Louis Klein

Louis M. Klein, 81, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at home. He was born on June 30, 1942 in Manhattan, NY, son of the late Aaron and Florence (Propp) Klein. Lou was married to Mary Jane (Capozzi) Klein, they wed on January 7, 1972.

Lou is a graduate of Kingston High School and got his B.S. in Accounting from NYU and his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School. Lou was a lawyer for more than 40 years. He served as President of the Kingston City School Board as well as Chairman of the Ulster County Legislature. He has also served on many advisory Boards and Councils and has been tireless in his community service,  as a member of the Kingston Kiwanis Club and many other groups.

Lou is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Klein of Kingston, his children, Steven Klein, Andrea Klein, Nicole Klein, David Klein and Robert Klein; his daughters-in-law, Kristina Rask, Cyndi Klein and Amber Klein; his grandchildren, Julia Klein, Christine Klein, Alison Klein, Stephanie Klein, Carolyn Klein, Tyler Hoyt and Reagan Klein; and his sisters Phyllis Reer and Brenda Ross and brother-in-law, Stuart Ross and his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Susan and Roberto Vazquez, and brother-in-law Lawrence “Buckie” Capozzi, Jr. 

Arrangements entrusted to Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, Kingston, NY. The funeral service will be held on Monday, January 29, 2024 at 2:00pm at Congregation Emanuel of the Hudson Valley. Burial will take place in Montrepose Cemetery, Kingston. A tribute for Lou can be found at www.KeyserFuneralService.com, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for his family.