Kurt J. Matzdorf

Dr. Matzdorf was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. I work for SUNY System Administration and Dr. Matzdorf provided us with our Chancellor's Awards for Excellence medallions so I had the pleasure of speaking to him personally over the years. I'll never forget the first time that I met him in person - always a gentleman - class act. He will be missed, but he left a wonderful legacy. I send my condolences to the Matzdorf family. God bless you during this difficult time.

A true gentleman and great silversmith. That is what I'll remember about Kurt Matzdorf. I had the pleasure of meeting Kurt only one time - it was 1997 at Yeshiva University Museum in New York when SAS had its Judaica Today show. What impressed me most when we were speaking that day, was my feeling of a profound presence of someone who has had a huge impact on the world of silversmithing and teaching. What a sweet and talented man he was.