, Binghamton, N.Y. and Uncle Michael Layish, Needham, Mass.; and Aunt Bonnie Boime, St. Louis, Mo.

Funeral services were officiated by  Rabbi Yaakov Majesky and held on Nov. 29, 2022, at Glenn Haven Memorial Cemetery, Winter Park, Fla. 

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations to be made to Chabad, ZOA, JNF or a charity of choice.

 

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