LENNY KATZ

1966-2018

Lenny Charles Katz, 51, passed away on April 4, 2018 in Houston, Texas. He was born on August 12, 1966 at Methodist Hospital to parents Judith E. Katz and Jerold B. Katz. He was a student at The Kinkaid School from kindergarten to graduation in 1984. At Kinkaid, he was an all-around student, excelling academically and shining on the stage, as well as achieving on the football field and wrestling mats. Following high school, Lenny attended and graduated from Tulane University. When Lenny was 21 years old, tragedy struck. He seriously injured himself in a single car accident. While he survived the accident, Lenny lived for more than 30 years in a minimally conscious state. In his short active life, he traveled the world, was a writer and performer, loved to read and enjoyed people. But above all, he was a caring and sensitive son, brother and friend to all.

Lenny is preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis I. Katz, Esther Koplin Katz, Bernice Tockman, and Reuben J. Tockman. Also, by his mother’s brother, Gerald Tockman as well as his father’s sister, Shirley Kardesch and her husband, Milton Kardesch. Lenny is survived by his parents, Judith E. Katz, Jerold B. Katz, his siblings and their spouses, Scott Katz and Cindy Katz, Evan H. Katz and Nicole S. Katz and Lissy Katz Bank and Joshua D. Bank. His memory is cherished by his nieces and nephews, Rachel Katz, Rebecca Katz, Moses Bank, August Bank, Beatrice Bank, Samuel Katz, Alexandra Katz and Roxana Katz.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 12 at Congregation Emanu El, 1500 Sunset Blvd., Houston, Texas 77005. The service and reception will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be directed to The Lenny Fund at The Kinkaid School, c/o The Advancement Office, The Kinkaid School, 201 Kinkaid School Drive, Houston, Texas 77024 or the Houston Methodist Lenny C. Katz Endocrinology Program, c/o Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 4384, Houston, Texas 77210-4384.