Joseph Bochner Ph.D
Joseph Bochner Ph.D
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1950 – 2023
Joe Bochner passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2023 after a courageous 16-month battle with cancer. Joe is survived by his wife of 45 years, Nancy; their children Anne, Michael (Stephanie); granddaughters Sophia and Olivia; and family dog, Malkie. Joe, an only child, is the son of the late Abner and Frances Bochner. Surviving members include Joe's sister-in-law/brother-in-law (Debbie and Jeff Wilson), two nieces, Dana and Shelby Wilson, father-in-law, and Joe's cousins.
Joe received his bachelor's degree from Queens College, a master's degree in English from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Ph.D. in language and audition from UW-Madison. Joe worked for 49 years as a professor at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf at the Rochester Institute of Technology. During his tenure at NTID/RIT, Joe served as Department Chair and engaged extensively in research. He was awarded a research grant in 2017, held research patents, and published nearly 50 articles and book chapters over the course of his career.
Joe loved the NY Mets, Wisconsin Badgers football and basketball, anything New York City, and keeping up-to-date with world events. He maintained a few close friendships that spanned many decades. Joe spent a lot of time with the family dog, Malkie.
The family would like to thank Dr. Jason Zittel and nurses Brenda and Carol at the Wilmot Cancer Center. Donations in Joe's memory may be made to the Wilmot Cancer Center or Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.
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Delbert Dagel
November 13, 2023
I remember Joe as someone I could turn to and discuss student situations with. He would always be attentive, encouraging and always willing to assist. I consider Joe a colleague I admired and respected. My prayers go out to Joe, Nancy and family. Delbert Dagel
Stephanie Polowe
October 30, 2023
Joe was a conscientious and hard-working boss: absolutely devoted to his job. He was a very principled person with a soft spot in his heart that he tried to hide. He developed and encouraged faculty and enjoyed friendships with people quite different from himself. He adored his family and was absolutely loyal to them. I appreciated his support for me in my community service and travel for advocacy for Deaf Education. He always did his best for his department and his program. He had a great smile and a great laugh. His family and friends will miss him a very great deal. May his memory be a blessing.
Anna Rossini
October 27, 2023
On behalf of the Administration, Faculty and Staff of Queens College, we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire family.
May he Rest in Peace,
Peter and Luane Haggerty
October 27, 2023
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Luane Haggerty
October 27, 2023
Dr. Bochner, actively brought me into NTID. Everytime there was an opening he called me. He and my husband Peter played old time vaudeville producers complete with imaginary cigars "the kid is ok, we oughta hire this one". He and Nancy came to my wedding.
When I had serious back surgery he called at least once a week to check in and give me department news. Making sure I knew I was still in thoughts.
We talked "New York" all the time. He was a good Chairperson, (25 years as mine). Ups and downs that naturally happen with people who care about their jobs.
I will miss him.
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