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Herman Katz Obituary
Herman "Hy' Katz, 85, of Wallingford, CT passed away on Sunday, August 18 at the Masonic Heath Center after a brief illness. Born in New Haven, he lived there before moving to Wallingford 7 years ago. He was a 1951 graduate of James Hillhouse High School and received an Associate's Degree from the University of Bridgeport. Hy served in the US Army in Korea in the UN Command Military Armistice Commission. He was best known as the owner of Hy's Village Restaurant in the Westville section of New Haven where he served up plenty of humor along with the food for 25 years.
Hy was a volunteer klown for over 50 years with the Pyramid Shriners. Known as "Big Eyes" he marched in parades, visited pediatric hospitals and burn units, and participated in countless fundraising events for non-profit organizations throughout the state. His dedication to community service was recognized nationally when he was selected as one of 100 Real Heroes by Maxwell House in 1992. He also won awards for community service from the National Kidney Foundation, Hamden Probus, CT Valley BBYO, and a Gold Ring award from the Boys and Girls Clubs of New Haven. Hy was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and the New York Giants, and enjoyed attending jai-alai in Milford and Bridgeport.
Along with his loving wife of 60 years, Karol, he leaves his son Stuart and Stuart's wife Beth of Roseland, NJ.
Funeral Services will be held at The Robert E. Shure & Son Funeral Home, 543 George St., New Haven on WEDNESDAY afternoon August 21, at 2:00 p.m., with Interment services to follow in Beth Israel Cemetery, Dudley Ave., Wallingford. Shiva will be Observed on THURSDAY from 1-3 p.m. then 6:30- 8:30 p.m. at the family's home in Wallingford.
Donations in Hy's memory can be Sent to Shriner's Hospitals for Children or the Masonic Charity Foundation. To sign an online registry book or to leave a message of condolence, please visit: www.shurefuneralhome.com.
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Ray Pugliese
August 19, 2022
Thinking of you Hy . Ray
Ray Pugliese
August 13, 2020
Hy is still in our thoughts a year after his passing. He is missed.
Lori Cohen
August 24, 2019
To the family of Mr. Katz,
I am really very sorry to hear about your loss. He was a very special person to me and I enjoyed knowing him. I am thinking of all of you and my prayers and thoughts are with you.
May he rest in peace.
With condolences,
Lori Cohen
August 23, 2019
I've been friends with Hy's son Stu for many years and saw Hy in action as Red Eye's the Clown at many of the .U.S.Transplant games I worked with Stu doing a/v/ work. Th smiles and comfort he brought to those kids who were suffering the ill fate of a failing organ was priceless. May he rest in peace. My sincere condolence to Mrs. Katz and Stu.
Paul DeRose- Wallingford ct.
Lenny Myers
August 22, 2019
Farewell Hy from an old Legion Ave friend way back. You were an institution. RIP. Lenny Myers
Larry Weiss
August 22, 2019
My condolences to Hy's family on his passing. Having lived in the Westville section of New Haven for many years, I enjoyed going to his restaurant if for nothing else than his meatloaf dinner. Still the best I ever ate.I remember him playing basketball at the JCC with my uncle Gerry Greene and his friendship with my dad Lou who was a mason, at Cosmopolitan Lodge.
Raymond Pugliese
August 21, 2019
I grew up with Hy on Elliott Street in New Haven and graduated from Hillhouse High School with him. He was a wonderful man and a faithful friend. Hy will be missed by all of those whose life he touched. My deapest sympathy to his family. Thanks for the memories Hy. Ray
August 20, 2019
Karol...Extending to you and your family our deepest sympathy in Hy's passing....remembering all the fun time and fond memories...he touched so many hearts...Joan and Mitchell Rodofsky
Sue and Stu Miller
August 20, 2019
Our streets are unsafe, our highways impassable, but under our arms we have complete protection!
This was one of Hy's joke of the day/week.
Hy's memory will be for a blessing.
August 20, 2019
I am sorry to hear about Hy's passing. I worked side-by-side with him for several years in the early 90's at Ables Delicatessen and Joshua's Restaurant in Orange. He couldn't have made my days any brighter. We worked hard and laughed hard. He and I accepted an award for the restaurant at the Eli Whitney Museum one year and as we walked through the venue I don't believe there was a person there that didn't know Hy. He was one of a kind with the kindest heart.
Nita Goldstein
Bluffton SC formerly West Haven Ct
August 19, 2019
My condolences on the passing of Hy. He brought smiles to so many, the world is better for all he brought to it. I have good memories of the restaurant, the Mr. & Mrs. Club and beyond. May your memories give you comfort & peace.
With Love & Prayers,
Missy (Tanenbaum) Rubenfeld
Lili and Hy
Betsy and Lili Byron
August 19, 2019
We were so sad to hear about Hy's death. I so often look across the street at your' sweet house and think of the countless times we saw Hy in full clown regalia getting into the van with Karol ready to drive him to some event.
August 19, 2019
Stu,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your DAD.
Please know that you will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Liz and John Vigliotti. (Bill Jacob's friends)
New Haven, CT
Longboat Key, Florida
Martin $ Helene Friedle
August 19, 2019
words alone cannot say how wonderful Hy was. he had many accomplishments that are to numerous to put ino words. He was my friend and masonic brother for many years . we have known the kind man for 68 years and he will be misses by all who knew him..We will miss him very much. rest in peace.
Josee Moon
August 19, 2019
I grew up in Westville and enjoyed going to the diner that Herman and his wife owned. My maiden name is Lamarche. Then I married my husband who became a mason. Hy as we referred to him was a clown and we also bowled with him. He will greatly be missed.
August 19, 2019
I knew him and my deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Herman. May the comfort of our heavenly father who is our Rock & Stronghold give you peace and in this time of grief. He is our shield and the God of refuge. Psalms 18:2. Sincerely, JR
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