We mourn the passing of Jack Topal, an eminent CPA, attorney,
admired teacher and a respected authority of Jewish culture and
history. He is survived by his wife Evelyn Gelman. Lorraine Topal,
having predeceased Jack, was the mother of Jack’s loving children, Mark, Steven (Cheryl) and the late Arlene Topal, and adored and devoted grandsons Scott and Andrew. Jack embraced his extended family which now includes Evelyn’s children Phil (Florencia) and Melissa (Michael) and grandchildren Fred, Lily and Stella.
Beginning in the 1950’s, Jack as both an accountant and
attorney mentored his clients in all aspects of the business world
including financial advice, legal counsel and the importance of
exceptional client service. To this day at the age of 93, as Partner
Emeritus at Prager Metis CPA’s LLC, Jack was instrumental in
formulating and guiding the firm’s mentoring program for young
and aspiring accountants.
In recognition of Jack’s continuous and tireless commitment to
education and the needs of those less fortunate, he was the
recipient of many honors and awards.
Jack was truly the personification of a loving husband, father
grandfather and friend…. a true “mensch” who will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed.
