New York, New York
BERMAN--Joel C. (February 5, 1934 - March 9, 2020), founder of MechoShade Systems, and StretchWall Products, Inc., died at his home in Hewlett, New York. Joel is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lorraine Artzt Berman, and his children and spouses, Jan and Judy, Tammy, Shari and Jack, Glen and...
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Hi Joel,
Just passing by to let you know that you're always in my thoughts. I will always be grateful to have you as a mentor and appreciate all of your teachings. You would always remind me that I am a salesman because I need to sell my ideas - Ha! you never lied
Thank you for always pointing me in the right direction!
"The Smith Brothers" ~ Jermaine
Jermaine DeLeon
March 23, 2021 | ASTORIA, NY | Coworker
JOEL BERMAN A FORCE UNTO HIMSELF
There are many adjectives to describe Joel (far too many for us to go into at this time) but there are a few adjectives that have never been used to describe Mr. B, such as easy, laid back, uninvolved, quiet just to name a few.
At work or at play he pushed folks to be better, but none harder than he pushed himself. And with it all he did not understand certain things that most of us do, for example: good enough ( there was only good) or the word NO...
March 22, 2020
Growing up in the 1970s a couple of blocks down the street from the Bermans was a ray of sunshine in an otherwise tumultuous time for me. The WHOLE family welcomed me as if I belonged. The feeling was so powerful as an unsure young girl trying to figure out the universe. Years later rooming with Shari at Syracuse U. felt again like a helping hand. These times are well inked in my memory. Although many years have passed, I will always be grateful to ALL of you. And if I never said it, thank you.
Stacey Yoss
March 21, 2020 | Neighbor
Joels passing is a great loss to our family.....at every family wedding, Bar Mitzvah or whatever the occasion...there was Joel. He will be missed. I was a young girl when I first met Joel....I remember like it was yesterday...his first words to me....Hiya Kiddo. I cant remember breakfast...but I do remember that. Rest In Peace Joel.
Judie
March 21, 2020 | Family