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Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 23, 2024.

KATZ, Stewart W. Loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2024 in Longmont, CO, at age 82. Stew was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. Following his graduation from Penn State, Stew enlisted in the US Navy. He served aboard the USS Wasp, where he was part of missions to recover astronauts from the Gemini space program who were returning to Earth. Stew was honorably discharged from the Navy as a Lieutenant, and soon after married the love of his life, Judy, to whom he would be married for 55 years. They settled in Roslyn, NY, and after initially working for IBM, Stew went to work at Greenman Bros. (later Noodle Kidoodle), where he became President of the company. During his career, Stew was an active member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), including serving a term as president of the Long Island chapter.

Following his retirement, he and Judy moved to Dorset, VT. Stew and Judy traveled the world together, but were always most at home in Vermont. Stew was active throughout his life, and was an avid skier, biker, golfer, and tennis player. In addition to Judy, he is survived by his sons Brad (Laura) and Brian (Andrea), and two grandchildren, Isabella and Abby. He is predeceased by his parents, Rose and Leon Katz and his granddaughter Kate.

Family was always the most important thing in life to Stew, and his legacy will live on through all those who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, donations in Stew's memory may be made to The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, The Anti-Defamation League, or Israel Congregation in Manchester, VT.

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Sandra Slaton

February 25, 2024

MY MEMORIES OF STEWY: I still refer to him as "Stewy" no matter how many times I am reminded that he's all grown up and goes by "Stew" or Stewart. I refer to him as Stewy here as well. He was the model cousin, student, Navy Officer, and person. A real "mensch." Stewy was a class act in every way.

Stewy was almost ten years older than me. So when I was 5 he was about 15. He single handedly gave my nuclear family our defining video which is now about to hit the 4th generation. He titled it "A Day At The Slaton's." It has no sound. Stewy acquired a video camera in about 1955 or so. He arrived at our home on Woodbine St. early one Saturday morning. He announced that he would film us for an entire day. Stewy captured my parents getting out of bed (it was, of course, all rehearsed), my Mother making breakfast in our tiny kitchen, myself and my brother Ricky (now deceased) playing outside. And, all of us then getting into our 1955 Buick and heading downtown to my Father's toy store, "The Bernard Slaton Toy Company." That's where it ended. But, that silent movie was, and still is, a definitive lens into my memories of early childhood years on Woodbine St.

I remember Stewy working briefly as an ice cream truck driver in high school for "Mr, Softee." He would dutifully stop by at our home a few times a week to give us all the soft serve which a seven or eight year old could possibly consume in a 30 minute break during a hot summer day in Pittsburgh.

I will never forget Stewy and his brilliant dog named "Prince." Stewy loved that dog in a way I will never forget. Long before leash laws came into effect Prince would roam the neighborhood of Stanton Heights by day and always return home to his beloved master by night fall.

Then, Stewy went off to college and I remember him as a model college student who joined a fraternity. I then saw Stewy join the Navy and become a handsome Naval Officer who would occasionally return home in his white uniform. (Perhaps this is a false memory, as I still have Stewy's Navy photograph showing him in his uniform and cap).

One day, Stewy brought home a beautiful girl named "Judy." It was love at first sight. We all knew that! We immediately fell in love with Judy too.

I remember how my family drove to the wedding of Stewy and Judy in NY. I remember one of the most beautiful weddings one could imagine: Pink roses were literally dripping off the walls and ceilings (or so I remember anyway).

Life happened. I grew up and time went by with long periods where I had no contact with Stewy. However, he always seemed to resurface into periods of my life and we would reconnect.

I remember meeting Stewy and Judy in NYC during our daughters' first trip there when they were young teenages. Stewy and Judy took us around on a day that is still entrenched into my memory. That was a turning point in our daughters' lives. They picked us up at our hotel and took us through Greenwich Village to all of the galleries and to the NYU campus. (Both of my daughters ended up there---Hayley as an undergraduate and Emily as a law student). Indeed, both of my daughters actually live there now. Then we were swept away on a ferry ride where we saw the entire City by water, culiminating in a tour of Ellis Island and a trip inside the Statue of Liberty. Stewy and Judy left nothing out. They had researched the most devine Vietnamese restaurant in the Village that we had ever experienced. To this day, we still remember that meal, and have unsuccessfully tried to find that restaurant again for years.

Stewy came to my wedding with Brian and Bradley in April, 1988 when Judy was studying for finals in school. I only gave people 3 weeks notice of the event and he dropped everything to be there.

I remember Stewy and Judy later joining us in Sedona and spending an enchanting weekend with our family, where we took them to our favorite hang-outs, watering holes, and camera friendly mountains.

I will miss Stewy forever. My brother Ricky, who passed away four years ago, looked up to Stewy as an idol as well. My cousin Stewy was an integral part of my life although we ended up living far away from each other. He made sure always to stay in contact with us no matter what. When I found out that Stewy passed away, I was in disbelief. How could my perennially handsome counsin, who seemed a symbol of endless energy and youth, leave this earth? I felt as though a piece of my soul had been taken and I feel a loss that is as deep as the ocean. I love you Stewy and you will always be in my heart.

Love, Sandy

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Paula Alpart

February 24, 2024

Spending time in Provence, France with Judy and Stew was one of life´s high points for Harvey and me. Despite the unforgettable heat, Stew and Judy were good natured and my and Harvey´s memories remained lighthearted and gay...filled with love for our traveling companions. I will continue to love Judy and will miss Stew, with all my heart. The obituary is lovely. I treasure its words and the accompanying pictures of our dear friend.