WILLIAM KORNREICH Obituary

KORNREICH--William D. "Bill". November 1, 1951, passed away February 28, 2015 at home. Beloved husband of Eileen, devoted father of Sarah, loving step-father of Clark, dearest brother of Kathy (Sam) Weinberg, uncle of Lisa and Andrew Weinberg. Services Tuesday, March 3, 11:45am at The Riverside, 76 and Amsterdam

Published by New York Times on Mar. 2, 2015.
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We miss you always and your sophisticated , debonair manner about you .

Always loved those delicious wine and culinary choices you made , not to mention the days of our single fast moving days

Rest in Peace

Bruce Waller

Friend

February 24, 2021

A man I had the pleasure of knowing not only as a boss but a true friend. Think of you so often, I truly miss you.

Arlene Walsh

Coworker

February 25, 2020

Bill, I just learned of your passing. You will be missed by all of those who you brought a smile to with your bright personality. Sending love to you and your family.

Tam St. Armand

April 24, 2015

Billy , we met in 1965 at the Clappers apt. Years later we became friends , although our lives took separate paths , always considered u a friend. RIP Billy

Ross Gottfried

March 22, 2015

With love.
Lynda Obst

March 9, 2015

Fond memories from time 2 decades ago when I worked at S. Kornreich and Sons. Bill had a warm personality and exceptional mind. Always wondered how one young person could adapt to
to any situation with such flair and ease. Being young myself, I didn't know which I admired more - Bill doing business so successfully after a night of clubbing or stories of Bill's relationships with the most well known people in the 70/80's. And, his love of music was at the top of his interests.
R.I.P. - blessings and comfort to his family

Toni Tschampion

March 8, 2015

RIP...BK

Gene Pressman

March 5, 2015

Billy was my friend .

We met 34 years ago on March 29th 1980 , when he crashed my 30 th birthday dinner at a French restaurant called Le Zinc

I don't think we exchanged numbers then but a few weeks later we bumped into each other at a bed and breakfast in Southhampton and I began the journey to discover how to properly drink a port wine and hob knob with the rich and famous or network through billys vast number of business connections

We immediately became friends . He was such a sophisticated , polite , and , dapper guy. He was so unassuming and such a fun and interesting person . He knew everybody . One day we were with his uptown business people and the next the down town underground club people .

His love was music , but he could help accomplish anything with his wide range of connections

From finding the best parties in New York City , to helping my son in the film business , to connecting me to the right people to help me sell a $3.2 billion dollar company . He could do it all .

He even protected my children by finding me the top estate lawyers And helping me with the right estate planning

I have 34 years of amazing stories and times spent with Billy from single life to married life

Eileen put the phone to his ear a few days ago and I told him how sorry I was but would see him again wherever he goes and we will party up a storm when I get there

I will surely miss him and think of him always

Bruce Waller

Bruce Waller

March 3, 2015

Billy was my friend .

We met 34 years ago on March 29th 1980 , when he crashed my 30 th birthday dinner at a French restaurant called Le Zinc

I don't think we exchanged numbers then but a few weeks later we bumped into each other at a bed and breakfast in Southhampton and I began the journey to discover how to properly drink a port wine and hob knob with the rich and famous or network through billys vast number of business connections

We immediately became friends . He was such a sophisticated , polite , and , dapper guy. He was so unassuming and such a fun and interesting person . He knew everybody . One day we were with his uptown business people and the next the down town underground club people .

His love was music , but he could help accomplish anything with his wide range of connections

From finding the best parties in New York City , to helping my son in the film business , to connecting me to the right people to help me sell a $3.2 billion dollar company . He could do it all .

He even protected my children by finding me the top estate lawyers And helping me with the right estate planning

I have 34 years of amazing stories and times spent with Billy from single life to married life

Eileen put the phone to his ear a few days ago and I told him how sorry I was but would see him again wherever he goes and we will party up a storm when I get there

I will surely miss him and think of him always

Bruce Waller

Bruce Wallet

March 3, 2015

Billy was a great supporter of the Byrd Hoffman Watermill Foundation for many years. He served as our treasurer. He had a rare gift of understanding business and the arts with a visionary approach to both. Everyone at the Foundation is saddened by his passing. We have lost a great friend.

