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Ira Konigsberg

Ann Arbor, Michigan

1935 - 2024

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Konigsberg, IraIra Konigsberg (May 30, 1935 – June 17, 2024)Ira Konigsberg passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 89. He leaves behind his partner of 17 years Martha "Mickey" Price; and he is preceded in death by his second wife, Nancy Hillary Konigsberg; sister Rita Katcher and their...

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I still think of you every time I watch a Kubrick film. You walked into a big room after we watched 2001 and you said "what can you say about a movie that is about everything". That memory will always stick with me. RIP

My deepest condolences. Professor Konigsberg was my favorite professor at U of M. I am sorry for your loss. May he rest in piece.

A dear friend over many years and celebrations. I pen this tome As my guitar gently weeps. A star shines brightly beaming down on AA and throughout the galaxy featuring an amazing character in the film of life and love. We will miss you and never forget you. Our prayers and sympathies to Mickey and family and friends. Till we meet again, Ira...adieu, adieu. Vic and Elaine

Oh, this is a big one for me. I worked for Ira Konigsberg , who was the Dean of the Film and Video (now Screen Studies, I believe) department at the University of Michigan where I received my undergraduate degree. This was my work study assignment and I loved being there. I met some of the most amazing people in my life through him and I learned a ton from his wisdom. I remember so vividly a memory being in someone´s student film and I was really bad. I was terrified to see it at the student...

Ira, we will miss your intelligent conversations, dry humor, and warm hospitality. Peace dear friend.

I cherish Ira's love of movies, books and stories. Also his years of organizing special film screening for students and the community at the Michigan Theater. Ira will be deeply missed. Deepest love to his family.

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