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JOEL H. SHIFMAN

JOEL SHIFMAN Obituary

Name: Service for JOEL H. SHIFMAN
Start: 2015-02-03T19:00:00.000Z
Location: The Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park

SHIFMAN, Joel H. Of Bellingham, MA, formerly of Stoughton, suddenly on January 31, 2015. For 45 beautiful and loving years Joel was the Beloved husband to Sue (Berenson) Shifman. Incredible father to Elisha Stone and her husband John of Sutton and Michael Shifman and his wife Anuke Shifman of Bellingham. He was blessed with five grandchildren, Austin, Taylor, Evan, Logan and Blake. He was the son of the late Lena and Lawrence Shifman and brother of Norman and Sandy Shifman and Edward and Sandy Shifman. Loving brother-in-law to the late Narla McGill. He will forever be remembered in our heart and memories as the man who would give you "the shirt off his back". He was the superman of fathers who could do anything in our eyes. Services will be held at The Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street in Sharon, MA 02067, on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 2:00pm. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, 300 5th Avenue, Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 1 to Feb. 3, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for JOEL SHIFMAN

24 Entries

Neal Robins

January 26, 2019

We were good friend s growing up in Dor c hester

John Stone

March 11, 2015

Joel Shifman, Joe was a great friend, a great husband, a great father, a great grandfather. He was a great man. I had been blessed with knowing Joe for the last 32 years, when Elisha and I started dating.
Joe met Sue some 45 years ago after Narla set them up on a date. He was in love from the first minute he laid eyes upon her. Joe and Sue were in love and still are in love. There is nothing he would not do for Susan. He loved her with all his heart, every day of his life.
Joel was a great provider. He worked his way up in his field and always worked multiple jobs. Whatever it took, whatever was needed. He always took care of his family. Now when it came to business, this was a different story. He had his Vertical business that worked out for quite a while. This is where Joe's personality didn't help him. He would go on sales calls, and his customer's would tell them what bill surprised them, or the hard times they hit, who was out of work, so by days end, the sale would only cost Joe $50 per deal. That is when Sue said, I'm going on the next sales call!
Joe always had a projects going on. Closing in a room, finishing a basement and his mastery at the art of stucco. His projects could be outside in his yard, in or under his house, or his children's homes, there was always something to do.
There are 2 things my children wanted me to share with you about their Papa. The first was his love for pepper. Joe never met a peppercorn he didn't like. I am not aware of anything Joe did not like pepper on. I would not be surprised if someone told me he tried it on ice cream. The second thing my boys knew about Papa, was that whatever you do, whatever you talk about, don't ask Papa about politics, unless you had plenty of time so Papa could tell you what the politicians were doing wrong.
Joe was one of the nicest people I have ever known in my life. There is a word in the Yiddish dictionary that describes Joe. The word is Mensch. Its meaning is as follows; a person of integrity and honor." A "mensch" is "someone to admire and emulate, someone of noble character. The term is used as a high compliment, expressing the rarity and value of that individual's qualities. A person with the qualities one would hope for in a friend, a colleague or loved one. Joe was a mensch.
I am thankful and lucky to have known Joe. He was one of the good guys. I love you and will miss you. Thank you Joe.

February 14, 2015

I was soory to hear about Joel. I know that he was loved by all. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Elizabeth Senese

February 13, 2015

I am sorry to hear about Joel, loving husband, father and grandfather. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Richard Kolikof

February 12, 2015

You can measure a person from statements by people who knew and loved Joel a long time ago and just recently. I see a consistency of love and admiration from long ago and now. I knew Joel way back when he dated and married my cousin Susan. He is the same person. Warm, humorous, ready to give the shirt off his back, kind, and loving. All said describes Joel. One word I saw was Mench - the perfect word to describe Joel. I am shocked how a vibrant and loving man passes away in an instant. I give my love and wishes to my cousin Susan, her daughter Elisha, and her son Michael.

Robyne and Joe Recca

February 11, 2015

Since I always thought JOEL would be here with us for many years, I cannot convey the shock to find out about his sudden passing...Its such a paralyzing feeling that one cannot describe...
I met him when I was very young. He married my cousin. so, to me, he was my cousin as well!
He was adored by everyone in the family. We instantly knew what a kind, thoughtful, sincere, happy man he was....always making us feel at home; always smiling and joking .
I loved it when I visited during holidays because, although JOEL had moonlighting work, he would take breaks just to be with us: laugh with us, and even sit with us during card games just to give his presence...a true family man
I wish I could remember all the people he helped save during catastrophes; not just us family members but friends, friends of friends, neighbors, co-workers, acquaintances, even customers...his son-in-law John said it perfectly : JOEL was a mench!
My sympathy is for his loving family: it pains me with the knowledge of their sadness.....their loss of a man that truly loved them

February 3, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers. Joel will be remembered well. - David Woolson

February 3, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time....Love John Pam Addison and Chase Hammond

Heather Casey

February 3, 2015

Joel was always so happy whenever he would stopped by my desk, it was always made me smile. He will be missed sorely. Deepest sympathies to his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Dave Rabaglia

February 3, 2015

Funniest Co-worker Ever!Rest in Peace, God Bless
you and your Family!!
The Rabaglia's

Wendi Davidson

February 3, 2015

The nicest and sweetest guy I have had the pleasure of working with for the past nine years. My sympathies to his family and friends who know just how much he will be missed. Rest in Peace Joel.

Andrea Fenn

February 3, 2015

Joel although we did not have the pleasure of knowing you for very long, we were both glad to have been your neighbor and have met you. Our prayers and heartfelt well wishes go out to the Shifman family. Sincerely, Andrea & Jason Fenn (16 Apache Road)

Melissa Thompson

February 3, 2015

Dear Joel,
I will always remember you as a hard working, energetic, enthusiastic, on-the-go fellow who was always smiling. To your family and friends in this time of loss and grief....peace and God Bless.

February 3, 2015

Joel and my Brother Arthur were childhood friends. Joel lived on Norfolk and we lived on Willowwood Street. So Sorry to here about his passing. Neal Robins , Tamarac Florida

February 3, 2015

I have worked with Joel a number of years at AHA consulting engineers. He is a great guy and will be greatly missed. Always available to help. Always a funny story to brighten the day.

Frank Chmilarski
Field engineer

Chris / Carl Bettano

February 2, 2015

Keep shining Bright Joel
you will be missed by all.

American Heart Association

February 2, 2015

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Christopher Bettano

February 2, 2015

I have worked with Joel for a number of years at AHA Consulting Engineers, he was not only a great guy and great friend, he was willing to help mentor me in the plumbing department, I worked on numerous projects with him. I was shocked to hear of his passing, I'm still in disbelief. His great personality and funny stories will be missed for sure. Rest easy Joel

Steven Mills

February 2, 2015

I will miss the time I had with such a great friend, Rest now Joel and know you were loved by so many.

With deepest condolences, Steven Mills.

Chris & Dale Morris

February 2, 2015

We Offer our sincere Condolences to the family and wish you to know we both enjoyed working with Joel. This world is diminished by his departure. He is already greatly missed.
We wish him Fair Winds and Following Seas.
Sail On Joel, Sail On.

Blackwills

February 2, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Very sorry for your loss.

February 2, 2015

Our heartfelt condolences to your entire family. From our family to yours. The Lessards.

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