Arthur Kastner

1943 - 2017

Arthur S. Kastner, 73, of Long Island, NY passed away on January 21, 2017 at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. Arty, as he was affectionately referred to, was born in New York City on Sept. 27th, 1943 to Philip and Anna Kastner. He graduated from Pace University and pursued a career with ABC Television, advertising, sales and publishing. He married Joy Anne (Backer) in 1969 and she survives him along with two daughters, Leigh Stacy (Evan) Slobodow of Long Island and Amy Nicole (Ryan) Gregory of Ionia, Michigan. In 2000 Arty was given the gift of life when the Pickel family of New York donated their son's heart. Arty's kind and gentle spirit lived on because of their generosity and the family will be forever grateful. "Pop Pop Arty" shared his love of life with his grandchildren, Jordan Perri, Aaron Myles, Miles Arthur and Jude Philip who also survive him. Their visits to his favorite place, the Bronx Zoo, and their mutual love of the family dogs provided life long memories. Arty was predeceased by his parents and one brother, Lee Howard, who passed away at the age of 13 from Leukemia.
Burial services will be held in New York on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017.
Contributions in Arthur's name can be made to:
Gift of Life Donor Program, ?401 N. 3rd Street ?Philadelphia, PA 19123?800-DONORS-1 (800-366-6771)?
800-KIDNEY-1(800-543-6391)