Igor was born in Minsk, Belarus, on December 4th, 1956, to Leo and Riva Klener. He emigrated to America with his family at the age of six and settled in Queens. He met his soulmate Maria at Baruch College, and they were married July 31st, 1983.
Igor was truly one of a kind. He lived his life to the fullest and knew every day was a gift. He was larger than life. He will be remembered for his deep love and appreciation for life, family and friends. He had an unmatched contagious, radiating energy and would do anything to bring laughter to those around him.
Igor was a leader, both within his family and profession. He loved to coach both his children and his adopted work family. He had a unique way of doing so, whether it was over a cigar and scotch coupled by a dirty joke or something more conventional... but mostly unconventional. Igor enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, smoking cigars, playing cards, driving race cars, skiing and working with customers, many of whom were some of his closest friends.
Above all, Igor’s greatest joy in life was the time spent with his best friend, Maria, his family and those he considered family. Igor was everyone’s best friend— he made everyone feel so special, important and cared for. He was overjoyed that his family was growing with the upcoming marriage of Lauren to Michael and the recent marriage of Robert to Julia. He loved them as if they were his own. Igor was a man whose love for life was only surpassed by his love of family and friends.
Igor was predeceased by his parents, Leo and Riva and his brother-in-law, Joseph Moscone. He is survived by his adoring wife, Maria, along with their children, Lauren (Michael), Ariana, and Robert (Julia). He is also survived by his siblings, Bela Borrelli (Philip), Sonia and Richard (Debora); nieces and nephews, Donna Bonelli (John), Joseph Moscone, Leah and Jillian Klener; and grand-nephew and niece, John and Victoria Bonelli.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Make-a-Wish Metro New York in Igor’s honor.
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