Joel Zane Kessel- of Canton MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 25, 2012. Beloved husband of Brenda Gail (Rosenberg) Kessel. Devoted father of Adrienne and Jerrold Fleishman, Vivienne, Barnet and Nava (Cretu), and Philip and Mary (Miller). Cherished grandfather of Morgan, Courtney, Jonah, Elijah, and Louis. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Temple Beth Abraham of Canton, 1301 Washington St. Canton MA, on Friday, April 27, 2012 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Guard of Moses Cemetery (Fuller St., Everett), memorial observance will be held at his late residence until 6 pm, and will continue Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Contributions in his memory may be made to Temple Beth Abraham, 1301 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021 or Pan-Massachusetts Challenge, 77 4th Ave., Needham, MA 02494.