In Memoriam: Daniel Orlansky, 93

Daniel Orlansky, z”l

SAN DIEGO  (Family Remembrance) — Daniel Orlansky died on April 2, 2021 at the age of 93 from natural causes.  Danny was a native San Diegan who grew up on Redwood Street in North Park and was a pillar of the Jewish community.  The Orlanskys belonged to Tifereth Israel Synagogue in San Diego for over one hundred years.

After graduating San Diego High School, Danny joined the Navy from 1944- 1945. Afterwards he went to work for his mother in their furniture store called Eastern Furniture located in The Gaslamp and which is now a historical landmark.  He later opened up his own furniture store- Daniels Interiors in El Cajon on Magnolia Blvd.

Danny met his beloved wife of 72 years at a temple youth league event and they were married at Tifereth Israel Synagogue in 1949.  He was a devoted brother to his sister Helen who married Harold Cohen of Santa Rosa and later moved to Del Cerro around the corner so they could be closer to each other. He loved to play and watch tennis and was often called “Ace” by his family.  He was a loving man of integrity, kindness and generosity who treasured his family.

Daniel was buried at El Camino next to his beloved sister.  Daniel is survived by his wife Arlene and their children- Gary, Rob and Shelle, his grandchildren- Sam (named after his father), Sari, Cory, Darienne and Adam and his great grandchildren- Kayli, Jasmine, Noah and Dani (his namesake.)  Daniel will always be remembered by those who loved him and knew him.

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Preceding provided by Shelle Orlansky.  Free obituaries in memory of members of the San Diego County Jewish community are sponsored on San Diego Jewish World by Inland Industries Group LP in memory of long-time San Diego Jewish community leader Marie (Mrs. Gabriel) Berg.