Robert Wilson
Artistic Director, The Watermill Center

March 3, 2015

Billy was a great supporter of the Byrd Hoffman Water Mill Foundation for many years. He served as our treasurer. He had a rare gift of understanding business and the arts with a visionary approach to both. Everyone at the Foundation is saddened by his passing. We have lost a great friend. -

Robert Wilson
Artistic Director, The Watermill Center

RObert WIlson

March 3, 2015

Sadie, thinking of you today. In my thoughts and prayers. --Jim Urbom (Columbia)

James Urbom

March 3, 2015

Billy, somehow I thought you would always be there when I called to go out club hopping. I am sorry we had not done that more recently. I will miss you.

Peter Frank

March 3, 2015

Bill from your staff at Wealth Preservation Associates know that you will be missed terribly and always remain in our hearts.

Arlene Walsh

March 3, 2015

Eileen and Family,

We were saddened to learn of Bill's passing. Over the years we enjoyed many beautiful trips with Bill, his father and mother and you, Eileen. May the memories you created together bring you solace at this most difficult time and laughter in the future.

Eydie & Don Garlikov

March 2, 2015

Sleep well dear prince. I wished I could have said goodby. Love, Amy

Amy Finestone

March 2, 2015

Sleep well dear prince. I wish I could have said goodby. With love, amy

Amy Finestone

March 2, 2015

You were you...
Style, Class, Charm...
So long sweet man...
Love Always
Jodi Stuart NYC

Jodi Stuart

March 2, 2015

Sleep well sweet prince.how i wished i could have said goodbye.with love , amy

March 2, 2015

Dear Billy,
We were roommates in 1980 and then 10 years later in 1990 at 38 w 10th Street. I remember coming home one day and there were members of a cabinet measuring and discussing the creation of a dozen bespoke suits with the finest wools. I'd never seen anything like it. You will be the most debonaire gentleman in Heaven. I will always miss you.

Cliff Friedland

March 2, 2015

Sorry I will not be there for your final send off. YOu never missed agreat party and lucky me, let me tag along t o many of them. YOu always made me laugh no matter how tragic the circumstances and I will love you forever for that PLus giving me my niece Sarah who is beyond words. Always loved our secret giggles. I will miss you GOne too soon XXOOO DebPS Saving some Clamato juice for you when we meet again. LOve always , your sister in law DEbi

March 2, 2015

Dearest Billy, I will always remember your sartorial splendor, love of music and great food and the wonderful times we shared, especially summer of 1976 on the Frank's barge for the BIcentennial. All the laughs will remain in my heavy heart

Deborah Dupuis

March 2, 2015

OH dear Billy, all the great funny memories I have of you and our times together will never be extinguished. YOu were a clothes horse, music aficionado and a gourmand non pareil. I will miss you, Sister in law Deb
PS Never forget the summer on 1976 on that barge watching the fireworks courtesy of the Frank's

March 2, 2015

Billy just show the twinkle in your eyes and they'll melt.
Bermuda / Max's / Steve Pauls Scene / 2001 /
Haven't seen you in years and miss you badly.
Joey

Joey Clapper

March 2, 2015

Sending love today and all-ways dear sweet Diane and dear sweet Sarah xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx❤❤

wendy perkins

March 2, 2015

Billy, you are missed! such a sweet man, who loved family and friends. Reminding me to be mindful of each moment. Blessings to all, David

david hills

March 2, 2015

So Long, Friend. Too soon, Billy.

colter rule

March 2, 2015

Rest in Peace old friend

Stephen Israel

March 2, 2015

My thoughts are with you and your family at this terrible time.

Wendy Benson

March 2, 2015

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