Jeffrey A. Heath

Jeffrey A. Heath, age 75, of Sarasota, Florida and East Quogue, New York, passed away on April 28, 2026, after a long, but not terrible, battle with cancer. As his doctors, family, and those who knew him often reminded him, he was quite unique. It was probably that unique and positive attitude that carried him on longer than it should have. Jeffrey was born on September 30, 1950, to Charlotte and Harold Heath in Kent, Washington. After moving to New York at age 3, he attended St. Peter & Paul and Mount Vernon High School. He graduated from Manhattan University with a degree in Psychology and then completed his master’s degree in finance from Pace University. He kickstarted his career by joining JVC, a consumer electronics manufacturer of audio and video equipment. After several years, he decided to form an Executive Search firm: The Landstone Group, and spent the next 35 years building it as a leading search firm recognized for its work in Consumer Electronics, high technology, and emerging companies seeking top talent to continue their growth. That journey allowed him and his company to hire some of the industry’s most talented individuals, and by working with so many firms, they created some great relationships. He always said, “what a wonderful way to see how great companies work and have the opportunity to find the best people to help them continue to be great”. He considered himself very fortunate. In 1982, he married his true love, Karen Bradley, of Stamford, Connecticut. In 1983, they moved to their home in Chappaqua, New York. In 1991, they welcomed their daughter, Morgan Victoria, the great joy of his life. In 2012, Jeff retired, moving to Sarasota, Florida, while still spending summers in East Quogue, New York. He loved walking the beach and became involved with real estate ventures. You could often find him and Karen watching the sunset with a glass of wine. Together, they traveled the world and loved every minute of it. At last count, they have been to 5 of the 7 continents. He was happiest if he was smiling, and if he could make you smile, that was everything to him. Jeffrey was predeceased by his parents, Charlotte and Harold, and his oldest brother, Bradley. He is survived by his wife, Karen; daughter, Morgan; brother, Carleton Heath, half-brothers, Bret Heath (Shirley), Stuart Heath (Britt); half-sisters, Wendy Hardy (Brian), Holly Heath; sister-in-law, Kathy Heath (Bradley); brothers-in-law, Mark Bradley, Scott Bradley (Lisa), Steve Bradley (Richard), nieces and nephews, Tamara, Ryan, Mathew, Ben, Johanna, Melissa, Stephanie, Angelica, Sara, Tamryn, and Morgan (the 2nd); and 18 grandnieces and grandnephews. A celebration of life will be held at St. Armand’s Key Lutheran Church on May 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center or Hospice Foundation of America.

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Jeffrey A. Heath

September 30, 1950 - April 28, 2026