Saratoga Springs, New York
'Find Something You Like'
After the early deaths of his father and brother and his divorce 10 years ago, Don J. Kauth, a bank analyst, focused intently on his four children. "It made him a much better father," said Matt, the oldest.
Mr. Kauth bought a house near the children and their mother in Saratoga Springs, so they could spend weekends with him, and a camper for vacations in the Adirondacks.
"He told us, 'Find something you like to do and the money will come,' " Matt said. But he was immensely proud when Matt worked at a homeless shelter with the Jesuit Peace Corps, a job rich in everything but money. And when Kathleen, his daughter, won a place on the United States national hockey team, he was "crying, he was so overjoyed," said Winifred Kauth, his mother.
On Mondays, he rose at 3 a.m. to commute to Manhattan, where he kept an apartment and worked at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. "He'd say: 'That's where the money is,' " Mrs. Kauth said. "He was making it for his children."
Don, Well Yankees fell short in the 2024 World Series. Im getting old and probably the last chance we have before I join you up there in heaven. You must have some pull up there. Think of you often
Paul Trietiak
November 08, 2024 | Friend
Don, I’ll bring the bat and you bring the ball. We can meet at Home Plate at Murnane Field. See you soon.
Paul Trietiak
December 11, 2023 | Friend
To the Kauth Family- I had Don Kauth my freshman year at Siena College. No teacher had greater impact on my success and career path than Don Kauth. I can still visualize him telling us the smart thing to do was major in computer science with a business minor. His words had such a tremendous impact on me, that I changed my Accounting major to Computer Science.. It was not easy, since I was “playing catch-up”, starting Computer Science as a sophomore. But I graduated with my class, and moved on...
Pamela Thomas - Siena College ‘84
March 10, 2023 | Melville, NY | Student
Today is 9/11 and I was going to write a poem in first person of a victim.. Dons story grabbed my attention and I was truly touched. I wasn't planning on leaving a message but I couldn't help myself. Don you were a great man i'm sending my condolences .
September 11, 2020
I didn't know Don but i visited the memorial and his name and flower stood out for me just wanted to share this photo and memory
Andrew Pitre [email protected] if anyone would like a copy just email me
Andrew Pitre
July 07, 2019 | Markham, ON
I find your fatherly strength uplifting. I would have been your co-worker, but to my misfortune, was not...
Tom
September 11, 2017 | Honolulu, HI
I am grateful today to be able to find in others parts of what was one great man in my eyes. Thank you for continuing to be there Mr. Kauth.
-Matt Murrisky
September 24, 2016
I was the CFO of a South Shore Bank and always enjoyed when Don came to town. Time goes by so quickly but memories make it feel like yesterday. Thank you Don.
R Seaman
September 12, 2016 | NH
Winnie,
Thinking of you and your family today on this sad anniversary. Grateful for your friendship with Mom and wishing you grace and peace.
Kathy Hernon
September 11, 2012
