Joseph H. Wasserman
1932 - 2016
Joseph H. Wasserman
1932 - 2016
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Joseph H. Wasserman, a retired Yonkers public school teacher passed away peacefully on December 18, 2016 at St. John's Hospital in Yonkers, NY. He was 84. Joseph was born on 6/13/1932 to Louis and Helen. After completing his bachelor's degree at NYU, he worked for the Jewish Anti-Defamation league. Soon after he decided to become a teacher and never looked back. He completed his master's degree at College of New Rochelle. In addition to teaching, Joseph was a basketball coach at the Graham School for over 25 years. Joseph loved collecting stamps, but his true passion was sports. He was a devoted NY Mets and UConn Huskies fan.
Mr. Wasserman was well-known for his kindness, friendliness, generous and warm spirit to everyone who crossed his path. He will be deeply missed. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Phyllis,loving daughter Nancy and her husband James Chasen, and his son and "buddy til the end," David and his wife Paula, as well as his beloved sister, Florence Harte.
Funeral services to be held Tuesday, 12/20 at 12:00 pm at WEINSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL 1652 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers (914)793-3800.
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Dr. Harris Gropper
December 14, 2025
I taught in the same school with Joe. He always had a positive attitude and a smile on his face.
Kenneth Thompson
December 14, 2020
Every day I pass your House
on my morning walk. I stop for
a minute to salute you. I will never
forget you Sir.
Kenneth Thompson
May 15, 2017
Mr Wasserman was my 4th grade at School 25 . There were some days when I didn't have money for lunch.But Mr Wasserman always made sure I eat.Great Man I will never forget him.
Honeymoon
David Wasserman
December 21, 2016
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December 21, 2016
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December 21, 2016
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His Daughter in law Paula
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December 21, 2016
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December 21, 2016
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December 21, 2016
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December 21, 2016
PS 17 Fifth Grade 1981
Laura Henriques (nee Simicevic)
December 20, 2016
Mr. Wasserman was truly one of the greats, my favorite teacher. I haven't seen him for over 30 years, but often thought of him and the life lessons he imparted to my 10-year-old self. It hurts to realize that his unique spirit is gone from this world and I know that those closest to him must be deeply feeling his loss. I pray that they are comforted with fond memories of a life well lived and the knowledge of the lasting impact he made on his students.
Chet DiDomizio
December 20, 2016
Mr. Wasserman was my teacher at school #7 in the early 70's. Great teacher, I will always remember him playing stick ball with us kids on the school grounds.
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