Susan B. Joseph

Susan B. Joseph, 61, long-time Maplewood resident, passed on April 12, 2020 at the Atrium of Livingston. Susan was born in New York, NY in June 1958. She grew up in a number of towns in New Jersey, and since 1988 enjoyed her time residing in Maplewood.

Susan graduated from Ramapo College in 1989 and from Seton Hall Law School in 1985, attending both at night while working full time. She worked as an attorney for several insurance companies focusing on regulatory matters. Susan had many interests including Yankees baseball, reading, music, photography, theater and politics. She served as a District Leader for the Maplewood County Democratic Committee from 2005-2014, and was active in numerous campaigns. She serviced her community as a member of the Transportation Advisory Committee (1999-2001) and the Affordable Housing board (2007-2010, 2012 – present). Susan was a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association for a number of years, and serviced as Chair of the Insurance Law Section from 1999-2000. She was a volunteer wish granter for the Starlight Children’s Foundation of New York-New Jersey-Connecticut, from, 1988-2009, and granted over 70 wishes to critically, chronically and terminally ill children. She also supported the Community Food Bank of NJ and other organizations.

Susan was a member of Temple Sharey Tefilo Israel in South Orange. She enjoyed making others laugh with her sense of humor. She leaves behind friends, some recent, some not, whom she held dear during her lifetime. A graveside service will be privately held at Temple Sharey Tefilo Israel Cemetery in Montclair on Thursday. Virtual attendance information will be shared with family and friends. Donations in Susan’s memory to the Community FoodBank or the encourage Kids Foundation (successor to Starlight), or a charity of one’s choice, would be welcomed.