Joel Ronald Zingerman

Joel Ronald Zingerman, 78, of Suwanee, GA died on January 24, 2015. Born in New York City, he was the son of the late Marie and Nils Bryant Zingerman. He is survived by his twin brother, James Zingerman of Oklahoma. Joel's siblings, Aleda Siemion, Mari Demarco and Bryant Zingerman predeceased him. Joel graduated as a Chemist from NYU. He began his career at the Boyce Thompson Institute in New York; then spent the majority of his career as a pharmaceutical development scientist at Merck in Rahway, NJ, having authored numerous patents, publications, and a book chapter.

He was a talented and commissioned watercolorist and a member of the Georgia Watercolor Society. He loved tennis, fishing, sailing traveling, and spending time with his family.
Joel is survived by his beloved wife, Rina Zingerman of Suwanee, GA; children, Joel Zingerman of CA, Karen Greer of TX and Karla Weeden of GA; and much-loved grandchildren, Zoe, Julia, Jessica, Courtney, Harrison, Emily and Charles. Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Johns Creek, GA. Condolences may be expressed at www.mcdonaldandson.com. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886.9899