Professor Brenner was the first Electrical Engineering teacher I had when I began my studies for a BEE degree at CCNY back in 1958. I was immediately impressed with his teaching ability, and signed up for his classes whenever I could. I have often commented to people that of all the teachers I've ever had, from kindergarten through PhD, the one whom I admired the most and considered to be the best was Egon Brenner. There isn't even a close second.

After I left CCNY I lost touch with Professor Brenner although I wish that I hadn't. About five years ago I became curious as to what happened to him, and that's when I discovered his passing. I'm sure his memory will live on in all the many aspiring students that he mentored.

Mitch Haspel

December 13, 2020

I knew Egon from the time I began study at CCNY for the BEE degree, through the MEE and PhD degree. All those years I learned much from him and was exposed to his wit. I had the privilege to visit him in Florida towards the end of his years while on a trip from Jerusalem. He is still missed.

George Antipas

March 31, 2018

As an undergraduate student at CCNY over fifty years ago I will never forget Professor Brenner's great lectures that introduced us to Electrical Engineering.
He was a great teacher. My condolences.

Mitch Haspel

April 23, 2012

Dear Rhoda and family,
I was searching the Internet to see if you had moved, when the notice of Egon's Z"L passing came up. It made me very sad and I remembered the visit my wife Caryn and I paid to your home in Florida just after we married, a bit over 6 years ago. I was amazed that after more than 30 years Egon remembered me so well, as an undergraduate student and as a PhD student, which I (finally) achieved in 1972. We now have 2 small boys and travel is not a trivial matter from so far away but we were thinking that we would come to visit you again when we are able to travel. Egon's memory stays with us, and we wish you comfort in that he had such a meaningful life. May his memory be for a blessing.

Demos Eitzer

February 4, 2012

Dear Rhoda
I just got the latest issue of CCNY Alumnus and was sorry to hear of your loss. We shared an office, and then adjoining offices, once we moved into administrative positions. Elaine and I remember him well. We dearly remember his attempt at being a actor in "HMS Pinafore??"

Sharpe (2 Corinthians 1:3,4)

December 31, 2011

I give my deepest condolences.

fred manasse

December 25, 2011

Rhoda,
So sorry to hear about Egon's recent death.I lost my brother Gus on Dec. 11th and I can emphasize with you.When you feel up to it let me know how I can help you to get on with your life.
fred manasse

Effie Nulman

December 23, 2011

Egon was a collegue and friend @ YU.We had many spirited discussions and debates.I still recall the parties he threw in his home for administration and faculty,and particularly his post commencement parties.He will be missed.

Condolences to his dear family.

Stephen Shepard

December 22, 2011

Professor Brenner was the faculty advisor to the City College Vector, the engineering magazine at CCNY, when I was the editor-in-chief. He was very helpful to me as an engineering student interested in journalism. I went on to become editor-in-chief of Business Week and now dean of the CYNY Graduate School of Journalism. He was an inspiring man who helped me find my way.

sal Quick

December 20, 2011

Dear Claudia and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We pray you will find comfort in knowing he lived well.
Phil and Sally Quick, the Ahouse family

Charles and Tina Kahn

December 20, 2011

Dear Rhoda,Dorothy and Claudia,
It is with fond memories and great sadness that we learned of the passing of Cousin Egon.Egon had a brilliant mind,a sharp wit,and a deep devotion to family.
Charles has such warm memories of Egon and of the whole family.He knew Egon since he was 9 years old.Egon and Rhoda opened their home to him when he needed a haven.When Charles was between jobs,Egon got him a position at Yeshiva University coordinating the Adult Continuing Education program.
We offer our heartfelt condolences to all of you.Egon will be with us,in our memories,always.
May you find comfort from the loving words you are receiving from the many people who remembered and admired Egon.
Love,
Tina and Charles Kahn

Yida

December 20, 2011

We can certainly be assured that God is willing and able to assist us when we are facing difficult times such as these ones. Psalms 46:1

Jacob (Jay) Blazer

December 19, 2011

Egon was a revered long time collegue at YU. I send my sincerest codolences to his wife, children and brother. May they be comforted among all mourners of Zion.

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