SCHROTH--Gardner Dean, of New York City, passed away at the age of 35. He was born December 26, 1986 in Manhattan, and was the son of Virginia Cowles and N. Michael Schroth. A lifelong New Yorker, he attended the Allen-Stevenson School growing up and graduated from Fordham University with a bachelor's degree in Finance. Dean is survived by his family, including his mother, Virginia Cowles Schroth and his brothers, Matthew and Nicholas Schroth. He also leaves his paternal grandmother, Judy Wischoff of Newark, New York and many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Frank E. Campbell - The Funeral Chapel in Manhattan. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, March 30th at the Ukrainian Institute of America at 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Dean's honor to Coalition for the Homeless.

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Published by New York Times on Mar. 28, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for GARDNER SCHROTH

14 Entries

Michele Soller

June 27, 2024

I am so sorry to hear of Dean´s passing, we became fast friends when I went to him for consulting, right around the time he adopted a new dog and his brother was getting married. We´d always chat here and there. We lost touch when I moved but I thought of him today and my heart is broken for him, his family and friends. Grief is a strange thing and It is my sincerest hope that you all find comfort and peace as you navigate a challenging time. Loss of a loved one is never easy. I won´t forget you, buddy.

Ginny R.

March 22, 2024

I think of Dean often and the world misses him. I remember his honesty and enjoyed him, too, when he was mischievous. With Nicholas and Matthew, he kept a protective eye. I always loved that about him. Peace to his family.

Joie Gati

March 25, 2023

I remember Dean as a little boy, dressed up for Halloween, as one of the Power Rangers. He was always full of fun. My deepest condolences to Virginia and his brothers.

Joie Gati

May 15, 2022

Sending all love and deepest condolences to Virginia and the Schroth family. You are in my thoughts. May Dean Rest in Peace.
Joie X

Simone Taylor

April 4, 2022

May God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow. Please except my condolences for your loss.

Michael and Sandy Tannenbaum

April 3, 2022

Dear Virginia, So sorry to hear of Dean's passing. We just heard, having been away all week. What a shock! Please know that Sandy and I are thinking of you and the entire family during this difficult time. Sending our Love Sandy and Michael Tannenbaum

Ronnie Jankoff

March 30, 2022

Virginia
My condolences to you and your boys
Dean, a wonderful young man taken way before his time
Please know you are in my heart and prayers

Fran Lippa

March 30, 2022

My condolences to the family. My thoughts are with you at this very sad time.

Page Soltvedt & Michael Ferraro

March 29, 2022

Our hearts are broken for the way too early loss of this beautiful young man. My husband and I spent several holiday dinners in his company and found him to be intelligent, sensitive, and funny. He also always knew a good cookie. May he rest in peace.

Ginny Rowe

March 29, 2022

In loving memory for a wonderful young man whose independent spirit and affectionate heart will be loved and missed always. All the years connected to your kind and loving family was a privilege as teacher and friend.

Betty Marolla

March 29, 2022

Heartfelt sympathy at the loss of this fine young man. I will always remember your family and all the kindness you showed me when I was your sons teacher.

Melanie Lester

March 29, 2022

An Allen-Stevenson longtime faculty member and parent, I was taken by the TWINKLE in Dean's eyes from the moment I met him decades ago. That Schroth look embodied magic and knowing and it never faded. In my mind's eye and for ALL who met Dean, it still endures. My heart is with Dean's Family and Friends.

Marie-Elena Balbona-Waldrip

March 28, 2022

We were devastated to hear the news of Dean´s passing last week.
I met Dean at the Allen Stevenson Art Show back in the Spring of 1994. He was only in first grade-despite his very young age, Dean´s incredible talents were way above his very young years. When I met Dean later that day, I told him that it was a great honor to meet someone so talented.
Soon my son and Dean became best friends- a friendship that lasted until Dean´s sad passing way before his time.
We were so thrilled that Dean was going to pay us a visit in Texas this coming Wednesday. My son was making plans where to take him- we were thrilled- unfortunately, instead of visiting us in Texas, we will be saying goodbye.
Dean, we are going to miss you more than words can express.
You will always be in our hearts, minds and prayers.
Sending my heartfelt condolences to his Mom, Virginia, brothers, Matthew and Nicholas friends and all his family.
I am not very good with words, but, hopefully, what I feel will be known. Dean was very special to us.
Jon & I are truly heartbroken.