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STEPHEN KITTENPLAN Obituary

KITTENPLAN--Stephen.

September 2, 1934- August 24, 2018. Beloved husband of Gail for over 57 years, adored father and father-in-law of Susan Kittenplan and Scott Fulmer, Amy Kittenplan Hubbard and Josh Hubbard, and Betsey Kittenplan Pick and Ted Pick, devoted grandfather of Maggie and Katie Hubbard and Annabel and Louisa Pick, revered brother-in-law of Robert Goldsmith, cherished uncle of Richard and Linda Goldsmith and Gill and Peter Rittmaster, and treasured cousin of Grace Schulman. Was preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude and Reuben Kittenplan, and his sister, Juliet Kittenplan Goldsmith. Graduate of Scarsdale High School (1952) and Cornell University (1956), where he was a Life Member of the Cornell University Council. After starting on Wall Street at age 49, he worked at Drexel Burnham, Smith Barney, and Morgan Stanley, where he was a senior vice president of financial services until his passing. An amazing friend and a consummate gentleman. His great passions included opera, concerts, restaurants, Martha's Vineyard, traveling, his family, and, most of all, Gail. Private interment. In honor of his love of music, his memorial will be held at David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center on October 10 at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stephen Kittenplan Library Endowment at Cornell University, 130 East Seneca St., Ithaca, NY 14850.

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Published by New York Times on Aug. 26, 2018.

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Alexa Lambert

October 9, 2018

So sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of Gail and Stephen - who everyone in our class at Spence felt were in some way their parents too. Always a big hug and a smile from Mr. Kittenplan that would make you feel his day was really better because he ran into you. He was a gentleman and a nice person, which is rarer than it should be in the world. Alexa

Jerry & Nonnie Tarr

September 6, 2018

Steve & I met in September, 1952 as classmates in the Cornell Class of 1956. We remained close for 62 years and spoke regularly. He will be missed, but surely not forgotten!

Roger Raines

September 5, 2018

He loved his popular music second only to his family. Tin Pan Alley's greatest booster!
And always a great friend to my parents.
Sending love and a few great melodies your way.

Arthur Penn

August 30, 2018

We will miss Steve - always enthusiastic and ready for a laugh. The Penns extend their condolences to Gail and his family.

Barbara Bodden

August 27, 2018

The SHS Class of 1952 sends its sympathy and condolences to you, Gail, and your family. I will miss my occasional e-mails with Katplan and taunts of lunch in New York, Barbara Young Bodden, Class Secretary

August 27, 2018

Stephen was ONE OF A KIND and will be missed by all who knew him! I am so sorry Gail for your loss, and for your daughters too; the entire family is in my prayers. What a special man who was full of life and joy. I will always remember his smiling face! Love to you all!

Yvonne Diasio

August 26, 2018

Dear Gail and family, Stephen was much more than someone I worked with for more than ten years, he was a caring, loving friend. He always had the greatest stories that kept us laughing. A brilliant man. He will be missed by many.

Ann Israel

August 26, 2018

A special man - full of life and especially full of love for Gail. The world is a lesser place without him in it.

Amy Penn

August 26, 2018

Gail and Steve were married in my parents' apartment. That's how much we loved them.
May Steve's memory be a blessing. I'm certain that it will.
Amy Phillips Penn

Doug Wright

August 26, 2018

An ebullient, larger-than-life man whose gregarious nature and expansive spirit of generosity will be greatly missed.

August 26, 2018

Gail and Steve were married in my parent's apartment.
That's how much we loved both of them.
May his memory be a blessing. I'm certain that it will.
Amy Phillips Penn

August 26, 2018

Dear Gail & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your great loss. Please accept our Deepest Sympathy, & know that our thoughts are with you and the entire Family at this very sad time.
Most Sincerely,
Sue & Elliott Solomon

Jenny Bicks

August 26, 2018

A man who taught us all to live life to the fullest. Thoughts and love to all the Kittenplans. xx

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