Paul (S.) Klein

Paul S. Klein, 62, of New Haven and formerly of West Hartford passed away suddenly on Friday. He was predeceased by his loving parents, Ralph Klein and Ruth Neigher Klein, longtime West Hartford residents. Also, he leaves behind his brother Gerald Klein of West Hartford, and sister Gail Klein of New York City. He is survived by a niece and nephew, and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles. Paul was a graduate of Conard High School, and attended local community colleges. He served briefly in the United States Navy at Great Lakes Station, IL in 1973. Paul was known by friends and family for his encyclopedic knowledge of baseball and rock music. He knew every game played by his New York Yankees since the 1950’S. Also, the Beatles, the Doors and Creedence Clearwater never recorded a song that Paul hadn’t memorized by lyrics and tune history. The family would like to thank The Parents’ Foundation of New Haven where Paul resided for the last 15 years of his life. Any donations, in lieu of flowers, to: The Parents’ Foundation, 100 Broadway, New Haven,Ct 06511. Funeral on Tuesday, 11 a.m., Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford with interment following at Beth Israel Cemetery, Hartford. Family and friends at 36 Westwood Rd., West Hartford, following services. Arrangements are entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford. For further information, directions, or to sign the guest book for Paul please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.