Krimski, Martin

of Binghamton

Martin Krimski (Jeff Kaye) Born 12/12/36: Martin Krimski (Jeff to his family and friends) passed away on Friday, November 16, 2012 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sue. He is also survived by his children, Anne (Richard) Schoonover, Judith (David Harrow) Krimski, Peter (Amy) Krimski, Sarah (Tenbroeck) Smith and his seven grandchildren, Amy & David (Tori) Schoonover, Emmitt Harrow, Sam & Noah Smith and Max & Spencer Krimski. Jeff was born in Baltimore, MD. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War and was stationed in Morocco where he met his bride. Jeff began his broadcast career in Providence, RI and then moved on to WBZ Radio in Boston. From there he went to WKBW Radio in Buffalo and then became the morning man on WBEN Radio. After leaving Buffalo, Jeff began his Emmy winning career with NFL Films. Jeff enjoyed sailing with Sue on the Chesapeake Bay, boat building, reading and football. Memorial services will be held at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton Monday at 12:30 p.m. Reverend Corey S. VanKuren will officiate. The family will receive friends at the McCormack Funeral Home Monday from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory of Jeff may be made to the American Cancer Society, Southern NY Region, 13 Beech Street, Johnson City, NY 13790.

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin from Nov. 17 to Nov. 19, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Martin Krimski

12 Entries

The Boyd Family

March 8, 2013

To Sue and family, We just found out that Jeff died in November. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Jeff was a great neighbor and always helpful; Drexel St has never been the same. We've missed you since you moved and now sorry to hear Jeff is gone without being able to say goodbye.

Kevin McLoughlin

November 27, 2012

My condolences to the Krimski family. It was a pleasure to work with Jeff here at NFL Films. He was a true professional. His voice will live on with the many films he narrated over the years! I enjoyed our conversations post session. Rest in peace my friend.

November 19, 2012

I was so sorry to learn about Jeff. He was such a charming, kind person who loved his family very much.
Love, Martha Monson Farrell

November 19, 2012

Jeff didn't know me, but I knew him. I was one of those future radio guys who would fall asleep as a listening to far away stations on a 9-volt transistor radio. I often listened to Jeff on WBZ and learned from him. He made being on the air sound easy..the great ones always make it seem easy. Thanks Jeff and God, please comfort his family.

Melissa Reinhardt

November 19, 2012

To the Krimski Family...There are no words to fully express how sorry I am for your loss or how grateful I am for the opportunity to have known Jeff & your wonderful family. My life changed the day Jeff gave me a job at KB and I will appreciate that for the rest of my life. I had a great phone conversation with Jeff a year or so ago and it was nice to find him in such good spirits despite the battle he was fighting. His strength came from all of you and he will live on in your memories.
Fondly,
Melissa Strickland Reinhardt

Melissa Reinhardt

November 18, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ann Kachmar

November 18, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. Anne, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers....

Roland Boucher

November 18, 2012

I worked with Jeff at WBZ in Boston during the summers of 1963 and 1964. I was a young technician, filling in for the summer, yet he treated me as a seasoned hand.

Jeff was prominent in the Folk Music Revival that swept the nation. He was generous with his time and talent, helping new musicians break into the business. Jeff took many of us from WBZ to the Newport Folk Festival and gave us front row center seating.

He and I often had lunch together and he would offer advice like an older brother. He helped me buy my first new car. He was a very good man and one that I will never forget.

Bob Smith

November 18, 2012

Jeff was a man who embodied the definition of "class" in his work and as a man. If you had the privilege of working with him, you learned what it really means to be a professional, to bring talent and intelligence to every aspect of the profession. Generations of radio and television pros in New York and New England are better broadcasters and better people because they had the privilege of working with him and learning from his example and getting to know him as not just a colleague, but a friend.

My condoences and best wishes to his entire family. He'll never be forgotten.

Bob Craig

November 17, 2012

To the Krimski family:

Accept my sincere condolences on your loss.
I worked with Jeff at WBZ as one of his engineers in 1963.
I dont have to tell you what a creative and impressive talent he was.
I remember many times after his airshift when he would critique audition tapes I made in search of my first announcing job. Which eventually led to my 50 years now in the biz.
His spirit has been with me all along the way in this strange and wonderful biz we call "radio". I'm deeply saddened. Rest in peace.

Dick McDonough

November 17, 2012

My deepest sorrow to the Krimski family.
Jeff helped shape my career when I listened to BZ with Jeff's top 40 show and his Sunday night folk show. When he did a record hop at St. Ann's church in Leomister, Mass., I was first in line. The voice of God... and by the way he gave me all the time in the world at that hop! I loved listening to him and was shocked to get a call from Jeff at Charlie Parker's WDRC, offering me a job at WKBW. I, too, like Jeff, had Alexander Scorbie as a speech coach only by listening to him. I loved Jeff so much I named my daughter Shannon Kaye McDonough. I have Jeff to thank for my career.

Cheryl Fischer-Parr

November 17, 2012

To all the Krimski family,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. K here in Buffalo/Williamsville. I could not help but think of all the wonderful times being at your home at 98 Monroe. He always made me feel so welcome, and even though he was a celebrity, he was just "Anne's dad." When I drive down Monroe, I have so many fond memories of your family. May you all find peace during this most difficult time, and know that those who were blessed to have known him have you in thought and prayer.

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