Joan S. Gittelson
Funeral Service: May 25, 2022 12:00 PM
Funeral Home: Gutterman’s Rockville Centre Chapel
175 N. Long Beach Road,
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Notes:
Burial to follow at Knollwood Park Cemetery in Ridgewood, Queens.
OBITUARY
Joan Gittelson (nee Derris), 86
Born in Brooklyn, raised her family in Merrick, retired to Manhasset, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Passed away peacefully on May 23,2022
Beloved wife to the late Stanley B. Gittelson, MD for 52 years. Loving mother to Harry and Albert, Glenn, Anne and Bill, Madeline and Gary.
Adored grandmother (Granny) to Bill and Michelle, Tim, Joseph, Zachary, Connor, Caroline and Colin, Caroline, Morgan, Paige and Heather. Devoted sister to David. Loving aunt, cousin and friend to all who were lucky enough to know her. An amazing wife, mother and grandmother who always put family first and loved unconditionally. A successful entrepreneur with her own financial agency for over 35 years. She helped individuals, families and companies plan properly for retirement. Revered by her clients and her peers as a role model, not only for women, but for all people. An inspiration to admire always. She will be missed and loved forever.