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Joel Spector Obituary
Joel Spector, 67, of Maplewood Dr., New Milford, CT, devoted husband of Rowena (Adsit) Spector, died at the Regional Hospice Center for Comfort & Healing in Danbury on Oct. 13, 2016. Born in Cuba, Jan. 10, 1949, he was the son of Matilde (Rosen) Spector of Flushing, NY and the late Isaac Spector. He was the beloved father of Max, Ari, Jacob, and Saskia and was the dear brother of Dorana Jurkevich of Flushing, NY.
Joel graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology and attended the Art Students League. He received his MFA at WCSU in 2005. Joel began in the field of fashion illustration, then on to general illustration. His work has been published in books, children's books, magazines, newspapers, advertising and annual reports.
Joel was a friend to many and beloved by all. Active in his community, he served as Board Member of Temple Sholom, a member of the New Milford Commission of the Arts and the New Milford Film Commission. He was a dedicated teacher at the Art League of Long Island and the Pastel Society of America. As a member of The Painting Group of Manhattan he studied under Aaron Shikler and David Levine. His work has been shown in numerous galleries and museums throughout the country. He painted the mural of literary figures that graces the entrance of Sarah Noble School.
Funeral Services were held at Temple Sholom, 122 Kent Rd., New Milford on SUNDAY morning, Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. with Interment Services to follow at the New Milford Center Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be sent to Temple Sholom of New Milford or The Regional Hospice Center for Healing in Danbury. Funeral Arrangements in care of Robert E. Shure Funeral Home, New Haven. To sign an on-line registry book or to leave a message condolence, please visit: www.shurefuneralhome.com
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Tom McManus
October 15, 2017
It has been a year since my good friend and best man Joel died. I miss him and his sense of humor.
Cristian Fleming
October 24, 2016
As a young aspiring illustrator nearly 25 years ago I got to spend a year as Joel's assistant, where he trusted me to help him with his illustrations and taught me that the most electric colors exist in shadows. He made me organize his collection of a zillion pastels and I learned about the nuances of color. He exposed me, at an early age, to what it takes to be a self-sufficient professional artist. As my first mentor figure I took much of what he told me to heart and it is a part of what guides my own adult professional life. I wouldn't be who I am now without Joel. Rowena and kids (who likely don't remember me but who I had to corral for numerous photo shoots requiring children), my deepest condolences for your loss. Joel will always be one of the greatest in my book.
Lori Kelly
October 17, 2016
Rowenna and family, please accept my condolences, I am so sorry to hear about Joel, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Lori Kelly (Samantha and Christine)
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