I knew Jacob when we worked together at the Tampa Palms tutoring center (Infinite Edge) from roughly 2016-2022.  Jacob was humble, kind, compassionate, considerate yet bold, resilient, and brilliant. He could hold forth on ANY topic of conversation effortlessly; he was the kind of guy you want to make sure is invited to every social gathering (In fact, he was often the one who proposed hosting such outings). He had immutable charm and warmth, he was an unending well of good advice and carefully thought out positions, he was a great man, and I'm honored to have called him friend.

I am sorry for your loss.

James Amos

Jacob Gill first began working at our Learning Center in the 2016-2017 school year and we were so pleased to have him. We are so blessed to be able to call him one of our teachers and he worked with us until 2022. 

Jacob was a fantastic teacher who cared about his students. He primarily taught K-12 English, SAT English, and ACT English. His care for students and passion for teaching will never be forgotten. 

All of the knowledge and skills he taught to his students will continue to be handed down from generation to generation. In honor of his legacy, we will continue to help students in anyway that we can.  He will be missed always.

I first met Jacob at the Learning Center that we both tutored at during the 2016-2017 school year. He was always very nice, calm, and upbeat in our interactions and we frequently had great discussions on a variety of topics and global issues. I could tell that he had a passion for learning and acquiring knowledge in different subjects. Through great interactions throughout the school year, we both learned a lot from each other and he was a great coworker. At the end of the busy school year, Jacob kindly hosted all of the tutors at his apartment for a potluck. 

Although I was out of town a lot and did not have the pleasure of getting to know Jacob better after that school year, one memory stands out to me during one summer. I remember him telling me about his study abroad in Ireland and the things he observed there. His interest in travel, history, and world cultures was always evident in our discussions and something we had in common. We happened to be standing outside after work and were approached by one of the nearby small businesses. They needed assistance after dropping their keys and being locked out. Jacob, Korosh, and I rushed over and saw the keys. Despite being finished with work for the day and having a heavy backpack on, Jacob did not hesitate to help. He got on all fours attempting to reach the keys and helped pull them closer to us. This memory was notable to me due to being a good example of Jacob's willingness to help others.

Jacob was a kind man with a passion for education and helping his students. When I heard that he had become a teacher, I was not surprised at all due to the care and patience that he demonstrated towards his students at the Learning Center. He was a great example of a teacher who cares about guiding his students.  

I express my deep condolences to his family, friends, students, and loved ones. May he rest in peace.

I am sending thoughts and prayers for all who knew him and hope that all will find peace and comfort.

I had the pleasure of working alongside Jacob at our family tutoring center for many years. He was an amazing teacher who deeply cared for his students, as he was very patient with them and ensured they had a strong understanding of the subject matter. Jacob was so kind towards everyone, and every interaction with him was uplifting and interesting, He knew so much about many different topics, and I felt I learned something new every time I spoke with him. Jacob was also an incredible friend whom I got to share many great moments of laughter, political discussion, and talks of our plans and aspirations. All he wanted to do was to guide and educate the youth, and I always wish more people think like him. He was one of the most thoughtful and compassionate people I had ever met, and nothing could ever replace him and his legacy. I want to express my deepest condolences for Jacob’s family, and I understand losing a loved one is agonizing. I lost my father to cancer eight years ago and it caused our family so much pain and hardship. I wish the family much fortune and blessings. May god rest your soul my friend. We all love you so much, and you will always live on in our hearts.

Sending our deepest condolences and all our love to your family. Jacob made an impact on every person that cared for him- and even the ones who didn’t! We are all so grateful to have had the opportunity to love on him and your family while he was at TGH. We hope that through our donation Jacob’s legacy will live on! 
Love, 6F

I had the privilege of  Mr. Gill being my teacher this past year. I'm so grateful he was. He was Super down to earth, very smart, and was kind to everybody. It's so heartbreaking that he's no longer with us. 

We need more people like him in this world. 

