Joseph Kaufman Obituary
Joe was an educator and a coach who will be remembered for his everlasting impact on his students, players and the community around him. He was so many things to so many different people. He was the older brother, a loving husband and father, an ADORING grandfather, and a truly beloved figure in the lives of everyone in his family. Joe had a spiritual connection with the soundtrack to his life, especially the Grateful Dead. He passed a love-hate relationship with the New York Mets down to his children. We collectively forgive him. More than any words can ever express, we will miss him in a million different ways every day.
He is survived by:
Patricia Popiel [spouse]
Elizabeth (John) [daughter]
Mark (Marie), David (Fortune) and Andrew (Aryn) [sons]
Reece, Max, Oliva, Tyler and Emerson [grandchildren]
Janie and Robert Friedlander [sister and brother-in-law]
Marcia and Steven Rich [sister and brother-in-law].
Joseph was preceded in death by his parents Herbert and Minnie Kaufman.
Services will be held in Rockville Centre at Congregation B'nai Sholom-Beth David on Sunday, January 11th at 11:30 am. The address is 100 Hempstead Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. After that, everyone is invited to join us in celebrating Joe's life at David and Fortune's house immediately following services. Their address is 468 Arizona Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. We look forward to seeing everyone.
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Frederick Kelley
January 10, 2026
Joe Kaufman was one of the finest people I have ever known and was the truest of Black Knights. He touched his players on the baseball and football field through passion, humor and love! His players adored him and his colleagues cherished his friendship and humor as well. His students enjoyed his teaching and learned to love Math.Every Monday during the fall was a sad but comical commentary of the " Same old Jets"! Yet his dedication and unwavering support for them and the Mets never faded. Joe made the world and Stamford High a better place!
Fred
Matt Cirillo
January 7, 2026
Mr Kaufman was a great friend teacher mentor I never forget him and how he impacted my life RIP Coach
Kenneth Fersner
January 5, 2026
A great man, coach and person. He was apart of the SHS family and I´ll forever be thankful for his time and contributions he provided to me during my high school career.
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Vinny Butler
January 4, 2026
Coached me freshmen year. Really helped me out with football and lacrosse. Great head coach and guy. Will miss talking to him about sports.
Shaheem Richards
January 4, 2026
Not just a Coach but a Great man . 4yrs he Coach me in football and also life . He was Our "Rick Flair ". Coach you helped alot of young men find the right path . Thank you
Sandy Mattioli
January 4, 2026
Coach Kaufman was a huge part of our families lives during our children´s time at Stamford High. His coaching of baseball and football, his love of the game, his discipline and his wonderful demeanor with the kids and parents made the experience unforgettable. Sending our deepest condolences to the family. The O´Meara and Mattioli family.
Jim West
January 4, 2026
Coach had Coach both of my boys and he would Coach any sport needing a Coach. As Sports Official, I always enjoyed working games he coached. He was a great man and yes, the world is a little dimmer today. R.I.P., Coach!!!
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