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1935
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2023
Joel Hochberg Obituary
December 30, 1935 - April 18, 2023
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida - Joel Hochberg, 87, of Sunny Isles Beach, FL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Joel is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marcia; children, Eileen and Scott; grandchildren, Bradley and Shayna; brother, Donald (Marilyn); nieces and nephews, Michele (Larry) Berger, Bonnie (Jerry) Eskowitz, Sandi (Steven) Berkins, Ellen Peruche, Robert (Lisa) Hochberg, Matthew (Jessica) Aminoff and Johanna (Johnny) Aylsworth; and many grandnieces and grandnephews.
Joel was born in Brooklyn, New York, on December 30, 1935. He and Marcia moved their family to North Miami Beach in 1970. He began his career in the coin-operated amusement business and later became a pioneer of consumer video games. Children's education was always important to Joel, and his success allowed him to establish the Hochberg Lower and Middle Schools. His devotion to family, education, and his other philanthropic pursuits were his lifelong passion. Joel will be sorely missed by his family, friends, and colleagues. His legacy lives on through the many lives he has enriched.
The funeral celebrating Joel's life will be held Friday, April 21, at 11 AM - Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus, 20350 NE 26 Ave., Miami, FL 33180. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory can be made to Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus or Hochberg Lower and Middle schools at Posnack.
Memories and Condolences
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C Dumas
June 28, 2025
Heartfelt condolences. I acted as Legal Secretary (1986-1998) for a SoFL lawyer who represented Mr. Hochberg, and came in contact with him often. Joel was a sweetheart of a person. Always a pleasant demeanor, and cheerful smile. He once gifted me a beautiful feather embossed bill pocket he picked-up during a trip to Japan.
Don Battistone
February 9, 2024
So sorry to hear of Joel passing. My relation started with Joel when he was one of my customers. Over a short time it became so much more than business, I had found a true friend. RIP knowing that you were loved by my entire staff.
Larry Lichtenstein
June 25, 2023
So sorry to hear of Joel´s passing happy to see his life was so full of love,my memories of him were always of a kind person
Jorge israilewich
April 21, 2023
He has been the best critic and counselor I have ever had in my entire life, a great man in every sense of the word. Rest in peace dear colleague you will be missed
Baruj Dayan Emet
George Israilewich
Susan Koslovsky
April 21, 2023
A true giant and legend. The world is a better place because of Joel ( and Marcia) Hochberg. His care and drive for Jewish education was second to no one. Each and every child who benefitted from the educational institutions he established will carry on the torch. Rest well. Baruch Dayan Emet.
Fondly, Susan and Sid Koslovsky
T
April 20, 2023
I extend my deepest condolences to the family of Joel. He directed some of my most beloved video games - they had inspired so much in my life and it will always mean a lot to me. Rest peacefully.
BETH SPIER
April 20, 2023
My condolences to the Hochberg family. Mr. Hochberg's commitment and devotion to Jewish education will live on in the lives of all of our students. He will always be remembered.
Beth Spier
Posnack Lower School Principal - Main Campus
Jeffrey Frantz
April 20, 2023
Joel was a real giant of our Jewish community. A true and dedicated philanthropist.
Marcia and I will miss him very much.
Jeffrey and Marcia Frantz
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