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Stephen Kerzner Obituary

Kerzner Stephen March 17, 1950 - Nov. 21, 2024 For a certain group of women Stephen Kerzner was Philadelphia's muse for fashion and style. He was our Truman Capote - minus the wicked bite. He started his career in fashion at the Cloisters in Philadelphia, managed boutiques in New York City, and for more than a decade he was both buyer and manager of the gift shop at the Woodmere Museum. He was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and was beloved by so many.

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Nov. 25, 2024.

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Kvn Shapiro

December 15, 2024

I knew Stephen Kerzner for many years. He was a great talent. He would transform the second floor of the Art Alliance into a high end boutique for the holiday season. He knew everyone and he was very thoughtful. May his memory be for a blessing.

Anngail LEvick Smith

November 28, 2024

This photo includes Stephen´s grandmother Pearl, who he adored, his father and mother who died when he was 7- he would be born about a year later. I was 6 years his senior- and did not know him well as a child as we lived in different cities, many of our family were in the fashion industry, but no one had as extensive a career as he did. Xoxo Stephen!

Rebecca

November 28, 2024

I have been following him on Facebook. I am so sorry he died. A distant relative. Rebecca Jarosh

deena sara gerson

November 26, 2024

my mother rosalie, me and my daughter jessie...you were our muse, our friend .....you always cared, were always kind..i will miss our memoriable birthday dinners, visits to the pma and the barnes ...we met in the seventies..you are gone too soon!

Leslie Gross

November 25, 2024

All the kitties in heaven will be grateful you are there, Stephen .

Diana Von Zech

November 25, 2024

You will be missed Stephen, mostly by the homeless cats you fed every day. Your sense of fashion your sense of humor. Rest In Peace dear friend

Ann Conlin

November 25, 2024

May Stephen´s life be a blessing forever. A life well lived which brought happiness and joy to all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Susan McGarvey

November 25, 2024

I always looked forward to seeing Stephen any time I visited the Woodmere Museum, and was happy to talk with him at Artisans on the Avenue last year during Stag & Doe Night. I will miss him!

Louisa on behalf of Sandra , Lauran, Louisa Singer

November 25, 2024

Stephen, you will be missed. I keep thinking about all of the hours we spent together over the years. The conversations about the past, the present, and the future, as it related to Philadelphia and fashion. You are now with some of your favorite people and fashionistas, though you left many behind to join you in future years.

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