Richard Koven
Dr. Richard Glenn Koven
August 27, 1947 - August 22, 2025
Beloved husband, devoted father and adoring abuelito who loved his family and his fur babies with a passion. He was a brilliant and compassionate veterinarian. He was selfless, kind, funny, charming and he lived his life with purpose, determination and even a bit of stubbornness that led him to survive many health obstacles. His passing will be felt by all whose lives he touched in both humans and animals alike.
He loved his family, animals, garden railroading, reading, Willie Nelson songs and concerts, telling jokes, Mexican food, driving bumper cars, practicing veterinary medicine and speaking Spanish.
Richard received a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from La Universidad National Autónoma de Mexico. He also served in the Peace Corps in Costa Rica. He was fluent in Spanish and had many adventures on his motorcycle in South America. He was the founder of Animal Hospital of Greenwich/Stamford where he practiced for 27 years.
A true renaissance man, Richard will be held close in his family’s and friend’s hearts forevermore.
His family would like to thank the many medical professionals who helped him throughout his journey. Many called him the ‘miracle man’ and gave him and his family many more cherished years and memories together. He is survived by his wife Helen; his daughter Ashley and her husband Joshua Watson and the light of his life, his amorcita, his granddaughter Summer Watson, his uncle Alfred Barkan and his nephew Lenny Levy.
The family requests that all services remain private and will not be receiving guests. Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Kids In Crisis, Greenwich, CT (kidsincrisis.org), an organization he truly loved.