Joel,his brother Lenny and a gang of us used to play hide and seek as kids on Plainfield StreeT. As we grew older we aattened the same schools and we have known the two boys for ages. I send sympathy to all his family and please know that we always thought of him kindly.

To the family: You have my deepest sympathy in your loss. I knew Joel during our high school days. He was a great guy, and I always knew he would make a great contribution to this world. May the Lord of all comfort comfort you in your loss.

Bill Beckham Class of 1950

Bill,

We are so privileged to have had the opportunity to have known your Dad...a great guy with a big heart who we know meant so much to you and your family. In the undoubtedly difficult days that lie ahead for you and your entire family, we are confident that you will draw great strength and comfort from the fantastic memories you all have of the time you spent together. Our love goes out to all of you.

Doug and Ossie

Joel was one of the first people I met as a new member of the Bloomfield Fish and Game Club. It wasn't hard for him to discover that I had a lot to learn to become a real fly fisherman. He took me in and shared his secrets as he had with so many others.

We all enjoyed his flyfishing tales from around the world. I especially remember how he asked his favorite Vermont Inn to cook the trout he had caught in a special way. The next year when he returned he found that the Inn had adopted his recipe and called it their own.

My last fishing trip with Joel was to Newfound Lake in New Hampshire two years ago. One regret is that I was not able to reciprocate for all he had done for me by taking him in my kayak to see the nesting loon on an island in a small pond. He was feeling too feeble to get into a tiny kayak. Joel was not able to make the last two trips to Newfound, and it wasn't the same without him.

Joel, we'll miss you.

I have so many found memories of cousin Joel, from not only my time growing up next to the store, but even later in life as he visited some of my favorite deli restaurants in West Hartford. He was always making me laugh, and I will wiss me dearly!

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.

David Kleinman

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bill & his family as we find our way through these difficult times. We love you Bill & are always there for you...

They say you never forget your first real job. Mine was 301 Franklin Ave.

You cared hard and judged us soft.

Thank you Joel.
Be safe.