Joseph Schaeffer Obituary (1914 - 2015)

Joseph R. Schaeffer, age 100, passed away on March 8, 2015. Preceded in death by his wife, Estelle and daughter, Iris Shipkovitz. He is survived by his son, Dr. Karl (Sue) Schaeffer; grandchildren, Tracy (Aaron) Gilbert, Melanie Schaeffer and Jennifer (Steve) Zumoff; great grandchildren, Jaden, Sasha and Hudson Gilbert, Eden and Austin Zumoff; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 3:30pm on Wednesday, March 11th at THE EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3232 E. Main St. with Rabbi Mitchell Levine officiating. Interment will follow at New Agudas Achim Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at the home of Tracy and Aaron Gilbert immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to a charity of donor’s choice in his memory.