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Dr. Joel David Portnoy

Joel Portnoy Obituary

PORTNOY
DR. JOEL DAVID, March 3, 2008. Husband of Eron Friedlaender Portnoy of Wynnewood. Father of Alexander Harris and Emma Sara Portnoy. Son of Jaclyn Portnoy and Lawrence (Jeanne Coleman) Portnoy. Brother of Laurel Sereboff. Son-in-law of Linda and Gary Friedlaender. Brother- in-law of Ari Friedlaender. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services Tuesday 1 P.M. precisely at Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El, 1001 Remington Road, Wynnewood. Shiva will be observed at his residence Sunday and Monday evenings. Contributions in his memory may be made to Autism Speaks, 2 Park Ave., 11th Floor, New York, NY 10016.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Mar. 4, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Joel Portnoy

24 Entries

Phil Oren

April 1, 2008

Joel: you were a wonderful friend and colleague. You are missed by all of your residency classmates from Children's Memorial. Eron, my heart goes out to you, Alex, and Emma in this time of great loss.

Rusty Brand

March 11, 2008

Eron and family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. I was one of Joel's classmates in Med School at Michigan. He was truly a wonderful guy, well-liked by everyone.

David Cohen

March 11, 2008

Most of my insights into Joel come from the birthday party circuit, as our daughters are classmates. At Emma's pool party, I remember being struck by the very appealing combination of earnestness and joy with which he interacted with his children. I am profoundly saddened that I won't get to know him better in the years to come.

Carole Miller

March 10, 2008

Eron,
I only had the pleasure of meeting Joel a couple of times, but it was clear what a kind person he was. I am so sorry for your loss and for the loss to our community. I know he touched the lives of many; here in Philly, in Detroit and in Chicago.
My thoughts are with you.

Daniel Isaacman

March 10, 2008

Dear Eron:
No words can express my sympathy. I think your father stated it best: you are the brightest star in his (and in many) universes right now and you will have to summon courage and strength to now shine forward for both you and for Joel. You are one of the few people I know who have the capacity for such a tall task. Please lean on the many friends and family who love you so much for the strength and support that you need. If there is anything I can do, never hesitate to call.

Marc (Woody) Gould

March 10, 2008

My heart and soul are heavy with the news of Joel's passing. Joel was a lifelong friend and a wonderful person. My symapthies to you and your family.

Gavin Oxman

March 7, 2008

Dear Eron and Family,

I was one of Joel's cohort-mates at Wharton. He was a truly great guy and a wonderful presence in our class every day. I am thankful to have known him and to have been impacted by him at school. You have my deepest sympathy,

Gavin

Israel Halpert

March 7, 2008

Dear Eron,
No words can express how saddened and heartbroken Carmit and myself feel upon this great loss of a true friend and a great man.

Ann (Frank) Bell

March 7, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with Joel, his family and friends. My heart is saddened. I knew Joel while he was
a manager with the Michigan Basketball team. Always a smile and kind word. With love.

Cynthia & Laurence Cutler

March 6, 2008

Our hearts go out to Joel's family and friends as you cope with his inexplicable loss. We hope that you will be comforted by the closeness of those around you and with good memories of Joel and the time that you had together. May God bless and keep you close.

Marianne Milgrom Bloomberg

March 5, 2008

I knew Joel from his younger days growing up in Michigan. I was stunned and so sad to hear of his passing. What a sweet and kind man. My thoughts and prayers and with you and your family.

Eddie Cisneros

March 5, 2008

Dear Eron and Family,
I met Joel at Wharton and had an opportunity to briefly experience his amazing intellect, work ethic and overall way of being. I am keeping you and your children in my thoughts and prayers. I remember meeting you all when you and Joel welcomed a couple of us (his project teammates) into your home for Seder dinner. As the Rabbi mentioned during the service yesterday, Joel struck me as a person who always embraced those around him. I was genuinely touched by your family's warm environment, at a time when my family was so far away. My condolences for your most terrible loss.

Mike Viola

March 5, 2008

Eron and family,

Tracy and I were shocked and deeply saddened to learn of Joel's passing. He was a great friend in the time we got to spend with him at Wharton - truly a selfless and giving person, always ready with a smile or kind advice. Our hearts and prayers are with you in this impossible time of loss.

Leslie & Lynn Knoll Knoll and Finke

March 4, 2008

Both Lynn knoll and Leslie Finke from Winchester are devastated to learn of this tragic news. Larry and Jean talked so highly of Joel and his accomplishments, especially as a participant in the Great season of the wolverine basketball championship. Are hearts are with you at this difficult time..We are there for you both, upon your return to Winchester.

Justin O'Malley

March 4, 2008

Dear Eron and Family,

As a fellow classmate, Cohortmate, and ...most importantly...friend of Joel from Wharton, I can say that he was one of the greatest men I have ever met. It is rare to find someone as bright, successful, and personable, yet as humble and selfless as Joel. He will be sorely missed.

Jennifer Morse Mattler

March 4, 2008

Dear Eron and family,

I am so sorry to hear of Joel's untimely death. I went to U of M with him. Our group affectionately called him "Jo Po." He was truly one of the kindest individuals I have ever met.

Kathy Bateman, RN

March 4, 2008

I have worked with Joel at Temple Childrens Hosp over the last several years, he was a fantastic physican and wonderful friend and an all around great guy. His loss is emmense, to his family, friends, co-workers and patients. Please know that we all share in your loss

Paul Enever

March 4, 2008

Joel was a kind and thoughtful individual. Very smart and hard working, he gave more than 100% to everything he did. It is an honor to have known him and worked with him. We will miss him.

Elaine and Dave Rice

March 4, 2008

Dear Eron and family -- Dave and I were so sad to hear about Joel. He was such a sweet guy. We have nothing but good memories of him from medical school and later in Chicago. Our deepest sympathies are with you and your children.

Carole Wald Portnoy

March 4, 2008

Dr. Joel was so special. Marty and I were so lucky to spend time with him while he was doing his residency at Childrens Memorial Hospital of Chicago. Dr. Joel was working at Glenbrook Hospital when my father was admitted for a bacterial infection. He was by our side giving us wonderful medical and family care.

Marty Portnoy

March 4, 2008

Joel was a great kid, terrific teenager, caring doctor, nephew and friend. I'll miss him-alot.

Jeff and Susan Cutler

March 4, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Alan Woronoff

March 4, 2008

i knew joel in high school, USY, and college. I am very sorry for your loss. Pretty much everybody who knew him knew what a nice and gentle guy he was.

Jeanne Dagna

March 4, 2008

Please accept our condolences for the loss of your husband/father. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone at this difficult time.

Lower Merion School District

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