Joseph Jacob Katz

Joseph Jacob Katz obituary, New York, NY

Joseph Jacob Katz

Joseph Katz Obituary

Published by Greenwich Village Funeral Home on May 18, 2020.
Joseph Jacob Katz of New York City died on Monday, May 18, 2020, due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. Born on June 13, 1935, and raised in West Hartford, Connecticut, Joe was the son of Riva Ellovich and David Katz. He was predeceased by his brother, William. A graduate of the Mount Hermon School and the United States Military Academy at West Point, Joe went on to establish an insurance brokerage firm in Bridgeport and then Fairfield, Connecticut. He is a Chartered Life Underwriter and a past president of that association. Seena and Joe raised their three sons in Fairfield and they moved permanently to Manhattan in 2017. Their marriage lasted for 62 years and they enjoyed traveling, especially to Paris. Joe loved his family and enjoyed jogging, tennis, golf, and biking. Joe will be greatly missed by his wife, Seena, and his three sons, Jeffrey, Jonathan, and Peter and his grandchildren, Arabella and Dennis. Joe's wish to be interred at the military cemetery at West Point will be carried out at the appropriate time.

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John Barber

May 15, 2025

Joe was a man of honor. He loved his family and he greatly contributed to the State of Connecticut.

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Joel

May 29, 2020

Joe and I had a fine relationship for 62 years, he set the standard for success in life! I wish he staid longer!

May 29, 2020

This morning I was reflecting on a visit with My Aunt Seena & Uncle Joe. It was a Saturday in London, in the Spring of 1987! We walked to a restaurant and had the most delicious meal and easy conversation. This was one of many meals together, but this was one of the most beautiful afternoons in my life. I wish all comforts to Seena & will always keep Joe in my heart. Love, Brooke

Larry Moisio

May 24, 2020

Joe was a great guy. We had a lot of really good rounds of golf. Joe was a wonderful friend, considerate, generous and thoughtful. I loved being in his company and laugh remembering the pushups he would do on the tees. He will be missed by many. To Seena and his family, we offer our heartfelt sympathies. Rest In Peace, Joe.

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