Irving Joffe

Irving Joffe

93, of Indianapolis, died on October 4th. He was born in Rochester, New York to parents Hugo and Fanny Joffe. During World War II, as a student at Butler University, his studies were interrupted when he was drafted into the Army. He was stationed in Leyte, in the Philippines and was honorably discharged. Irving then continued at Butler where he graduated with a degree in accounting in 1946; later that same year, he married Pearl Schiller. They would have been married for 70 years this December.

He enjoyed being a Democratic precinct committeeman and former Board member of the Indianapolis Propylaeum Foundation.  He also enjoyed slap-stick comedies, the symphony and going on vacations with his family, especially to a water destination.

Funeral services will be on Friday, October 7th at 2 p.m. at Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary, 11411 North Michigan Road, with calling from 1 p.m. until the funeral.

He is survived by his wife, Pearl; son, Jerome; and daughter, Diana (Paul) Shapiro of Nashville, IN. Other survivors include his sister-in-law, Carole Schiller; nieces, Patty (Dr. Greg) Schlegel of Alpharetta, Georgia, Vicky Vetang (Tim) of Geneva, IL, Debbie (Michael) Wallack, and Ferne (Andy) McCuen of San Diego, CA; nephews, Matthew Schiller, Marshall (Connie) Schiller, and Howard (Jackie) Gurvitz of Hoffman Estates, IL. He was preceded in death by sisters, Eleanor Abramson and Jean Gurvitz.

Memorial contributions can be made to Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, 600 West 70th Street, Indianapolis, 46260 or to the Indianapolis Propylaeum Historic Foundation, 1410 N. Delaware, Indianapolis, IN 46202.