Joseph A. Joel

WE LOST OUR HERO~

Joseph A. Joel, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, friend and proud WW II Veteran, passed away on July 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving children at the remarkable age of 100.

Born on October 5, 1924, in Brooklyn, New York, Joseph was the son of the late Joel Joel and Leah Meyer Joel. From a young age, he was guided by a strong sense of family, respect, responsibility and perseverance - qualities that defined his extraordinary life.
Joseph was a 1942 graduate of Brooklyn Technical High School. Joseph also attended and graduated from Johnson & Wales Business School with a degree in accounting and management, in 1954.

Professionally, he was the devoted Director of the Providence Civic Center Box-office for thirty years.

In addition to his beloved wife of 72 years, the late Sandra Waldman Joel; Joseph is survived by his devoted and loving children, Linda (Joel) Licker, Steven (Judith), Nancy (the late Barry DeSaint) DeSaint, Paula Joel, James Joel, and a brother, M. William Joel.

He was the cherished grandfather of Elizabeth, Jeffrey, T.J., Jennifer, Stacey, Jo-Ellen, Jonathan and Andrew, and the adored great grandfather of Gian, Lillian, James, Jolie and Gia, who will carry forward the lessons he taught by example: integrity, respect, humility and kindness.
Joseph was pre-deceased by his siblings, Frances Liebling, Bette Pesacov; Julius Joel and Marilyn Schonfield.

Joseph was a decorated WW II Veteran who served his country with honor and bravery. He was awarded both the Bronze and Silver Stars for his heroic service; recognition that spoke to his courage, leadership and unwavering dedication.

Joseph will be remembered for his immense love for family and friends, his infectious smile and laughter, his wisdom, caring nature and his harmonica songs which delighted everyone he played for. "You are my Sunshine," "Oh! Susanna" and "Mary Had a Little Lamb," were his favorites.

We invite you to join us in paying your respects and sharing a quiet moment of reflection from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Temple Sinai, 30 Hagen Avenue, Cranston RI 02920; Joseph's funeral service will commence at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 301 South County Trail, Exeter, Rhode Island 02882 Shiva will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joseph's Joel's memory can be made by accessing The Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub website at www.rihonorflight.com