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Joel Joseph Epstein
1952 - 2015
Joel Joseph Epstein
1952 - 2015
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Joel Epstein Obituary
A memorial service to celebrate Joel's life will be held on Saturday, January 24th, 2015 at Town and Country Caterers, 922 South Route 9W, Congers, NY 10920, (845) 268-9291. Family and friends are welcome to arrive at 11am with service to begin promptly at 11:30am. In the event of snow, the service will be held on Sunday, January 25th, 2015. Joel had a great passion for nature and wildlife and was a lifelong birding enthusiast. Donations in his honor can be made to the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, Friends of Forsythe NWR, P.O. Box 355, Oceanville, NJ 08231 or at: http://www.friendsofforsythe.org/donate
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Ralph
August 13, 2022
Amen.
Terry May
January 20, 2015
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.
January 16, 2015
So sad, rest peacefully Joel
Jessica Epstein
January 15, 2015
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
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Judy & Bob Sterling
January 14, 2015
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
Sgt John Gentillo (retired)
January 13, 2015
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.
Virginia Andersen
January 12, 2015
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.
Robert Roland
January 12, 2015
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
Niella Edone
January 12, 2015
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.
Roosevelt (buster) Keyes Jr.
January 11, 2015
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.
January 11, 2015
To many memories flood in .Goodbye my friend .
Linda (Martell) Ratliff
January 11, 2015
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,
Louise Tilton- Medici
January 11, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Margie Brachfeld
January 11, 2015
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.
Dan, Lisa Ross and Family
January 11, 2015
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
January 11, 2015
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)
Billy Ellerbee
January 10, 2015
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.
Dawn Edone
January 10, 2015
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
Matthew Brennan
January 10, 2015
Joel was a real gentleman. He will be missed. Condolences to the family.
John Giordano
January 10, 2015
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.
Laurie Lindell
January 10, 2015
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.
Jenni Daniel (formerly McLiverty)
January 10, 2015
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.
Theodore Simone
January 10, 2015
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.
Colleen Coulter
January 10, 2015
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.
Annmarie Rickli
January 10, 2015
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
January 10, 2015
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
Lisa DeChiaro
January 10, 2015
Joel was a kind hearted person who will be missed by all! So sorry to his family!
Larry Risko
January 10, 2015
I did not know Joel, but went to school with Jesse. My deepest sympathy my friend.
Jeffrey Steinberger
January 10, 2015
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
Bonnie Vanderbilt
January 10, 2015
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.
marialena epstein
January 10, 2015
Thinking of you always. Will keep you in our hearts forever.
Nicki Levine
January 10, 2015
The world is a better place for having had you in it.
Sending healing and loving thoughts to your beautiful family.
marialena epsrein
January 10, 2015
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.
January 10, 2015
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
Charles Holbrook
January 10, 2015
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
Bruce Rabinowitz
January 9, 2015
Always liked seeing Joel driving around in his Clarkstown pickup . Such a great guy . My condolences to his family .
January 9, 2015
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
Anthony Pagliuca
January 9, 2015
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..
Magda Hylfelt
January 9, 2015
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.
January 9, 2015
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
Kelly Schimpf- Vellucci
January 9, 2015
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.
Michael & Gina Nowicki
January 9, 2015
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...
Chrisana and Greg Grande
January 9, 2015
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.
Charlie Alexander
January 9, 2015
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.
Joe and Kathy Forlini
January 9, 2015
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.
Jessica Epstein
January 9, 2015
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. ????
Kaitlyn Dietrich
January 9, 2015
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.
Rebecca Bannerman
January 9, 2015
Tammy--
We are so sorry for your loss!! Thinking of you and your family at this time.
Rebecca and Bruce Bannerman
Elaine Sabatinoq diFrancesca
January 9, 2015
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,
Joni Anger
January 9, 2015
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.
Mark Bretschneider
January 9, 2015
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
Richie Conti
January 9, 2015
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......
Tracy Groenendaal
January 9, 2015
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
Barry Aquilino
January 8, 2015
Such sad news. My condolences to those who loved him.
Rachel and Mark Maraia
January 8, 2015
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
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