Obituary of Art Kleinstein

Art Kleinstein, the Canadian/American real estate developer and beloved philanthropist, died at Presbyterian St. Luke's on May 16th in Denver, Colorado at the age of 73. Art is survived by his adored wife of 33 years, Joanne (nee Solsberg); four children, Lauren Rose (Perry Rose), Mitchell Kleinstein (Dalia Stopnicki), Jared Kleinstein (Melissa Wagasky), and Shane Kleinstein; sister Edie Glazer (Morty Horowitz and the late Michael Glazer); ‘adopted daughters’ Romi Wallach (Josh Wallach) and Elise Sieradzki (David Sieradzki), to whom he was a second father; five grandchildren (Evan, Alexa, Emily, Leo, Kai); two granddogs (Bodie, Manny); many nieces and nephews, and thousands of people who thought of him as a brother, father, uncle, and best friend. Art was born in a displaced persons camp after WWII in Linz, Austria, before his family found a home in Oakville, Ontario. He lived in Toronto for many years before moving to Denver, Colorado in 1993, where he quickly became an integral part of the local community. Art worked as a real estate developer for most of his career, but had side professions as a sports ticket broker, unofficial and unpaid Vail Mountain tour guide, enthusiastic Jewish Film Festival judge, unlicensed therapist to his many friends, semi-pro golfer and full-time mensch. Art’s zest for life was contagious, and every room lit up when he entered. There was no such thing as a stranger to Art. He had an insatiable appetite for fun, adventure, and key lime pie. He was generous with his time, money, and love; but nothing mattered to him more than his family, which extended far beyond his bloodlines. Art was a devoted member of the Denver and Toronto Jewish communities. The void left in his absence is larger than Art’s giant heart. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to one of the organizations below: Canada ORT Toronto (416) 787-0339 US The Denver Jewish Day School www.denverjds.org http://www.denverjds.org/ Jewish National Fund www.jnf.org http://www.jnf.org/ Anti-Defamation League https://mountainstates.adl.org/ The Funeral will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20 at 9:00 a.m. It will be livestreamed HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk9jykjGkJvATh8dwybAKhQ/live Shiva Information Thursday, May 21, 5:00 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95014808602?pwd=OXVJZ0VFSnhhTGZHZXpUcVJnVWIrUT09 Meeting ID: 950 1480 8602 Password: 286209 One tap mobile +16699006833,,95014808602# US (San Jose) +12532158782,,95014808602# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 669 900 6833 US Sunday, May 24, 5:00 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95587025115?pwd=MGcrTkRqdmZ4ZWR4MFdIamVxMlFHdz09 Meeting ID: 955 8702 5115 Password: 997220 One tap mobile +12532158782,,95587025115# US (Tacoma) +13462487799,,95587025115# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 Monday, May 25, 5:00 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/94188044679?pwd=L2hRbXRnQVJyQ2FFMGVYRnB5TjZZdz09 Meeting ID: 941 8804 4679 Password: 139635 One tap mobile +12532158782,,94188044679# US (Tacoma) +13462487799,,94188044679# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 Tuesday, May 26, 5:00 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/99897118894?pwd=SXBqaVh3YTltc3dLaGxHV1hid20zdz09 Meeting ID: 998 9711 8894 Password: 239042 One tap mobile +16699006833,,99897118894# US (San Jose) +12532158782,,99897118894# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 669 900 6833 May the Memory of Art Kleinstein be for a Blessing.