KENNETH KLEIN

KLEIN--Kenneth Marvin. Kenneth Marvin Klein, aged 87, passed peacefully on December 28, 2025, at his home in New York City. His wife, Christine De Lisle, was at his side. Born on November 5, 1938 in Queens, New York, Ken was the second of three siblings. He graduated from New York University with a BA, and subsequently earned his law degree in 1963 at Columbia University Law School. After graduation, he was selected by the Peace Corps to join a group of six attorneys to assist the Liberia government. In business, he was an accomplished attorney in several investment firms and founding CEO for Fair Market Advisory Services. He was highly respected for his philanthropic work in the fine arts community and a Member of the Board for the Association of Community Employment Programs (ACE) - an organization with a focus on homelessness and addiction help. Ken is survived by his wife of 40 years, Christine De Lisle; his brother, B. Michael Klein, and sister Dr. Patrice N. Klein, VMD; his nephews, Frederick R. Klein and Stephen E. Klein, and their respective families. Donations in his memory can be made to the Association of Community Employment Programs (ACE) and The Animal Medical Center in New York.