Joel Joseph Epstein

Amen.

I had known Joel for most of my life growing up in Clarkstown and he was a real fixture her for many of us. He was always there to help whenever I needed help professionally at the Town and was a great father when I would see him at ball games or the kids events. My thoughts and prayers will be with Tammy, Max and Ava and the entire family.

So sad, rest peacefully Joel

I think of you every day uncle Joel.. It saddens me that this happened to you! I hope you're finally at peace and as comfortable as ever being u haven't been for the last year and a half. I love you always and forever. I always looked up to you and will always keep you in a special place in my heart

We were truly saddened to hear of your loss. Joel was an exceptional person. So sorry we cannot be there to lend you
Support. Our deepest sympathy to you and Max & Ava

I had the great honor of working with Joel and the Code enforcement office while I was over seeing the "Alternatives to Incarceration" program for the Rockland County Jail. Always putting the community first a priority that never took a backseat. It was through this collaboration that we "rescued" so many lost and forgotten cemeteries in Clarkstown, reclaimed parks and kept the un adopted roads cleaned from litter and debris.

I had the pleasure of working with Joel for a few years, although not directly. He would frequently stop into the cafeteria while I was eating my lunch, to grab himself a bag of M&M's from the vending machine. He was always cheerful, always kind, and always stopped to talk to you. I will greatly miss seeing his smiling face in the building, and his pick up truck driving around town.

We are so sad to hear this, we knew Joel from the Lock Stock days and spent many fantastic wekends @ Lock Stock & Barrel with him. He was truly a nice friend, he will be missed.R.I.P. Joel

So many fond memories of the family and homestead back in the sixties and seventies. Joel you were always a unique and very special person from early on. Your family was truly blessed to have you, although for such a short time.

Thank you FATHER for blessing us with Joel. He shall continually be in our hearts and prayers. I ask you to comfort his family and loved ones in their time of need. Be at peace Joel be at peace.

To many memories flood in .Goodbye my friend .

As a fellow member of the graduating class of CHS 1970 I remember many special things about Joel. Having moved away after graduation I never had the privilege of knowing him closely in his adult endeavors. After reading from all of his family and friends it is good to know that he carried on in life as he started in high school. I send my love and thoughts to all of his family and friends. May his memories support you in this time of loss. Sincerely,

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I am deeply sorry to hear about Joel's passing. I met Joel in 1977 when I met my husband at Lock, Stock and Barrel. He will always be remembered as a special person in my husband and my life.

So sorry that Joel had to transition too soon. He was a great guy who always took time to listen to and help those who asked. May he rest in peace and may you stay strong through the memories of him and the the time you shared together. Peace

I am deeply sorry for the loss of your beloved husband. May caring thoughts and loving words comfort your family through this time of sorrow. May the legacy of all that your husband achieved bring you a measure of peace. (Psalm 146:5, 9)

My sincerest condolences to Joel's family and many friends. We have lost a wonderful man. I cherish the fond memories of Joel from our high school days at Clarkstown High School. God bless your family in this time of sorrow, and may you rest in peace good friend.

Joel will forever be in my mind, heart and soul. Joel has known me since I was a 5 year old little girl from next door, who graced his home everyday. His family, was my family. The memories are forever etched in my life. Love never dies, it just grows eternal, as will your memory. Love Always, Dawn Edone

Joel was a real gentleman. He will be missed. Condolences to the family.

Sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Epstein....his love of Clarkstown and its people is evident in his good works and stewardship of our town He was truly a good and caring man. Rest in Peace.

I have so many good memories of Joel and Jessie and being at Lock Stock & Barrel. He was always friendly and willing to help anyway he could. RIP Joel. You will be very much missed.

Tammy, Max & Ava-
I am so sorry for you loss. Sending condolences to you and will be wishing you much strength in the coming weeks as you deal with this tremendous loss.

Joel was a gentleman and a peacemaker. I will miss our regular emails and his insights into human nature. My condolences to his family and friends.

My heart is saddened. Although years have passed, there are many fond memories of high school and college years.
Joel kept in touch and had a true concern for others.
We all know that there is and always will be a beginning and an end to life. Of importance is how we live the precious time in between. Joel made us think and laugh.
In high school, he was one of the "smart kids" but was friends with everyone. His legacy will live on.

Tammy, Max and Ava,
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. We have so many wonderful memories of being at the Lock Stock . Joel will be missed by all.
Cliff and Annmarie Rickli

Joel was such a gentlemen and never seemed to sway from his continuous upbeat attitude. He ran his business like it was personal with every customer. As a friend, you could always depend on him. We have lost a wonderful human being. And I am deeply saddened by his loss. Mu heartfelt condolences to his wife and family.... Raymond A Roland New York

Joel was a kind hearted person who will be missed by all! So sorry to his family!

I did not know Joel, but went to school with Jesse. My deepest sympathy my friend.

