Steven C. Klausner

Steven C. Klausner, M.D., passed away peacefully at home in Greenwich, CT on October 10, 2025. He was born in New York City on December 19, 1941, to Solomon Klausner and Rose (née Cohen) Klausner, and grew up in Yonkers, New York.
Dr. Klausner attended the Peddie School in Lawrenceville, New York, before matriculating to Princeton University, graduating in 1963. While studying civil engineering in college, he was a founding member of the a cappella group The Princeton Footnotes in 1959 - a legacy that continues to this day. He pursued his medical degree at New York University and post medical training at the University of Chicago and Stanford University, which led to a distinguished career in academic medicine as a teaching and research cardiologist.
He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army as a base physician in Korea. Later in life, Dr. Klausner got the chance to pursue his passion for architecture, attending the graduate program at Columbia University.
Dr. Klausner was predeceased by his parents and his older sister Elinor Hershaft. He is survived by his loving partner, Eileen Simonson; his son, Josh Klausner; and his two grandchildren, Jasper and Hayden BassKlausner. A service in his memory will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Sharon Gardens in Valhalla, New York.
Steven will be remembered for his diverse intellect, his love of music and travel, his philanthropy, and his devotion to his family.
Funeral arrangements held by Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home, located at 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902. For any additional questions regarding the service, please call (203) 359-9999.