Joel B. Coltoff

COLTOFF
JOEL B., a loving husband, immersed in the lives of his daughters, with talent as an engineer, chef, punster, and all around good guy, died Tuesday April 28, 2009 in Wyndmoor PA. During his life he gave to his wife, Laura Lipkin, the gift of 18 years of a tender and richly meaningful marriage and to his cherished daughters, Emma and Lily, the gift of his total dedication to their growth and happiness. His wife and daughters survive him. He is also survived by his adoring sisters Shari Coltoff and Beth Koren (Tedd), and his devoted mother Phyllis Brenner. Joel also leaves behind sister-in-law Gail Bauchman and brother-in-law Alan Lipkin, with whom he shared many a happy weekend, his nieces, nephew and cousins with whom he shared many a laugh. Joel's father Sheldon Coltoff predeceased him.
Joel graduated Penn State University in 1979 with a degree in Electrical Engineering and began work at Burroughs Corporation. In 1989 he joined former Burroughs' colleagues at Woodward McCoach Incorporated. He was employed there during the remaining 20 years of his professional career and experienced both great satisfaction in his work and pleasure in the collegiality.
Private Interment for immediate family and dearest friends on Thursday April 30th, 11:30 A.M. at Cedar Park Cemetery, Paramus NJ (Block 35). All loved ones and friends are invited to join us at a Service of Memories of Joel to be held on Sunday May 3rd, 2 P.M. at Beth Tikvah B'nai Jeshurun, 1001 Paper Mill Road, Erdenheim PA. Contributions in memory of Joel may be made to the Children's Tumor Foundation, 95 Pine St.- 16th Floor, New York NY 10005 which supports research into and education about Neurofibromatosis or to National Public Radio at NPR Foundation, P.O. Box 92966, Washington DC 20090-2966. Shiva will be observed at the late residence through May 5th.