Dan Arie Pankowsky MD

1956 - 2014

Dan Arie Pankowsky MD obituary, 1956-2014, Franklin, TN

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Dan Pankowsky Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 25, 2014.

Dan Arie Pankowsky, M.D. 58, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday January 25, 2014, after a battle with cancer.


Funeral services will be held at Noon on Monday, January 27, 2014 at Congregation Sherith Israel, 3600 West End Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee, 37205, with Rabbi Saul Strosberg of Congregation Sherith Israel and Rabbi Yitzhok Tiechtel of The Chabad Center for Jewish Awareness officiating. Burial will follow at The Sherith Israel Cemetery, 2111 15th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37208.

Dr. Pankowsky was born at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland to Dr. Jaime & Mrs. Hannah Pankowsky on January 3, 1956. He received a Bachelors degree in Engineering at Washington University, a Masters degree in Engineering at Rice University and a Medical degree at University of Texas Medical School. Dr. Pankowsky was a partner at Pathologist Laboratory, PC in Hermitage Tennessee, was an avid scuba diver, and a patron of the arts.

Dan is survived by his loving and devoted family: Wife: Jill Melody Pankowsky; Children: Nathan Pankowsky, Shirit Pankowsky, Raquel Pankowsky, Step Children: Gabrielle Burger, Dani Gershon, Moshe Gershon, Grandchild: Riley Burger; Sister: Dr. Helen Pankowsky Alonso, and Parents: Dr. Jaime and Mrs. Hannah Pankowsky.

The family asks that any donations in Dr. Pankowsky's memory be made to
The Hadassah Medical Organization or Alive Hospice. In addition, the family wishes to extend sincere thanks to Dr. Eric Raefsky at Tennessee Oncology.

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July 26, 2014

Ralph David Nisenbaum, PE

Jill, Nathan, Shirit, Raquel, Gabrielle, Dani, Moshe & Riley; Hanna and the Pankowsky Doctors Jamie and Helen.

Dan was the highest caliber man in every respect. I wish I had remained in contact with him over the years. I am deeply saddened from the news of his passing. I can only remember good things about Danny because there were no bad things. He was a champion!

Blessings to all

Posted by Ralph David Nisenbaum, PE

March 31, 2014

Linda Goodman

As a member of the GSI, I am indebted to Dan for his generous sharing of knowledge, compassion and bravery. Sincere condolences to Dan's family and friends.

February 4, 2014

Dear Jill,
I am so sorry. May G-d bless and comfort you and keep you all in His love.

Debra Turriciano (Hendersonville, TN)

January 29, 2014

Emma & Theo Oslip

Dear Jill, Nathan, Shirit, Raquel, Jaime, Hanna & Helen: Our heart is filled with sadness for your loss. Dan will be remembered as a man with integrity who was a loving husband, and a wonderful father. May he rest in Peace.

January 29, 2014

Paul and Alexis Stratsky

Dan was a mensch who will be missed by all. We send sincere condolences to Jill, Nathan, Shirit, Raquel, Jaime, Hanna & Helen.

January 29, 2014

Tory Laskov

Dan Pankowsky will be remembered as a true gentleman, a loving husband, and a wonderful father. Condolences to his wife Jill, his parents Jaime & Hanna, his children Nathan, Shirit, & Raquel, and his sister Helen. May Dan rest in Peace.

January 29, 2014

Brad & Lea Schwartz

What a tragedy that a man so young with such a loving family should pass away. Jill my heart his heavy for you. I send condolences to you, Dan's children, parents and sister. Please let me know if there is anything we can do for you at this sad time.

January 29, 2014

Michael Shapiro

Dr. Pankowsky was a fine Physician, and a wonderful man.
I knew Dan and his wife Jill extremely well. We traveled together and celebrated holidays together. Dan will be missed and Cindy and I send condolences to the Pankowsky family.

January 29, 2014

M. Goldberg

Dear Jill, Nathan, Shirit, Raquel, Helen & Jaime.
Dan was a wonderful man & he will be truly missed.
My condolences to the family.

January 27, 2014

David Head

Dan was an excellent hematopathologist, the capacity in which I knew him, as well as always a friendly and cheerful gentleman. We will miss him. Our condolences go out to his family.

January 27, 2014

Ulf Myhre MD

My late wife Idah and I met Dan in Houston while doing a summer elective as medical students from Ireland, now more than 30 years ago. He was a warm human being and we enjoyed his hospitality greatly. He was also a great support to me when I lost my wife 3 years ago. His memory will lives on.

January 27, 2014

Gal MORAVSKY

He was a wonderful man, RIP Dan. Sending love to his family in this difficult time

January 27, 2014

Ann Willoughby Kaplan

Sending love and thoughts of comfort to your family and friends

January 26, 2014

Marc and Maya Wank

Our mutual love of Israel and southern Jewry was a wonderful tie between us. We wish the best for the family and hope they can find solace.

January 26, 2014

Patricia de la Garza

Sending Love

January 26, 2014

David and Anat Drutz

Our condolence to the family

January 26, 2014

Ramona Gaston

Dr. Pankowsky was a wonderful man to work with at Summit Medical Center. He was always encouraging and willing to teach and help anytime he was asked. His constant smile will be missed at work. I want to express my deepest sympathy to his family.

January 26, 2014

Lawrence Maze

My heart is broken and the sun will shine a little less brightly from now on. Danny and I became best friends in the 7th grade. Even though our lives took us in different directions, we always kept up with each others lives. He was a sweet, loving, wonderful man. He will be greatly missed. I send my love and prayers to Jill and all the Pankowskys.

January 26, 2014

Bill George-Whittle

Dan was a wonderful friend, having met him through our love of scuba diving in Cleveland. I am blessed to have spoken with him not long ago, catching up over time. I will miss him and know that his star will shine brightly. My sincere condolences to his wife and children.

January 26, 2014

Kerri Wynn

I worked with Dr.Pankowsky at Hendersonville Medical Center. He was a very kind man who spoke of his children regularly. He will be missed.

January 26, 2014

Petra Jackworth

For Dan, may the light of this candle always shine bright for you and may its warmth always surround you..we will miss you

January 26, 2014

Hal Roseman

It was with great sadness that I heard of Dan's fate. As a colleague years ago, I was already impressed by his zest and compassion for life, his devotion to his family, and his dedication to his profession. My deepest condolences go out to his family. He will be remembered as kind, thoughtful, cheerful, and humorous man, who added generously to the landscape of the lives that were fortunate to have known him.
Shalom,
Hal Roseman, MD

January 26, 2014

Susan Darr

I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Pankowsky's passing. I worked with Dr. Pankowsky at Summit Medical Center for several years and he will be greatly missed. I will be praying for your family.

January 26, 2014

Allison Marks

Dear Jill,
Dan's smile made you smile and shine. There was an unspoken connection that could be seen and understood. The strength of his love for you will always surround you - even in the darkest of days. Baruch Dayan Haemet. Love, Allison

January 25, 2014

Myron & Deborah Siegel

Our condolences to the family. We didn't know Dan very long having met Jill and him in Florida about a year ago. We spent several evenings together the past year and shared last Passover Seders. Our memories of Dan were of a fun upbeat guy that loved life and adored Jill and his family. We are sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace and may the memory of Dan Arie Pankowsky be for a blessing. May Hashem grant you the strength you need as you pass through this moment.

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