Rest in peace 🕊️💐

Dear Amanda and Chuck., we are so very sorry to hear of Jacobs passing. We send our heartfelt condolences, love and prayers to your family.   Anna and Brad Langmo

Jake is, was, and always will be an incredible friend and human being. I taught with him and he was my best friend at the school. He always made me feel welcome. He is a bright and shining star in my life and always will be. He reached out to me in the middle of May, fighting for his life here on earth, and optimistic as ever, even in the face of incredible odds- he had peace that was contagious. He lives on, and the world needs him now more than ever. Please reach out to me @ 352-361-1698 it would be an honor to share the experiences I had with Jake with his incredible family he told me about frequently. I send my prayers and thoughts to all of Jakes family and close friends, and we must be strong for him, together, as he would and will always do for each and every one of us. Thinking of Jake and feeling him with us will give us strength and courage, everyday, no matter what obstacles we may face or what life brings our way.

Dear Chuck & Amanda, 
Ken & I were so deeply sorry to hear of the loss of Jacob.
We are sending you strength today and peace in all the days ahead.
Please accept our sincere condolences.

Amanda & Family - 

The deepest sympathy for your loss of your beautiful son Jacob.  We pass along our love, prayers and strength to you and all the members of your family during this very challenging time.  

Chris, Lou and Callum

Chuck,

I am so sorry to hear about Jacob's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your wife, and family.

My heart aches for your family. Having lost a son,  I can totally emphasize with your pain. Remember all the wonderful memories to help cope with that pain.

Jacob had a beautiful soul. He was the most loving, friendly, caring, brave gentleman I know. He warmly welcomed me to his family and friends,  enthusiastically showed me around many places in Florida last summer. He was always sweet and kind, considerate and gentle. We made beautiful memories together. He had an exceptional ability for empathy and he cared deeply about the less fortunate and the vulnerable. His protective instinct and his capacity to love left an indelible mark on me. 

Jacob had a brilliant mind. His depth of knowledge really impressed me. He had a passion for teaching and sharing. We bonded over our love of history, literature, culture, language, philosophy, politics and religion. Jacob was well-travelled, well-read and well-educated. It was so educational and fun to engage in intellectual conversation with him. He brought me so much joy and laughter. 

Jacob had a big heart. He was my confidant, career advisor and my most loyal friend. He believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself; he loved me when I had no idea what self-love was. He saw the potential and beauty in me when I didn’t know I had any. He was my source of strength, my biggest cheerleader and my best advocate. He was the light shining on me while I was in the darkest days of my life. He gave me warmth and love while the whole world seemed so cold and callous to me.  He encouraged and supported me, helping me build my confidence and gave me hope when I needed it the most. 

My world is not the same without Jacob, but my world was made infinitely better for having had Jacob in it. The positive life-changing impact that Jacob had on me is beyond measure. 

I am  blessed to have had Jacob in my life. I am thankful that God allowed us to  cross paths  and he had brought me so much joy and love. It is truly an honor and a privilege for me to have been part of his life.

I will forever treasure the fond memories we made together. 

I will always love you Jacob. May you rest in peace.

Jacob and I attended USF together. We met in a film class. We had a good friendship. Prayers go out to his friends and family.

Sending our love and sympathy, from the heartbroken Mountford family.

Chuck,
So so sorry for your loss. 
I often ask Ron about you,
I sure miss all the laughs we 
had.

My sincere condolences,
Richard Rizzolo

Chuck, I think I can understand how you must be feeling now, having lost our son Neil a year ago. Dear friend and tennis mentor over all those Ibis years, know that Jane and I are sharing your sadness over your son Jacob. We will pray that you and Amanda find peace and comfort in his memory.

