Joyce D. (Gordon) Speich Obituary (1932

Joyce Diane Gordon Kolpen Speich, a long time NJ resident who also lived in Florida, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2017 in Princeton New Jersey. She was graduated from Linden High School in 1949, and attended Rutgers University. A skilled artist, Joyce was retired and living in the Rossmoor Community in Monroe Township, N.J., where she ran a decorative painting business and was a member of several clubs. She particularly enjoyed reading to young children and acting in the Rossmoor Players theater group. She had a lifelong affinity for cats. She was predeceased by her husbands Benjamin Kolpen and Joseph Speich, her mother Ruth Gordon (nee Pollack), her father Abraham Gordon, her sister Adley Rolband (nee Gordon), her brother Herbert Gordon, and her stepson Jeffrey Speich. She is survived by her children Zoe Kolpen (Michael Cantor), Jana Kolpen (Douglass Canfield), Jack Kolpen (Beth Wahl), her step children Nancy Speich Bocchino (Mark) and Gary Speich (Kathy), and her grandchildren, Lindsey, Benjamin, Andrea, Stephanie, Laura and AJ. Joyce was a bright light in the universe and will be missed by all. A Memorial Service was held on August 16, 2017 at Forsgate Country Club, attended by family and friends. Burial will take place August 24th in a private graveside service at Beth Israel Memorial Cemetery, Woodbridge, NJ. Donations may be made to Tabbyplace.org, a cat sanctuary, readingtokids.org, or any charity of choice.