Joseph Ehrlich

Joe was a great mentor to me. He was a combat veteran and was one of my first investors when I founded Diamon Images. He would take me to the Palo Alto Men's club for lunch and we would discuss the issues I was having in my newly formed company. He had great advice, and I am not sure I would have made it without his help. A GREAT man!!

It has now been 11 years since Joe's passing. He would now be over 100 in age. I still have the greatest respect for this great man. He and I were both combat soldiers and he was my mentor when I was CEO of Diamon Images he passed along a legacy to me to mentor other CEO's. I have now coached over 100 small company CEOs here in SW Florida all because of Joe. I still talk about him to my CEOs that I coach as though he is still alive. I loved him as a great man and miss him every day.

Joe was American values at their best. Fortunately for me as a non-American they were transferable. Although we saw ear to ear on architectural design it did not prevent Diane and I rejoicing when happily agreed to stand alongside her as the "Father of the Bride", a role he performed with integrity, honesty, and dignity. God Bless him.

Condolences to his wife Meri and his family from the Wildsmiths.

With our kindest regards.

Malcolm and Diane Wildsmith

Missing Joe. My friend for over 60 years, from student days in Chicago to present days in California.
My world will be dulled by the loss of my friend,
Incomparable Joe, true friend, you will live on in my heart.
Deep felt condolences to Jeff and Meri and family members.

I was lucky enough to be able to help Joe and Meri get organized, as this was my business. It was an honor to know these lovely people. Joe was so loving and devoted to Meri that it touched my heart. They sent me off with little things that they no longer wanted, which I still have and look at all the time. Joe was a true gentleman, loving father and devoted spouse. Good bye, sweet, sweet man.

My parents lived next door to the Ehrlich's when I was growing up and, as a child, I spent nearly as much time at their house as I did at my own. Joe was an extraordinally kind and generous man, why, when Jeff and I went through our Zorro phase, and scratched Z's in the Ehrlich's beautiful furniture, he forgave us in less than a week! He included me in many of the family outings and my memories of times spent with the Ehrlich's, even something as simple as learning to play Fantan, are...

Uncle Joe was a profoundly ethical man who set an example for all of us in the next generation. While not all successful people (alas!) are ethical ones, I suspect that Joe's honesty and professionalism contributed a great deal to his success. Among many things that we'll all miss will be his jokes, his kindness, and his wisdom. Much love and appreciation to my cousin Jeff, who has been such a wonderful caregiver to his parents.

My Uncle Joe was singularly witty, surprisingly thoughtful, and part of the solid foundation of our family. I'm sorry to have missed seeing more of him these later years. He is still loved, always will be.
Sadly,
Jodi Ehrlich Pecoraro