Amanda and Chuck
Ron and I are so sorry to hear of Jacob’s passing.  We hope you can find peace and healing with your everlasting memories of Jacob. 
Love,  Ron and Terr Cass

Dear Jacob! 
Although I have not met you in person, I know you through your wonderful mom. I remember hunting for a gift for you in Lisbon!  Successfully, Amanda bought a book for you in one of the oldest bookstores Bertrand in Chiado. Your passion for life and teaching, curiosity of exploring have been infectious.  I know, You are somewhere nearby, making the new place remarkable and perusing your passions. Thank You for being such a wonderful human being that impacted others even from a distance.  My family and I hug You tightly and have you deep in our hearts. xxx Aga

he was my teacher. i know the time i knew him doesn’t even compare to how long some of you knew him. but in the very little time i did know him, he was kind. and gentle. i remember him so vividly, it’s hard to even process. he was one of the only teachers i was ever close to in all of high school. he was so nice to me and every single of his students. he was deeply passionate about literature and making sure it was taught correctly. the world needs more gentle, and kind people like mr gill. it truly breaks my heart that he is gone. may he rest in peace and i am so lucky i was ever able to know him.

I remember meeting Jack on move-in day, August 2016, with Eric and Aaron standing with him. It’s still memorable today because of the warmth I felt during the brief greeting, and from that day forward he continued to welcome conversation and inevitably, decorous debate. Aside from being a human Britannica while simultaneously offering pastrami, he genuinely cared to hear about my day which is part of what I define as a true friend. He’ll be forever in my thoughts. We lost a good one. My deep condolences to his loved ones.

Jacob was a kind soul. He was a great guy with a heart filled with kindness. He will be missed greatly. Rip I love you always.

Palm Beach County Women's Tennis Association Board of Directors honors Jacob life  and contributed in his honor by supporting the work of the USTA Florida Section Foundation. You always can depend on your tennis family.

God Bless🙏🙏🙏
Nothing worse than losing a son, I know. 
May the road rise up to meet him. May the wind be always at his back,  May the sun shine warm upon his face and the rain fall  soft upon his fields.  And until we meet again, May God hold him in the palm of his hand. 
God Bles him and his family 🙏🙏🙏

I remember giving Jacob tennis lessons at Wellington tennis center. He was always made u laugh.  He was so witty and charming.  You just had to love that little guy.  Well.  Thk u Jacob for making my day when u came. I’m sure u r entertain g many others now. May God greet u and wrap you in his loving arms and graces. ❤️

I can remember the day Jacob was born and how he was celebrated! Our hearts break for your loss, he has been called home much too soon. 

Chuck, Amanda, Jacob, Grammy Mona, we are holding you up in our prayers and thinking of you with our deepest sympathies.  May your treasured memories bring you joy… May the lord bring you comfort and peace 🙏🏼

With love, the Marion family.

Healing hugs from my family to yours. I am deeply sorry for the pain your are feeling.. Fondly, Woody Gardner

Jack was a remarkable man. I had the privilege of calling Jack a friend, having met him through his college roommate Walt. Jack's passion for learning was infectious, and his warm and welcoming nature made everyone feel like they belonged in his presence.

I am grateful for the precious moments spent with Jack, listening to his beloved vinyl records, playing cards, talking about new books he was reading or added to his collection, enjoying beach outings where he dedicated himself to cleaning up the environment, engaging in friendly tennis matches, and exploring new music in the company of friends. Jack's genuine joy and happiness were contagious, and his dedication to making the world a better place was evident in all that he did.

Rest in peace, dear Jack. Your joyful spirit and loving heart will forever echo in the memories of those who were lucky enough to have known you. You will be deeply missed but always remembered with love.

Our deepest condolences over the loss of Jacob. Sending love, thoughts, and prayers during this unimaginable time.

- Michele, Lauren & Jason

Chuck.
Jen and I are so very sorry to learn about Jacob.  Please know that our prayers are with you and your entire family!

May you all find comfort during this time. Thinking and praying for you, Amanda and Josh.

Think this was a birthday outing in south beach with Walt

On behalf of all your Kontiki family you will surely be missed Jacob
Our condolences  to all of the family ❤️
~Kellie

There are no words I can say to alleviate your pain,but know that I will always pray for the repose of Jacob’s  sweet soul,and your strength and comfort.

My deepest sympathies. May God bless you and carry you all with His strength, peace love and comfort .

OBITUARY

Jacob Gill

April 21, 1997 – June 2, 2024

IJ Morris at Star of David Cemetery of the Palm Beaches

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