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Joel Dinsfriend Obituary
November 28, 1960 - October 13, 2010
Passed away peacefully on October 13, 2010 at the age of 49. A memorial service will be held at Temple Aliyah, 6025 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills on October 17, 2010.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joel Dinsfriend
Ali
October 9, 2023
Love you to pieces, Noodlehead. Miss you. You gave so much and enriched so many lives, I wish you had been here longer to see the impacts of your devoted friendship. We made some cherished memories. What I would give to spend some time reminiscing. Hopefully you and Mr. P are having a great time with a good bottle of red, a sunset and a nice field to play catch in. Just remember to hide your flip-flops. Hugs, sweetie.
Marcia Davis
October 9, 2022
12 years. So much has happened since you left. Miss you! RIP
Marcia Davis
October 9, 2022
12 years have gone by. Miss you. RIP.
Wayne Otchis
October 9, 2022
Can't believe it's been 12 years, but Covid has disrupted everything. You are missed Joel and rest in peace.
Bob Jennings
October 9, 2022
12 years. I still have you in my contact list and remember you whenever I see your name Joel. Miss you Buddy.
Marcia Davis
October 10, 2020
Funny, caring, loved by so many. It is so hard to believe it has been 10 years! RIP, my son.
November 28, 2013
Happy Birthday, Happy Hanukah, Happy Thanksgiving. Missing you, especially today. Love Ya! "Ali"
Alison Loehl
September 3, 2013
Lisa
December 29, 2012
Hi Joel,
It's been a few years... I looked you up tonight to see if I could have you do my taxes again. But alas I found an obituary instead! What happened? I'm crying my eyes out. I wish we had stayed in touch. Thank you for all those MnM's and laughter and honest heart to heart talks about children. I wonder if you ever adopted. You would have been such a great adoptive dad. I always felt close to you in spirit. I pray that I will see you again someday and we can rejoice together where there is no pain. I love you my friend.
Alan Haacke
November 12, 2010
I'm so sad. I'll miss you dearly my brother.
Rich Tauber
October 25, 2010
I will always remember bass fishing, planning parties, and you zapping me with your famous electric chair every tax season. What a great, fun, smilling, free sprit. I will miss you so much buddy!
Alison Loehl
October 25, 2010
Dear Joel aka:Noodlehead,
You will be missed, but I hope that everyone can remember you as happy as you were in this picture. I think this was your 30th. I have searched for something meaningful as a tribute to you. Donation to a cancer org, Ronald McDonald, something that would be "you". You were supportive as a friend. You didn't ask, you did. In tough times you were a constant. You gave and gave and then gave some more. Well, Mr. P spoke to me again. The Heifer Organization gives farm animals to families in need around the world. One animal can give and give and give. How perfect. We decided on a goat. Wonderful milk, wonderful hair and personalities that are over-the-top. It was more a process of elimination. I remember when the lama spit on you...only you - so that was out. A chicken - well that just seemed so anti-karmic. One by one it became clear which animals were not right. The important is that this little friend will give and give for years to come to a child and to a family in your memory.
With Love, Mr. P, Ali and Vannie
Steve Honeyman
October 21, 2010
Joel,
As a fellow tax preparer and seminar instructor, your loss to our profession will surly be missed. The many seminars we were at, the dinners on the road, and lively discussions of the "grey" area of the tax law will be missed. Remeber that your teachings will be remembered by the many practitoners that listened to you with great interest.
Rest in peace.
Wayne Otchis
October 19, 2010
As a fellow tax preparer in the San Fernando Valley, we shared many of the same experiences and client stories. We had a great laugh after I referred a client to you named Larry Moe and we both wondered if Curly could be far behind.
Will miss your passion and enthusiasm on the road. Thank you for always being extremely complimentary to myself and my seminar firm.
Rest in peace Joel.
Brent Davis
October 18, 2010
Jason
Go Lakers and Bruins! Next time I walk by a blackjack table, I'll double-down in your memory (and probably win!) Good memories, my friend.
Jennifer MacMillan
October 18, 2010
Everything Joel did, he did with absolute exuberance and gusto - I don't think he ever did anything half-way (well, unless it involved checking his own punctuation and grammar, which he regarded as torture). I'll never forget the moment he called me to tell me he'd just passed the EA exam. I've never heard an adult express that much joy and elation. It's so hard to believe he's gone because I can still see him and can definitely HEAR him; he's so clearly present in my mind. Godspeed, Joel Dinsfriend!
Peter Elias
October 17, 2010
RIP Joel and go Lakers!
Abe and Debra Carnow
October 17, 2010
There was no one better to have dinner with than Joel. We shared wonderful meals over the years, on the road, and Joel always had a ready smile and an engaging story. Joel was a very kind man to all and a gentleman who wanted nothing more than to help people out. He was a terrific educator but, best of all, he was a mensch!
My condolences to family and friends.
Abe Carnow
Sandy Coulsell
October 17, 2010
For 27 years you were my friend, brother, and Godfather to my son. We shared many laughs, crys, and even agruements, but no matter what I loved you so much and I will miss you dearly. You were there for everything the wedding, births, holidays, vacations and I know you will alway be looking over us. I love you and I will cherish all the memories you have given me. This not goodbye, but I'll see you later.
Chris Engel
October 16, 2010
Old accountants (and young ones) never die. We just lose our balance. I'll bet you're in a better place where everything is always in balance and the rules make sense and there are no taxes! It was fun out there on the circuit with you.
October 15, 2010
You were a friend "Joelseph" and I will never forget you. I will miss you and think of you often. Wish I could have talked to you a couple weeks ago and would have come and seen you if I'd known. Take care and hope theres a bowl of m&m's with peanuts waiting for you. See you again old friend.
Dan
Marcia Davis
October 15, 2010
You were my "third" son. Thanks for calling me "Mom". So many Super Seminars with my three boys. I miss you but I am blessed with so many memories.
Bill Leonard
October 15, 2010
Thank you for being a good friend and colleague. You will be sadly missed.
Howard Hertz
October 15, 2010
You were one of a kind. I will miss the friend you became. I know I will miss you more then you will ever know.
Duncan Sandiland
October 14, 2010
You always greeted me with a smile and a kind word. You were knowledgable, professional, and above all, a friend. You were a mensch and you will be missed by many.
Janet Vinke
October 14, 2010
Thank you for being a great tax teacher...you knew your stuff! You made the "Enrolled Agent" community proud! Janet Vinke, Mokena IL
Bob Jennings
October 14, 2010
I loved your enthusiasm and desire Joel to make things better. We will see you at the podium some day.
Bob & Jean Jennings
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