Obituary of Richard Mark Kaufman

Richard Mark Kaufman, age 71, died at home on September 15, 2013. Born May 14, 1942 in the Bronx, NY. A graduate of SUNY Binghamton and NYU Law School, Richard worked at the NY State Department of Taxation and Finance for many years. He retired in Albany, where he read German and Greek poetry, studied mathematics and was always able to crack a joke. He is survived by his sister Louise Fink (Raymond), his brother Robert (Jang Mei Wu), niece Julie Hui- Guang Kaufman and many cousins. Private interment in Putnam Valley, NY. Donations may be made to the Daughters of Sarah Foundation, 180 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY, 12203.