JOAN FURMAN

FURMAN--Joan nee Baumgarten. Of New York, NY. Formerly of Rye Brook, Chappaqua and White Plains, NY. Died on October 19, 2025. Predeceased by Frank Furman, husband of 51 years. Mother of David J. Furman (Gail), Joyce R. Minkoff (Neil Z"L), Nancy E. Furman Paul (Marc). Treasured grandmother of Jonathan, Alexander and Gabrielle Furman, Ethan and Lily Minkoff, Felicia Paul. BA in Spanish, Conn College/NYU. MA in English and Education, NYU. Teacher and educational consultant, she founded and ran for more than 30 years a thriving business preparing countless high school students for college. Longtime leader in the Jewish community, including serving as one of the first women and youngest members of the Board of Trustees of Community Synagogue of Rye, on the Executive Board of the Greater New York Council of Reform Synagogues and chair of fundraising efforts for Hebrew Union College. World traveler, avid enthusiast of the arts, proud mother and adoring grandmother. An unmatched pillar of strength, vibrancy and wisdom, she created a lasting and deep impact on her family and community. Services, Wednesday, October 22, at 11:30am, Central Synagogue, 652 Lexington Ave., New York. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Julius N. Baumgarten Memorial Scholarship, Hebrew Union College, 1 West 4th St., New York, NY 10012.