Joel Greenberg Obituary

November 30, 1921 - December 21, 2014 Joel passed away on December 21, 2014. A native of Hollywood, he attended Hollywood High School, then USC where he met his future wife, Betty Lipsy. He enlisted and served in the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII. He worked in the family business, a men's clothing chain called Harris and Frank where he introduced their women's department. He then opened his own women's clothing store, "Joel's," which ultimately expanded to 29 stores. After selling Joel's, he became a deputy Councilman for John Ferraro, President of the LA City Council. Joel was an officer of First State Bank of Southern California, founded by his father. He started and hosted a poetry show on KPFK radio in the mid 70's. He was a talented musician and more than anything in the world, golf was his passion and he would go anywhere for a game. He survived his wife, Betty Lipsy Greenberg and his second wife, Billie (Ruth) Greenberg. Joel is survived by his four children: Jeffrey, Tony, Roberta (Murray Zucker), Janet (Alan Kupchick) and one grandson, David Zucker. Joel's family will cherish memories of innumerable adventures, his extraordinary generosity towards his children and strangers alike and his sense of humor, wit and his piano playing that was the joyous soundtrack of our lives. The funeral will be private. In lieu of flowers you may make a donation to the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles or the charity of your choice. Malinow & Silverman Mortuary 800-710-7100

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Dec. 23, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Joel Greenberg

6 Entries

Larry Tuch

January 19, 2015

Dear Jeff, Tony, Roberta and Janet,

My wish for you is that, in the midst of the sadness of your father's passing, you will be warmed by every memory and every special moment you ever shared with him. Your dad certainly looms large in several of my childhood memories (all of them great!) and just thinking about him brings back the times we shared: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, a Saturday afternoon with the Packards at the Concours d'Elegance, hanging out at the house on Pointsettia and later, on McCadden. He was the kind of Dad you want to have: kind, genial, and blessed with a sense of humor and an appetite for the kind of adventure that could fit into an afternoon or a weekend. I remember that it was such a pleasant surprise running into him at the petting zoo in Reseda (sometime in the early ‘90s) and how he surprised me with a phone call about three years ago and simply announced: “This is your Scoutmaster!” Well here's one final salute to my Scoutmaster, a guy who will always have a special place in my memory (as will all the Greenbergs)

Larry Tuch

Susan Kass

January 4, 2015

Dear Janet,
Growing up across the street I have many remembrances of your Dad that run the gamut between his huge smile and his equally huge scowl. I don't know, however, if you are aware of the fact that when I lost Emily he reached out and contacted me...suffice it to say that your Dad was incredibly kind and for that, more than anything else, he will always hold a special place in my heart.
My thoughts are with you all.
Love
Susan

December 29, 2014

I was saddened to learn of Joel's passing. He was the father of my childhood friends Tony, Jeff, Roberta and Janet. I remember many fun times with the Greenbergs in general, and their holiday parties and a beach outing in particular.

There was something "special" about Mr. Greenberg. He was a kind, friendly and wise person - - the type of man that you would like to have as a father.

My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

Cary Moomjian

December 26, 2014

Your kindness will always be remembered.................Leonard Shapiro

December 24, 2014

I will always remember Joel from the times he would drive my brother Larry and I to Boy Scouts Troop 13
I still remember a joke he told when I was 11 years old
My heart goes out to Jeff and Tony
Who I knew better than the girls

Rich Tuch

December 23, 2014

My deepest sympathies to family and friends.May God Comfort you at this difficult time. 2Corth.1:3,4. P.F.

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