Rabbi YOSEF Kakon Obituary
Rabbi YOSEF Kakon of Oak Park, Michigan passed away on October 3, 2026. Rabbi, born on May 31, 1939, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Rabbi will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Rabbi will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Rabbi’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his siblings, Yaakov, Gad and Binyamin. He is survived by: his wife Joyce Kakon; his children, Eli Kakon (Etty), Rochel Lea Groundland (Usher) and Rabbi Chaim Tzvi Kakon (Libby); and his siblings, Maimon Kakon and Benny Kakon.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 5th 2026 at 3:30 PM at the Hebrew Memorial Chapel (26640 Greenfield Rd, Oak Park, MI 48237). For information about Shiva, please contact the family.
