Joel Steven Lipset

Joel was born in Manhattan but ended up going to school in Queens. He made many lasting friendships there. He went to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and received his Master’s Degree from Yeshiva University. He spent most of his career in medical diagnostics. He was able to travel to Europe and even Japan through this work.

Joel was a courageous person. He had to deal with physical challenges his whole life. He had a progressive disease that caused wasting of the muscles in his arms and legs. He never let this stop him. Also, as a result of diverticulitis and sepsis, he developed portal hypertension that caused his liver to become cirrhotic. He was on a host of medications for this, but he still pursued the things he loved. This included theater, bridge, reading, his dogs Bogart and Oreo, and of course the New York Mets. He always wanted to see our niece Kara and nephew Alex and their children.

He leaves his wife Diane, and his sister Merrill Hall.

Graveside services for Mr. Lipset will be held Monday, July 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Gates of Zion Cemetery, 670 Saddle River Rd, Airmont, NY 10952.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hellman Memorial Chapels, 15 State Street, Spring Valley, NY 10977 (845) 356-8600 Jewish Funeral Directors.