Stanley Lindwasser

February 17, 1947-May 3, 2020
This obituary was written by Helen Crohn, Stanley’s wife.

Stanley (Stan) Lindwasser, a resident of Beacon for 4 years, died on May 3, 2020, in his home in Beacon, N.Y., of pulmonary fibrosis, with his wife and children nearby.

Stan was an extremely prolific painter for over 50 years; his last solo show was at Oak Vino in Beacon in 2019. His works, both large and small, were painted with acrylics on canvas. These works evoked in the viewer landscapes, sky, water, rocks, and mountains. He also showed locally with BeaconArts, and at the Rhinebeck Bank. Previously he exhibited at the Barrett Art Center and in SoHo, as well as Manhattan galleries and in New Jersey. Stan’s Artist Statement and career history are available at his website.

Stanley Lindwasser pictured in his artist studio, in preparation for Beacon Open Studios, 2019. Photo Credit: Stanley Lindwasser — Stanley Lindwasser pictured in his artist studio, in preparation for Beacon Open Studios, 2019.
*Photo Credit: Stanley Lindwasser*

A native of Brooklyn, Stan lived there and in Forest Hills, N.Y., and Hoboken, N.J., until coming to the Hudson Valley with his wife, Helen Crohn. He loved the sunsets over the Hudson, the rock formations and the mountains surrounding the town, and used them for inspiration for his work and his peaceful surroundings. He loved collecting books and art objects from his travels.

Stan always said he wanted to continue painting as long as he was capable; he produced his last works in April 2020. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Aliza Benson, Jacob Lindwasser and Mike Lindwasser, and three grandchildren, Daniel, Joshua and Eden.

Editor’s Note

A personal note to Stanley’s obituary: I (Katie) first met Stanley when he walked into my office, formerly in the Telephone Building on Main Street, when it was under previous ownership. Stan was always so curious, and as he was out walking his dog, he came into the office to learn what it was all about.

Turns out, as a painter, he needed his website finished, and we do that at A Little Beacon Blog through the parent company, Katie James, Inc. I was given the pleasure of getting to know Stan and his wife Helen better through our client interactions. Helen, his biggest fan and manager, plugged him into Beacon with a feature in the Highlands Current, and the show at Oak Vino. When Stan’s artwork was on the walls there, it was one of the most warmly received exhibits.

Stan had a curious heart, and was always delighted by color, texture, people and opportunities. His painting started when he was a child, when he first dabbled in finger painting. I will miss him very much.