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Joel was a superb person. Kind and caring. Brilliant and thorough. Great physician. I always enjoyed sharing patient care with him.
Jay Ellis, DO
September 03, 2025 | Work


PITTSFIELD, Massachusetts
Dec 22, 1935 – Aug 21, 2025 (Age 89)
Dr. Joel Louis Colker of Lenox, MA passed away on August 21, 2025. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 22, 1935, Joel was the beloved only child of the late Maurice and Ann (Goldberg) Colker.Joel graduated from Shady Side Academy in Pittsburgh, PA. He obtained his bachelor's degree from Yale...
Read MoreJoel was a superb person. Kind and caring. Brilliant and thorough. Great physician. I always enjoyed sharing patient care with him.
Jay Ellis, DO
September 03, 2025 | Work
Dr. Colker was my gastroenterologist for several years and very helpful in understanding and explaining various medical needs.
gordon Squire
August 31, 2025 | Other
Elder Services is sad to learn of Joel's passing. We are thankful for his many contributions to our community and extend our sincerest condolences to his family and many friends.
Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc.
August 28, 2025 | Work
Colker family, Dr. Colker was my doctor for many, many years at BMC. He was the best ever, kind, funny, sincere and the smartest in his profession, I miss the cherry tootsie pops he gave me after my appointment. RIP dear doctor and friend, you will be missed.
Nancy Callan
August 27, 2025 | Friend
Sue and extended family, Sending loving thoughts your way. May Joel's memory be for a blessing. He was a kind and generous soul. The kind of person we do not see often enough. Again may his memory be for a blessing.
Cindy L Bell-Deane
August 26, 2025 | Other
I´m so sorry to hear of Dr Colker´s passing. I worked in the Endocrinology office across from the Gastroenterology office as a Medical Assistant for many years and had many interactions with Dr Colker. He was the warmest gentlest person. Wonderful to work for. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Susan Amuso
August 26, 2025 | Work
Our condolences to the Colker family. May happy memories live on. Bella and I have been fortunate to have known Joel as a friend and colleague for all these years.
Bella and Jerry Auerbach
August 26, 2025 | Work
Sue and family, so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gary Lagarce
August 26, 2025
Sue , Liz, Brian & the whole Colker family I´m sending so much love. I will hold dear a lifetime of wonderful family memories with you all. May Joel´s memory be a blessing .
Susan Lipton Gelpi
August 26, 2025