Council Chairman David Yakuboff Sr. Dies

Merrimack Town Manager Eileen Cabanel released the following press release on the passing of David G. Yakuboff Sr.  Here it is in its entirety:

Merrimack Town Manager, Eileen Cabanel, announced today that Dave G. Yakuboff, Sr., Chairman of the Merrimack Town Council, passed away last night after battling a lengthy illness. 

"Our hearts are broken by the loss of 'Dave Y', and our condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the Yakuboff family," Cabanel said expressing the sentiments of Merrimack’s Town Council and Town Employees. Dave was a proud Veteran, serving in the United States Navy and was always the consummate family man who adored his wife, children and grandchildren.

Dave will always be remembered for his selfless commitment to Merrimack, serving in many capacities as a member of several town boards and committees. Councilor Yakuboff served on the Town Charter Commission from June 2005 through February 2006; served as a member of the Merrimack Town Council since September, 2008, acting as Vice Chairman and, most recently, as Chairman; and served on the Town Highway Garage Building Committee in 2013.

As a successful local businessman, who was also known to be very involved in the community, Dave was "quietly generous" to those who needed his help. He was always there to offer his kind support - never turning away anyone who needed his assistance. This is a great loss for his family and for our community.

Dave is a proud example of service and accomplishment.

The Town Manager has directed flags at Town buildings be flown at half-staff in honor and memory of Chairman Yakuboff’s commitment to serve us all. Local businesses and residents are invited to do the same to memorialize his hard work, dedication and community spirit.

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An earlier Merrimack Patch article posted at 12:45 p.m. June 12 follows:

Merrimack Town Council Chairman David G. Yakuboff, Sr. died June 11 after a long illness. He was 59.

The Town, in a statement on the Merrimack website, offers thoughts and prayers for the Yakuboff family. 

Colleagues of Yakuboff said he would be remembered for his service to Merrimack, but first and foremost as a good neighbor, a good friend and a fine family man.

"Words often fail with moments like these," said Councilor William Boyd, who added it is difficult to express what Yakuboff meant to him, as a colleague, friend and role model.

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The Town Council has postponed its meeting originally scheduled for tonight. Additional information will be forthcoming shortly.