On Dec. 20, Jack Balakirsky of Atlanta, Georgia, formerly of Potomac, Maryland. Beloved husband of the late Sonia Kaplan Balakirsky. Devoted father of Jay (Melanie) and Stephen (Tally) Balakirsky. Loving grandfather of Samantha (Matt) Gerson, Amanda, Talia, Gita and Avi Balakirsky, Spencer (Sarah) Pontell and Carly (Zachary) Plotkin. Dear great-grandfather of Tess Gerson and Drew Plotkin. Jack was predeceased by his brothers, Abraham (surviving, Pauline) Balak and Nathan (surviving, Debra) Balakirsky. Memorial contributions may be made to any Jewish charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to TORCHINSKY HEBREW FUNERAL HOME, 202-541-1001.
