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2021
Joel Duchin Obituary
Highland Heights, KY - Joel Bruce Duchin, age 75, of Highland Heights Kentucky died Tuesday, January 19th at his home after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Born May 23, 1945, in Newark, New Jersey, son of Harry and Bess (née Goldberg) Duchin. Survivors include Marilyn Arthur of Cincinnati, Mary Anne Duchin of Bellevue, Kentucky,
nephew Marc Duchin of Pittsburgh, PA, cousin Harriet Lehrer of Rego Park, NY, cousin Arlene Reynolds of Ft. Worth, TX, dear friends Lola and Jack Bramble, Rhonda Schweitger, Sandy Boothby and Sue Ellen Hugan.
A dog lover his entire life, Joel bred and trained champion Bullmastiffs at his Bluegrass Boarding Kennel 1986-2000. He was also a substance abuse counselor. Joel enjoyed horse racing, playing the cello, and was a lifelong New York Giants Football fan.
Joel was known for his wonderful sense of humor and generosity. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him. Joel donated his body to the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.
Memorials may be made to the American Bullmastiff Association Rescue Service. Checks should be made payable to ABARS, PO Box 300, Templeton, MA, 01468. PayPal donations can be made to [email protected].
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Memories and Condolences
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Lisa
May 23, 2025
thinking of u , today
Toby Walton
February 1, 2021
I will miss my friend Joel. We spent many golden afternoons and evenings, solving all the world's troubles when we were younger. If only "they" had listened to us then...
Cat Weil
January 30, 2021
Joel loved the arts, dogs, horses, a good scotch and most of all his friends.
Sherry Boldt - T-Boldt Bullmastiffs
January 29, 2021
So sorry I didn’t get to know him better but Bluegrass Bumptious Boo had an important role in helping me fall in love with Bullmastiffs and breeding. Rest well. My sincere sympathies to all who loved him.
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