Joel Harvey

Joel Harvey, age 75, of Williamsburg, VA, passed away on August 24, 2014. He was preceded in death by his son, Mical and his parents, Abraham and Jennie. He was currently working for Diocese of Southern Virginia as a priest and worked formerly for Diocese of Long Island, NY. Joel was a member of St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Williamsburg.

He formerly served as the Vice President-Pastoral Care for Diocese of Long Island, Clinical Pastoral Education Association. Joel also served as Rector at St. Stephen's Episcopal in Norfolk, VA, St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway, Queens and St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital in Bayside, Queens. Most recently, Joel Served at St. Martins Episcopal Church as a Pastoral Care Associate. He received his PhD from Florida State University, Certification in Theology and Religious Education George Mecer School of Theology, and was ordained priest in 1985. College of chaplains fellow MA in speech and dramatic arts, Adelphi University. Joel was also a member of the Actor’s Equity.

Joel is survived by his wife, Patricia Harvey; son, Colin, and his wife, Cristina; daughter, Alexis; grandchildren, Kahlan and Ethan; brothers, Eugene Smolensky, Ph.D. and Elliot Smolensky, D.D.S.

A service will be held on Thursday, August 28 at 11am at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 1333 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185. Interment will follow the service.

Memorial contributions may be made in Joel’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011Washington, DC 20090-6011 or to Episcopal Health Charities. Condolences may be left at www.nelsencares.com.