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Brian S. "Lewy" Lewis

Fountain Valley, California

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July 1, 2021 On Thursday, July 1, 2021, Professor Brian S. "Lewy" Lewis passed away peacefully at his Corona Del Mar home with his loving wife, Abbie, by his side, as she's been for thirty-two years. Brian was 77 and, within these years, he lived life to the fullest. At an early age, Brian's...

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I was at my friend Keith Fialcowitz's house in Orange, California when I looked up Brian on the Internet. We were talking about how we enjoyed him and his classes many decades ago. I was stunned when it said that he had passed the month before. I had contacted Brian two years previously and we exchanged emails. When I mentioned that I was still friends with another student of his (from 40 years before) Keith Fialcowitz, he said that Keith was one of his best students. Brian and I had the same...

I'm shocked and saddened by the passing of Brian Lewis, who guided me in the production of my first 16mm film and got me my first break, ultimately leading to my career as a professor of film at Chapman University. May he rest in peace.

Was so pleased to see that my scene was in the Volleyball Doc. Thank you! Can't believe you are gone. My condolences to the Lewis family.

My condolences to the Lewis family. Brian inspired me as a film teacher and filmmaker. His documentary about beach volleyball is one of the best out there.

May the love of Christ be wrapped all about and in you forever.