Joel E. Greenfield – 58 – formerly of 39 Sherman St., Hornell, died unexpectedly Saturday morning (February 8, 2020).
Born in Hornell on September 8, 1961, he was the son of Harold & Lillian (Brooks) Greenfield.
Joel grew up in Hornell and attended Hornell High School. For a time he was employed as a mechanic’s helper at Covered Wagon Train in Hornell. In recent years he loved to buy & sell on Ebay.
In addition to his parents, Joel was preceded in death by 5 brothers, infant baby boy Greenfield, Eric Greenfield, Leon Greenfield, Bruce Greenfield and Kent Greenfield; 2 sisters, infant baby girl Greenfield and Sherry Braden.
Surviving are 3 brothers, Lance (Sandra) Greenfield of Churchville, NY, David (Elizabeth) Greenfield of Woodhull and Ronald Greenfield of Illinois; 3 sisters, Penny Green of Henrietta, Starlene Welch of Illinois and Patricia (John) Bartholf of Woodhull; several nieces & nephews.
At Joel’s request there will be no calling hours. A Graveside Service will be held on a Monday (July 13, 2020) at 11:00 AM at Rural Cemetery with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.
Joel’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to Hornell Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, NY.
Lance and Sandy,
Sorry to hear of your loss.
I am so sorry for the loss of your son and your brother. I never knew him but I grew up trading comic books with his mother and I knew his brother Kent very well. May God keep you in His prayers and Joel in His loving arms. I guess this message is for Lance as he always kept me informed about deaths in Hornell.