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Joyce Gillman Obituary

Joyce (Stein) Haft Gillman, 83, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025 in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 2, 1941, the daughter of Herman and Leah (Fleegler) Stein, Joyce was a proud graduate of Miami Beach High School and the University of Miami. Her life was marked by warmth, humor, and a deep compassion for animals. Joyce shared many years with her beloved husband, Dr. Arthur "Archie" Gillman, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister, Joan Donlon, daughter Hilary, sons Adam (Lisa) and Jeremy (Joy), and granddaughters Alma and Charlotte. She will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery with her husband.

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Published by the Miami Herald from Sep. 10 to Sep. 11, 2025.

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Myron

September 12, 2025

I met Joy when we were in high school - I wanted to take her to my senior prom - but I was too late. One of my best friends asked her first. In recent years we became friends - I enjoyed watching Dolphins games on TV with "Archie" - her husband. After he died Joy occasionally asked me to be her companion (not a date) at high school reunion lunches. She was such a sweetheart - it´s too bad she wasn´t my prom date.

RIP old friend

Myron Lubell

Billy Pine

September 10, 2025

May her memory be a blessing..Amen

Billy Pine

September 10, 2025

May her memory be a blessing..Amen

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