Joel Glazer

Joel Glazer, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025, at the age of 83. He is survived by his beloved wife, Rachel Z. Glazer (nee Ber); his loving children, Hillel (Jeanne) Glazer, and Dr. Sharon Glazer (Tamas Karpati); his devoted brothers, David (El) Glazer, Moses (Cookie) Glazer; his cherished grandchildren, Liron, Jacob, Mali, Alexander, Mira, and Sarah; his dear uncle and aunt, Mordechai (Ziporah) Glazer, and Sima (the late Yehuda) Glazer; and his cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. He was predeceased by his loving parents, Abraham and Rose Glazer.

Joel Glazer lived a life marked by quiet strength, deep generosity, and unwavering devotion to his family and community. He was a man who gave everything he had for the good of others; whether through his work as a talented aerospace engineer, his leadership as Greengate Association president, or simply as a loving presence in the lives of those who knew him. While carrying the weight of a difficult past, Joel never let hardship define him. He earned two master’s degrees while working full time, never once complaining, always focused on providing and supporting those he loved. His legacy is one of selflessness, resilience, and enduring love.

Services at Sol Levinson's Chapel, 8900 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208, on Wednesday, June 4th, 2025, at 2:30 pm. Interment United Hebrew Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to Friends of the IDF, PO Box 4224, New York, NY 10163 or to Baltimore Zionist District, 104 Church Lane, Pikesville, MD 21208 or to Edward A. Myerberg Center, 3101 Fallstaff Road, Baltimore, MD 21209 or to Moses Montefiore Anshe Emunah, 7000 Rockland Hills Drive, Baltimore, MD 21209. The family will be in mourning at, 2021 Jolly Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21209, Wednesday to Tuesday morning, evening services at 7pm, except no Friday and Saturday evening at 9:30pm, Thursday to Tuesday mornings at 7:30am, except no Saturday morning and Sunday morning at 9am.