Renée Leah Klein

Renée Leah Klein obituary

Renée Leah Klein

Renée Klein Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Riverview Funeral Home by Halvey, LLC - Beacon on Aug. 12, 2025.

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Renée Klein passed away at home in Wappingers Falls early morning on August 10.

She was the daughter of Joe and Helen Klein, born in Rochester, NY in 1951 and was 74 years old.

Renée was art director for The Boston Globe, TIME Magazine and Fortune Magazine. She was also an illustrator whose work included campaigns for Levis and covers for TIME Magazine. In later years Renée became a nurse, something she really enjoyed, in addition to being an avid naturalist and gardener. She also loved hiking, reading, WYLDLIFE, baking, Walter and Zoe.

She is survived by her husband Terry Allen, her son Samuel Allen of Brooklyn, her mother Helen Klein of La Jolla, CA and her brother Elliott Klein of Newtown, CT.

To send a personal condolence please visit www.riverviewbyhalvey.com.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Riverview Funeral Home by Halvey, LLC.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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