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KENNETH OLSHAN Obituary

OLSHAN--Kenneth. Mr. Olshan died at home in Redding, Connecticut on April 7. He had an illustrious career in Advertising and served on numerous corporate and charitable boards. His greatest passion was his family. He is survived by his wife, Patsy, three children, two daughters-in-law, six grandchildren, grandson-in-law and his dog, Butch. He was the cornerstone of our family and no one will ever fill his seat at the table.

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Published by New York Times on Apr. 12, 2020.

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May 8, 2020

Dear Margo, Matt and John,
I am so sorry to hear that both you parents passed away recently. They were really wonderful people, always treated me with love and respect even as a rambunctious teenager. My parents loved them. They also passed away recently, my mom in December and my dad in March. I hope you are all finding comfort as best you can. Ellen Shrader

Janet Frueh

April 23, 2020

I had the pleasure of working with Ken at WRG and had a lot of admiration for him. The world seems a little chillier now that he is gone. It's a great loss.

anthony siciliano

April 19, 2020

So sorry about both of your dear parents

anthony siciliano

April 19, 2020

A honorable man, we often worked together with only a handshake

Patsy and Ken Olshan

Margot Olshan

April 19, 2020

MARGOT OLSHAN

April 16, 2020

We mourn the passing of our mother, Patsy Olshan. She left this world three days after our father, Ken Olshan

April 14, 2020

Dear Patsy,

My memories of Kenny go back to our childhood in Evansville. We were all such good friends - and he was always everyone's personal treasure. So very sorry for your loss. Joann Trockman Braman and Bill Braman

Claire Gordon

April 14, 2020

We've known Ken and Patsy since Cincinnati /P&G days in the late 70s/early 80s. Turned out my aunt in Indianapolis (Eleanor Grande) had hosted Patsy's bridal shower. We continued our friendship in Connecticut and bonded again when Ken and Patsy moved to Meadow Ridge...where they become neighbors and friends of my parents and attended my dad's 100th. Our condolences to the family. You had great parents that we enjoyed and will miss.

Tony Hoyt

April 12, 2020

So sorry to read about Ken's death. A gazillion years ago, Ken was my boss at an advertisng agency, Doherty, Clifford, Steers & Shenfield. I was a young punk and he took me under his wing and taught me so much. He was kind, smart, very patient and just great to work with. Hadn't seen him in years, but my memories are very clear. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

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