EUGENE-LIGHT-Obituary

EUGENE LIGHT

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LIGHT--Eugene "Gene", died at the age of 90 from chronic respiratory failure at his home in White Plains, New York on August 6, 2022 surrounded by his family. Born in Brooklyn on December 7, 1931, Gene attended the High School of Music and Art in upper Manhattan, graduating in 1949. After a year...

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Our dad, Bill Golub, hired Gene when he was a young commercial artist, and was always so proud of his success in the world. They stayed friends for more than 60 years. We cherish the memories of our families together. He will be missed. -- Judy Berg, Nancy Adler, Maxine Golub and families

As Director of the Society of Illustrators 1984-2006 I knew Gene well. Interesting, generous, honestly humble but confident. What a great run he had. To be remembered.

My husband Nick Benton worked with Gene at Time Inc for years and always had great stories about Gene's sense of humor and fun. I hope messaged from family and friends will be a comfort at this sad time. Kitty Benton