Joel J. Weinblatt – Jan. 31

Joel J. Weinblatt, owner of Wise Hardware in Pelham for 35 years, died on Jan. 31. He was 83.

Born on Jan. 3, 1936, he was married to Fran Weinblatt for 60 years. Weinblatt was a veteran of the Korean War.

He is survived by his son, Bill Weinblatt, who continues to run the family business, and his daughter, Mindy Hilser Steck. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Alex Hilser, Jamie Hilser, Samantha Weinblatt and Brittany Weinblatt.

Weinblatt was laid to rest at Mount Ararat Cemetery in Long Island. Donations in his memory can be made to JNF.org to plant a tree in Israel.