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Louis Klein Obituary

Louis M. Klein, 81, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at home. He was born on June 30, 1942 in Manhattan, NY, son of the late Aaron and Florence (Propp) Klein. Lou was married to Mary Jane (Capozzi) Klein, they wed on January 7, 1972. Lou is a graduate of Kingston High School and got his B.S. in Accounting from NYU and his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School. Lou was a lawyer for more than 40 years. He served as President of the Kingston City School Board as well as Chairman of the Ulster County Legislature. He has also served on many advisory Boards and Councils and has been tireless in his community service, as a member of the Kingston Kiwanis Club and many other groups. Lou is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Klein of Kingston, his children, Steven Klein, Andrea Klein, Nicole Klein, David Klein and Robert Klein; his daughters-in-law, Kristina Rask, Cyndi Klein and Amber Klein; his grandchildren, Julia Klein, Christine Klein, Alison Klein, Stephanie Klein, Carolyn Klein, Tyler Hoyt and Reagan Klein; and his sisters Phyllis Reer and Brenda Ross and brother-in-law, Stuart Ross and his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Susan and Roberto Vazquez, and brother-in-law Lawrence 'Buckie' Capozzi, Jr. Arrangements entrusted to Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, Kingston, NY. The funeral service will be held on Monday, January 29, 2024 at 2:00pm at Congregation Emanuel of the Hudson Valley. Burial will take place in Montrepose Cemetery, Kingston. A tribute for Lou can be found at the link below, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for his family.www.KeyserFuneralService.com

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Published by the Daily Freeman from Jan. 26 to Jan. 29, 2024.

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Claire A Hannis

February 4, 2024

To the Family of Louis Klein,
In Sympathy you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
We are impoverished by his absence, enriched by his presence, may his memory always be a blessing. Thank God he passed our way.
Sincerely, The Hannis Family

Diane Morrison

February 1, 2024

Our sincere condolences to the Klein family on the death of your beloved husband, father, brother, Lou. It was a pleasure to have known him! Lou set a wonderful example of friendly, kind, devoted neighbor, and public servant. May he rest in peace.

Wayne Graff

January 31, 2024

My condolences to Lou and his family. Lou was universally respected as a community leader, attorney and family man. His soft-spoken manner and winning smile made friends of all who knew him. He was an old school lawyer who held dear and carried the tradition and reputation of his father Judge Aaron Klein. His memory will be treasured by all who loved, worked or served with him. Wayne Graff

Colleen McGloughlin

January 31, 2024

Oh, Mary Jane, my heart is right there with you and your precious family. (I´m learning this sad news on A & N´s birthday.) What love and positive energy Lou brought into your lives; it makes me happy to remember those early days. Lou was a force for good in this world as well as just a really good, kind, smart, funny, loving person.
May his memory be a blessing. I know it will be.
Much love to you, Mary Jane.

Kate MvGloughlin

January 31, 2024

I´m very sorry to have just heard the very sad news of Lou´s passing. What an incredible life of service and love he led. The McGloughlins in Olivebridge and Durham North Carolina send our best to our sweet Mary Jane, Colleen´s twins, and all of the wonderful Klein and Capozzi families

Julie Prusack

January 30, 2024

Maryjane and family....My sincere condolences....Lou was a wonderful man...XOXOXO. Julie

Rosemarie T McCardle

January 29, 2024

Sad to hear of the passing of Louis. Prayers for the entire family at this sad time. Sincerely Rosemarie McCardle and the entire McCardle Family.

Joe Happeny

January 29, 2024

Steve and family,
May the loving memory of the years spent with your dad and your admiration of his exemplary life bring you peace.

Elise Apjohn

January 29, 2024

So sorry for your loss

Andrea TenEyck

January 29, 2024

Big Louis was my cousin and my friend, and a positive influence in my life and everyone he new and came in contact with.He surely will be missed . He will always be in my heart forever. My Condolences to the Klein Family.. Andrea Propp/ TenEyck

Kathy T Keillor

January 28, 2024

I am so sad to hear of Lou´s Passing. A good man and always a gentleman. My deepest condolences.
Kathy Keillor

Joe Canino

January 28, 2024

Condolences to the Family of Lou Klein. He was a very good attorney and a gentleman at all times. Just a very good person. My memories of Lou are all very positive.

Gil Focht

January 27, 2024

Mary Jane and family, I am very sorry to see Lou has passed. We had many a laugh with scouts and little league activities when the boys were younger. My best wishes to all of you.

Stefanie & Bob Messina

January 26, 2024

Lou was an incredible human and friend. We were blessed to know him. Sending love and light.

Ann marie and john vavrinec

January 26, 2024

Mary Jane and family, Hear about Louis passing, know you will all be in our thoughts and prayers. Ann marie and John Vavrinec

Lynnea Voss

January 26, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Ed and Lynnea Voss

Jane and Randy Myerson

January 26, 2024

Lou was an amazingly wonderful person. He was generous with his time and efforts in many organizations. He will be missed. May his memory be for a blessing.

Will Thomas

January 26, 2024

Condolences to Mary Jane and family on their unfortunate loss. Lou was an extraordinary person and he will be missed

Donn Avallone

January 26, 2024

Heartfelt condolences to all who loved him.

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