Dr. Harrison, Joel
Warwick
Harrison, Joel H., 76, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at the Hope Health Hospice Hulitar Center in Providence. He was the beloved father of Analeah Harrison. Born in Providence, he was a son of John and Marion (Uffer) Harrison, he had lived in Warwick for forty-five years, previously living in Philadelphia, PA and Boston, MA. Joel briefly served in the Army during Viet Nam. Dr. Harrison was a member of the American (and Rhode Island) Association of Oral & Maxillo-Facial Surgery, he opened his own practice, Joel H. Harrison, DMD Ltd. Oral Surgery, in 1979; he was dedicated to his community and clients until well after his retirement in 2023. He was a member of the Aurora Civic Association, an Italian American club in Providence.
Aside from his loving daughter, he is survived by his brothers and their spouses: Barry (Neil) Harrison of Palm Desert, CA, and Harold (Claire) Harrison of White Plains, NY.
He was predeceased by his son, Andrew E. Harrison.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 2, at 10:30 a.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. Shiva will be observed in private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital Foundation, Development Office, PO Box H, Providence, RI 02901.
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As an Oral Surgeon , i knew Joel to be a man
of compassion, a skilled practitioner,he was a good friend,
a moral man, a Good man.
I was heart broken to hear the news of his passing.
I give my condolences to all of his loving family .
Dr Brad Kaplan
I am saddened to hear about Joel’s passing. I first met him when I started as an associate dentist in a practice that was not a good fit for me. Learning of my dilemma, Joel put me in touch with another dental practice that he was affiliated with and helped me get into a better situation. I will always be grateful that he thought enough to help me.
Dr. Joel Harrison was very kind and accommodating to many of my patients who had no place else to turn. I did not have the pleasure to meet him in person, but I appreciate and will remember the care and kindness he has extended to many patients over the years. Patients always said he was a very kind doctor. I to his family: I am very sorry for the loss of your father and brother. May his good qualities live on through you.
Ray and I were very sad to hear of the passing of Dr Harrison. I was fortunate to have worked with him as a volunteer for the American Heart Association RI Chapter for many years. He was dedicated to the Emergency Cardiac Care Committee and Board of Directors of that organization for many years, also serving as chairperson of Emergency Cardiac Care Committee. His perspective as an oral surgeon provided a unique multidisciplinary approach to teaching CPR and Advanced Cardiac Life Support in many facilities including Brown Medical School. He always was available to help teach these classes and he was so very kind to student and fellow instructors. He always tried to find ways to help others. He will be missed My sincere sympathies to his daughter and family. Rest in peace Dr Joel.