Phyllis Kahn

Jan. 15, 1934 - Dec. 13, 2020 Phyllis Kahn, age 86 died peacefully on December 13 in her home at Atria in Stamford, CT after a long battle with stage four metastatic cancer. Born to the late Florence and George Kahn on January 15, 1934 in New York, Phyllis was a talented and versatile child with exceptional abilities in dance, music and art.

In spite of major life long disabilities as the result of contracting encephalitis as a child, she went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Adelphi University and master’s degree in Special Education from Bank Street College. She devoted her life to teaching art and horticulture to special needs children in the New York City school system. Her indomitable spirit, drive and perseverance served as a role model for everyone who knew her. Phyllis moved to Stamford in 2015 to be closer to her family.

She was predeceased by her parents. She is survived by her brother, Bruce and sister-in law Evelyn, nieces Elise, Dana and Lauren and 7 grand nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to extend its gratitude to her wonderful, caring aides, Marline Hyatt and Rose Moody.

A graveside service will be held at Temple Beth El cemetery in Stamford Monday December 14.

Memorial donations in her memory may be made to: Bank Street College, Memorial Sloan Kettering or Leukemia Lymphoma Society.

Arrangements were under the care of Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home located at 104 Myrtle Ave. Stamford, CT 06902. For online condolences please visit gallagherfuneralhome.com