Obituary of Ann B. Klepak

Ann B. Klepak of Albany, New York passed peacefully at the age of 89 on December 8, 2010 in her home surrounded by love and beautiful flowers. Ann was born in Rochester, New York to Bernice and Julian Bakrow in 1921 the youngest of two children. Ann married Hillard Sutin in 1946 and they had two children. In 1981, Ann married Daniel Klepak, and and they spent many years of bliss together until Dan passed in 1997. In 2000, Ann met and later became engaged to the wonderful Dr. Milton Sandler. Ann will always be loved and remembered by her family and her wonderful circle of friends. She was a grand woman who had an irrepressible joy of life. Ann was a gorgeous Kodak model, Auntie Mame, the life of the party, she believed in Christmas in July. And despite any obstacle, there was only good luck, a positive omen and a brighter fortune. Ann was the eternal optimist and we were blessed by knowing a loving her. Tomorrow was always a new day; and she gave us reason to believe in Peter Pan, the miracle of tomorrow and a brighter future. Bless you our Auntie Mame and your incredible spirit we will forever love you and miss you. Ann is survived by her loving children, Judith A. Sutin, MD of Buffalo, NY and Ken Sutin, MD of New York, NY, and her step-children, Barbara and Bruce. Interment will be at the Temple Beth Emeth Cemetery, on Friday December 10, 2010 and will be private at the request of the family.