DANIEL KESTENBAUM Obituary

KESTENBAUM--Daniel Edward, a man of strength, honor and convictions, died on April 11, 2020, peacefully and at home from Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Born in Brooklyn, N,Y, on July 27, 1933 to Emanuel (Manny) and Julia Hurdus. He was themost loving and devoted son and nephew to his Aunts, Anna, Rosie (The Apple of My Eye) Jessie and Uncle Jack Waldron. He is a graduate of Erasmus Hall High School where he played baseball and Franklin & Marshall College where he was an active member of the ZBT fraternity. He summered at Pine Lake Park where he starred in the Charlie Horse League. Graduated F&M as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S Air Force and then served in the Strategic Air Command. He married the love of his life Barbara (Bobbi) Herman on December 25, 1955. He was her rock and her strength for 64 years of marriage. Son, Richard (Dixie) was born in 1957 and Son Robert (Robby) was born in 1958. He joined his father at Hamlin and Co Insurance Brokers and years later went on to become an senior executive at Alexander & Alexander overseeing many offices and thousands of employees. He was very well known in the restaurant circles in New York City and London. Loved the finer things in life, being a great cigar, bottle of port or a fine glass of wine. He was a veracious eater and was beloved by every waitress, waiter, captain, chef and of course the bartender. Was known for his Gin Martin, no fruit and as cold as you can get it, of course! He was a longtime member of Hampshire CC in Mamaroneck where by he was known for his large presence and fun times. After retirement he moved to Boca Raton, FL where he became an active member of StoneBridge CC. Those who knew him in those days will never forget him nor his antics. He lived the last six years in Stamford, CT so that he could spend more time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Hermie). His sons, Richard and Robert, daughters-in-law, Mary and Helen and by the loves of his life his grandchildren, Tava (Pete), Sam (Bree), Joe (Laura), Daniel and Curtis and his many longtime friends. Donations can be made in his memory to the V Foundation for Cancer Research.

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Published by New York Times on Apr. 13, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for DANIEL KESTENBAUM

8 Entries

Marilyn Forman

April 19, 2020

I am so sorry to hear of Dan's passing. May your good memories of him live forever in your heart.. I have fond memories of you both in Stonebridge and of you in Bookclub. My heart goes out to you.. Marilyn and Richard Forman

Nanci Goldman Bob Rivner

April 18, 2020

Barbara & Family,
Bob and I send our sincere condolences. We join so many others at Stonebridge Country Club with happy memories of Dan. May all your happy memories ease the pain of your loss.

Linda Steiner

April 17, 2020

I still remember Dan's presentation at Stonebridge CC about the renovation of the club at the first meeting I attended after moving into the community. He was just terrific. My condolences to Barbara and the family.

Sherri Ferris

April 14, 2020

This news from dear Barbara is devastating. Danny and my late husband Ron Ferris, were great pals from Pine Lake Park. Dan was instrumental in planting a tree there in Ron's name in 1998. I loved watching them talk sports, wine, travel, and gourmet food. Both were such bon vivants! Dan brought a brilliant positive light to anyone in his presence. Watching him enjoy a glass of fine Italian wine in our San Francisco home was my last great visual of Dan forever charming and worldly. We spoke the same language about so many joys in life and I will be eternally grateful for his special friendship to Ron Ferris and for my ongoing friendship with Barbara. Dear sweet one-of-a-kind Danny, may you rest in peace and as Barbara said, he will no doubt start a new Charlie Horse League with his great pals, Davey Blum and Ronnie Ferris. My heartfelt condolences are extended to Barbara and Dan's entire family. With affection,

Lisa Weltsch

April 14, 2020

So many memories of Danny over the years, from visits to my childhood home in Encino California playing cards and watching Yankee games with Judy and George, to my visits to their home in Scarsdale and apartments in NY and Atlanta . Uncle-Cousin a more befitting title, Danny is also to middle name-sake of my oldest son Jacob Daniel. On the day of Jakes birth when we proudly presented the name choice, Dan responded without hesitation and in typical Danny-fashion, why didn't you name him Daniel-Daniel . THAT was PURE DANNY and will never forget that moment, and the humor he brought to our family.

Ted Miller

April 13, 2020

Rob...Marsha Gordon just sent the link to your father's obituary in the NY Times. What an incredible dad, husband (64 Years!)grandfather, and friend of many. My thoughts and best wishes go to your Mom, you, and your entire extended family. I'm sorry Rob.

April 13, 2020

Dick and Mary and all the family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We can't be physically together so please know that we are thinking about you, and all that you are going through at this very sad time. Love, Susan and Jason

George Friedberg

April 13, 2020

Dan was my longtime friend and golf partner. Our golf partnership (B& J Associates) was a financially successful endeavor. (Af fact which will be denied by our many opponents at Hampshire CC. God Bless you Dan.I loved you

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