Stephen Hugh Koslow

1940 - 2021

STEPHEN HUGH KOSLOW (Age 80)  
A sharp dresser, with a sparkle in his eye and a poker face, Steve enjoyed making others laugh with his witty humor. Steve loved fishing with his buddies in Alaska, skiing out west with his kids, and traveling the world. Steve stayed connected to friends across the globe for decades, sharing a mutual passion for neuroscience and mental health. On April 23, 2021, surrounded by his children and his partner, Nancy, in Hollywood, Florida, Steve passed away. Born in New York City on October 14, 1940, Steve grew up in the Bronx, with his sister Virginia (Ginny) and parents Julius and Lilian Koslow. Steve had a distinguished, 35 year career with the National Institutes of Health in Maryland, and is recognized globally as an innovator and leader in advancing the research field of neuroscience. In recent years, Steve consulted at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine as a Grant Coach and career mentor in the Departments of Anesthesiology, Neurology and Psychiatry, and also at Louisiana State University. Steve was an amazing father and "Pa"; a forever champion for his children and grandchildren throughout their life. Steve was also a wonderful brother, uncle and cousin to his large family. Steve is survived by his grown children, Karin Koslow (Tom Gleason) and Jamie Koslow; his grandchildren Rye and Siena Gleason, and Jackson and Maxie Koslow; his sister, Virginia Wasserman; his partner, Nancy Levin; and his former spouse for 46 years, Diane Koslow. Steve lived a joyful life in Florida, with Nancy Levin and her wonderful family. For Service details visit: https://www.sinaimemorialchapelsinc.com/obituaries/Stephen-Koslow/#!/Obituary