Elkies- Joseph M., of Brookline, on June 3, 2017. Beloved husband of Liora (Grzybowsky) Elkies. Devoted father of Noam David Elkies, and Galit Pnina Schwartz. Dear grandfather of Dagny Sophia, Miranda Rose, Zoe Hasya, Michael Shabtai, and Rafael Isaac. Loving brother of Aviam and Sara. Graveside services at the Zviller Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury, on Monday, June 5, 2017 at 10 am. Shiva will be observed at the Schwartz residence. Remembrances may be made to Friends of Israel Defense Forces.