Stephen P. Endlar
ENDLAR, Stephen P.
A devoted family man, Stephen died peacefully on January 25, 2024. He was 88 years old.
Stephen was born March 17, 1935 in Brookline, MA to Lester and Josephine Endlar. He and his brother, Richard, grew up in Brookline in a happy, active household. He made life-long friendships at Shady Hill School, Milton Academy and Harvard University. After graduation in 1956, Steve married the love of his life, Alberta (Cohen) Endlar in 1957. He had a 50 year career in wealth management at GH Walker, Abraham & Sons, Lehman Brothers, Smith Barney, and Moors and Cabot. During his younger years, he could be found playing squash after work at the Harvard Club.
Steve was happiest gathering the people he loved around his favorite pastimes, for a meal or for a holiday. He had a great love of the outdoors and traveled the world to ski and golf with family and friends. In retirement, during the summer, he could be found playing golf or meeting grandchildren at Belmont Country Club. In the winter, he spent many years hosting the whole family at his home in Sugarbush, VT where all four grandchildren learned to ski – a gift they will have forever.
As a parent and grandparent, he spent many years as an avid family supporter at a myriad of rinks, fields, courts and courses. As a parent at the Skating Club of Boston, he was always at the rink and was known for hosting great parties after ICE CHIPS for his daughters. When his grandchildren arrived and played competitive sports, he and Alberta never missed a soccer, lacrosse, squash, baseball or hockey game – rain or shine.
In addition to his beloved wife, Alberta, Steve is survived by his brother, Richard Endlar; daughters, Leslie (Richard) Zetlin and Laurie (Michael) Lee; four grandchildren, Derek (Renee) Zetlin, Samantha (Joe) Fruci, Jessica Lee, and Jeffrey Lee; and 3 great grandchildren, Palmer & Sloane Zetlin and Zachary Fruci. He will be missed by everyone.
Funeral services will be private. Shiva will be observed at Belmont Country Club on Sunday January 28th from 1:30-4:30pm. Minyan will be at 3:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation by check to the Belmont Fireman’s Relief Association PO BOX 79222, Belmont, MA 02478.