Stephen M. Kellert

Stephen Kellert Obituary

KELLERT, Stephen M. Stephen M. Kellert of Spring Valley, NY, died Monday (January 19, 2009). He was 53. Steve was a Real Estate Manager for Jones Lang La Salle in Rye, NY, managing Avon Properties for over ten years. Steve was born August 12, 1955, in Bristol, to Willard and June (Jensen) Kellert. He was educated in Connecticut and graduated with a Bachelors Degree from Roger Williams College in Rhode Island. On April 15, 1978, he married Keri Faist in Suffern, NY. Steve was a devoted husband. He will be remembered for being an avid golfer, his love of cooking, entertaining and his great sense of humor and one liners. He is survived by his wife Keri; his mother June; brother Bill Kellert; and in-laws, George and Dolores Faist and brother-in-law Thomas Faist. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father Willard (2000). A memorial service will be held at a later date. Friends and family may send memorial donations in Steve's name to St. Jude Children Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101 or www.StJude.org

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jan. 24, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Kellert

9 Entries

Roger Kliemisch

April 18, 2009

I was having a tough time at work this week and thought of Steve and how he always helped me through them.
Also ran into another person who knew Steve and talked to him for about 30 minutes about the good times we all shared. There are some people somewhere who are now enjoying his wit, humor and deep understanding. Love ya Stevie as Keri says......

Patricia (Bergh) Roy

February 28, 2009

So sorry to hear about Steve. He and my brother David were best friends growing up and I remember him well. He had a wonderful sense of humor and from what I've read, never lost it.

Anne and Cline Propst

January 29, 2009

We are so sorry and shocked to hear of Steve's passing. We both had the chance to work with Steve at Avon back in the late 90's.
Sincere Condolences,
Anne and Cline Propst

Brantley Edwards

January 28, 2009

Steve was someone who had a profound effect on me... he and I had more than a couple of conversations about personal stuff and his sense of humor put in a nutshell the gravity of those moments when I just couldn't understand or handle them. Jesus, for a co-worker, I loved that man... he is the model I try to relate to my staff and co-workers alike... to this day, in foreseeable situations that don't look good, I utter the phrase "There's a Tsunami a com'in..." and it becomes my battle cry in honor of him.

I was in NY a few years ago and passed West Nyack and wanted SO BADLY to stop, find him... but didn't feel I had the time - now sincerely wish I had made it.

Roger Kliemisch

January 26, 2009

Keri,
Bonnie and I were so pleased and honored to have visited Steve the other week. Weird to say pleased, but it was in a different way.
Glenn-man is in shock and the Jets nation has lost an uninterested fan, but an avid tail-gaiter.
I have over 20 years of memories and can hardly type without tears and laughs coming over me.
We love you as always and LBI is a great place to have beers and swim over the summer.
Steve always was there to tell me, "relax, it is all under control, don't worrr." The program at work would be self-destructing but he did not want me to get worked up. That was Steve, always looking outwards to create goodness.
I am so grateful to have known such a wonderful person and humanitarian....
You ain't so bad yourself, princess!
That is the term I remember from him in a wonderful way.....
Love you always
Roger, Bonnie and Glenn-man!

David Bergh

January 25, 2009

Keri, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He will truly be missed.

Brenda Link

January 24, 2009

Keri, I worked with Steve in the Columbus, Ohio offices for A&C Enercom, Allied Utility Network, Intellisource, etc. I am so very sorry for your loss. Steve was a brilliant and energetic person. We are all better people in the Columbus, Ohio office for having worked with and known Steve.

Bill Streetman

January 24, 2009

I have many fond memories of working with Steve. He was a great guy everyone loved to spend time with him. He was one of the good guys and will be missed. Rest in Peace Steve.

Lynn Bergh

January 24, 2009

Keri, I am in shock. Bethani and I had spent Monday searching the web to find out how to get in touch with you two. I am SO very sorry for your loss. Please contact me.

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