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2025

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JOSHUA PRUZANSKY Obituary

PRUZANSKY--Joshua Murdock, died on May 2, 2025. He was born in the Bronx, NY on March 16, 1940, the son of Rose and Louis Pruzansky. After graduating from Columbia College, he served in the U.S. Navy and then graduated from Columbia Law School. For over 50 years he practiced law on Long Island, including terms as President of both the Suffolk County and New York State Bar Associations. He is survived by his wife, Susan Bernstein; his daughter, Dina Pruzansky (Mike Herman), two granddaughters, Daniella and Ellery; his sister, Jill Hochberg (Jim Story); and extended family. Funeral services on Tuesday, May 6, at 11am, at Plaza Jewish Community Chapel. Contributions in Josh's memory may be made to the ACLU, Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, or JASA/Sundays at JASA.

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Published by New York Times on May 5, 2025.

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Clare

July 22, 2025

So sorry to hear about our dear friend and neighbor, Josh. Much love to Susan, Dina and family. Love from Clare Dee and Staudenraus crew.

Shepard Scheinberg

June 2, 2025

Josh had a deep love for the law and for the organizations that promoted the law and attorneys.Beyond the law, he was an excellent and creative cook and a collector of fine art.

Murray Bohnenfield, Esq.

May 8, 2025

In 1963, when I was 13 years old
I expressed an interest to
Mr. Pruzansky for me to become a lawyer. Mr. Pruzansky was kind
to invite me to spend a day with
him to see what a working lawyers day was really like. That enjoyment experience stayed with me that lead me to become a lawyer. Thank you Josh, rest in peace.

James Staudenraus

May 6, 2025

As a friend and neighbor, Josh will be remembered for his generosity, sharp mind and his keen wit. He always brought balance and perspective to the challenges of daily life.

Arthur H Leonard 3rd

May 6, 2025

Josh was a cherished neighbor when I was growing up and always provided great advice. I kept in touch with him for 40 years.

Joseph Giacalone

May 6, 2025

At Columbia, I only knew Josh through his NROTC buddies. However, in our post-Covid, monthly class Zoom sessions, I found him to be a warm, friendly, insightful guy. We bonded a bit over the fact that I retired to the Suffolk County area where he lived and practiced law. Rest in peace, Josh.

Michael A. Kubishen

May 5, 2025

Rest In Peace Josh. We'll all miss you
Andy Kubishen

Sandy Kurtz

May 5, 2025

A great individual and attorney.

Stephen g siben and familly

May 5, 2025

Hell be missed
A very bright lawyer always!
Stephen siben and familly

Doris Fromberg

May 5, 2025

Joshua shared the love for his wife's mother who advised, before making a comment, to ask oneself if it is both kind and necessary. I have passed that advice on to my own family.
Doris Fromberg from the JCC Friday morning group.

David Cheney

May 5, 2025

So sorry to hear of our loss of Josh. He was an integral and loved member of our Friday JCC discussion group and he always had witty and intelligent comments to make. He was a good friend and a kind man and I will remember him always and smile.

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