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Kurt Kahofer
Kurt Kahofer of Wainscott died of natural causes on January 28. He was 80.
Mr. Kahofer was born and raised in Pernitz, Austria. Following World War II, he attended school in Wiener Neustadt, where he studied hotel and restaurant management.
Upon completion of his studies, he pursued his love of travel by working at various ski resorts in Austria, Switzerland, Italy, and Germany. He became fluent in five languages along the way. He emigrated to the United States in 1959 and was employed by Restaurant Associates in New York City. During the summer months, Mr. Kahofer was maitre d’ at Herb McCarthy’s Bowden Square in Southampton, while his family enjoyed living in Southampton Shores. From there, Mr. Kahofer and his family settled in Maspeth, and after 35 years of service at the 21 Club in Manhattan, he retired to the East End of Long Island.
Among his many interests were oil painting, fishing and playing the violin, harmonica, “squeeze box” and piano. He was very handy and loved working on the upkeep of his house and property.
Mr. Kahofer is survived by his brother, Karl of London; his wife of 54 years, Mina; five children, Lisa Cory of Wainscott, Kurt Eric of Southampton, Heidi Varucene of Water Mill, Amy Dalsimer of Vermont and Karl of Manhattan; five grandchildren, Nicole, Karrin, Amanda, Cory and Cora; and 2 great-grandchildren, Isabella and Ava.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 16, at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Old Whalers’ Church in Sag Harbor. Memorial donations may be made to the church or a charity of the donor’s choice.
on Feb 7, 2013