Tammy,Ava,Max, Rachel and Jesse
Our thoughts are with you guys. Growing up in Bardonia the Epstein family was a big part of my life. It seems there's not much of the old Bardonia as I remember it, but the Epstein homestead on Bardonia Road always brought back fond memories of those days gone by.
I'll always carry great memories of Joel, from a skinny little kid doing
cannenballs in the pool, crazy things he and my brother Joby did growing up,the "Grunt" card games and all the antics from them. But most of all I'll remember the sincere freindship of Joel.
He will be sorely missed.
Jeff Steinberger and Marianne D'Errico

So sad to hear of Joel's passing...there will be an obvious absence in Clarkstown with him gone. He really truly cared. I appreciated his support during the sale of the Traphagen property. Like I said...he truly cared. Rest in peace my friend.

Thinking of you always. Will keep you in our hearts forever.

The world is a better place for having had you in it.
Sending healing and loving thoughts to your beautiful family.

Joel you will be missed by everyone who's life you touched. Rip JESSICA, and Adam and my self love you deeply. Our prayers are with Tammy Ava and max. Love your sister inlaw marialena Epstein.

Dear Tammy, Ava and Max,
My deepest sympathy is extended to you all during this very sad time. I loved Joel and always enjoyed his dry sense of humor, and quick wit.

Please know that the arms of the family will always be there to comfort you all.
God's peace be with all of you. Love Ardis

Joel was a loving husband and father. He was a dedicated public servant and a loyal friend. I will always remember fondly our birding trips to Montauk and New Jersey. Joel always worked to improve the quality of life in Clarkstown. His passing is deeply felt by all who had the privilege to have known him and worked with him. We will keep Tammy, Max and Ava in our thoughts and prayers.

Charlie and Leslie Holbrook

Always liked seeing Joel driving around in his Clarkstown pickup . Such a great guy . My condolences to his family .

Rest in Peace Joel.
He was a wonderful person, quietly inspiring. I loved his sense of humor, his cheer and positive outlook, and also and his knowledge of local history. He will be missed. On behalf of my siblings too, sincere condolences to his family. Cathy Quinn Oswald

My deepest sympathies to the family, I had the pleasure of working with Joel putting up the Christmas decorations along Middletown Road in Nanuet and on Main St. in New City a few years ago .. He was a kind man and very dedicated to the preservation of the Town of Clarkstown ..A true good guy who will be sorely missed...deepest condolences. . May he Rest in Peace..

The entire Hylfelt family grieves with you and shares in your sadness. We all loved Joel and our fond memories of a young boy who became a fine man, husband and father will help us though this difficult time. He was taken from us far too early. Rest in peace.

Tammy,Max and Ava I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband and father. I will always look back fondly of the years I spent working
for Joel. I will remember a great boss, great friend and an even better man. Rest In Peace Joel. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Ed Sullivan

Tammy, Max and Ava words can not express how sorry I am to hear about Joel. He was such a amazing, kind man . You guys are in my thoughts and prayers.

We are so sad to hear this, we knew Joel from the Lock Stock days and spent many fun hours with him. He was truly a wonderful guy, he will be missed We lost a good one...

We wish you some peace of mind Tammy, Max and Ava, and always know we love you and will keep Joel's memory alive in the family. He did so much to teach us all responsibility to others and work ethic...such solid lessons for life.

I was saddened to learn about Joel. Although, I had not spoken to him in a long time, I will always remember the the good times we had in high school. Joel was almost always in in the center of those good times. May his memory be a blessing for his family and may he rest in peace.

Dear Tammy, Max, And Ava,
We were heart-broken to hear about Joel`s passing. Our families shared many happy times together at West Nyack Little League. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Uncle Joel I will love you forever. You were like a father to me. I always looked up to you. I will always stay close to aunt Tammy max and Ava . And hopefully we can all get thru this. You will be missed more than words could ever say. ????

I had the pleasure of working for Joel as a student worker for the town back in college. He was truly a wonderful person and will be dearly missed. All my thoughts and prayers with his family and friends.

Tammy--
We are so sorry for your loss!! Thinking of you and your family at this time.
Rebecca and Bruce Bannerman

I'm so sorry to hear of Joel's passing. He was a good friend in High School. We did loose contact, but good friends are hard to forget.
Rest in Peace,

Am so saddened of Joel's passing- he was such a great guy in every sense- he made me laugh-everybody loved him. we worked together on many projects. My heart goes out to his family and all who knew and loved him.

My condolences to your family on Joel's passing. I remember him at CHS as a smart ,Energetic, Dynamic, and Caring Individual. A Kaddish for him tonight at Schul

I was so shocked and saddened to hear of this sad news. Joel was a great and wonderful man and we had enjoyed some fun times together. I am so sorry for your loss......

Dearest Tammy, Max, Ava and Family - Our loving prayers and thoughts extend to you. We pray for you to be filled with loving memories during this sorrowfilled time. Joel will be missed. God Bless. Tracy, Ron, Matthew, Madison, Mikayla Soriano xoxo

Such sad news. My condolences to those who loved him.

Dear Tammy, Max and Ava,

Our deepest heartfelt sympathies on the loss of Joel- he was an extraordinary man.

Love, thoughts and prayers to you all,
~The Maraia Family