Joan Halpern age 83 of Middle Island, NY passed away on September 22, 2013. Joan is survived by her loving children Mitchell and Barbara, and Marcie, as well as her adored grandchildren Jay and Chrissy, Macie, Jonathan, and Matthew. May her memory be eternal. Funeral services will be held at IJ Morris Dix Hills on Tuesday September 24, 2013 commencing at 10:00am with interment to immediately follow at the Maimonides Cemetery in Elmont, NY.