Jesse Wachtel

Jesse Wachtel

Jesse Wachtel Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 30, 2006.
WACHTEL-Jesse, age 72, of Westport, Conn., and Wellington, Fla., died Friday, July 28, 2006, in Stamford, Conn., after a long illness. He was born August 30, 1933, in Brooklyn, N.Y., a son of David Wachtel and Rae (Hertzberg) Wachtel. A graduate of Lawrence (L.I.) High School and the Pennsylvania State University - Class of 1955, he became an importer of Italian shoes. He was the President and CEO of Intershoe, Inc. and created such brands as Nickels, Jazz, Via Spiga and Glace, and also consulted for Caressa and U S Shoe Corp. Other brands with which he was associated include Franco Sarto, SRO, Evan Picone, Bandolino, and Amalfi. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sylvia (Fish) Wachtel, and three daughters, Martha Jolicoeur, Katie and Emily Wachtel, as well as his brother, Burton Wachtel of East Atlantic Beach, N.Y. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Rachel Lieberman and Isabel Jolicoeur, and several nieces and nephews. His kindness, sense of humor and generosity will be missed by all. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Southwestern Conn., or to the Assn. of the Hole in the Wall Gang Camps.

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Martha Wachtel Jolicoeur

July 10, 2025

Miss my amazing and generous father every day. Grateful for the years we had together and all he taught us, thankful for the great education he made possible. Katie, Emily and I will miss him... always.

Herb Sandler

August 17, 2006

We grew up and went to school (PS 206) together, attending the same classes, in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY. We lived around the corner from each other.

stephanie acuti

August 2, 2006

I worked with Jesse for several years in Florence, Italy, and always remember his wit,sense of humor and vitality. My sincere condolences to the family.

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