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Peter Marzio

Houston, Texas

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MarzioPeter Cort Marzio 1943?2010 visionary Director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, dedicated his career to making the art of world cultures accessible to all. He often recounted how art had changed his life. As a freshman on an athletic scholarship at Juniata College in Pennsylvania, he...

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I will always remember Christmas in Paris, riding on the back of your motorcycle and then April in Trastevere, being introduced to Caravaggio and to your perspective that anything was possible and everything was connected. We went our separate ways, but I'll always remember you. Sempre Mangia Zuccharo.

I can't imagine the MFAH without Peter. I enjoyed his warm hello, wonderful smile and sparkling eyes. He had a commanding presence and he was so knowledgeable about art and people.

Thank you, Dr. Marzio. Rest in peace.

Rest In Peace Dr. Marzio

Will miss that great smile. Always made you feel notice just by saying Hello. No matter who you were (big or small in title). I will always remember Dr. Marzio with a great smile and kindness.

Dr. Peter Marzio was always a great friend and thoughtful human being. He will be missed.

I had the great pleasure of knowing Peter many years ago while creating SOUTHWEST ART MAGAZINE...Our condolences to his family and to his Museum Family..
Gary Alan BeBout
William E Freckleton (1932-1994) Rest in Peace

Peter C. Marzio was a very interesting man.He had great sensitivity for art. He loved and recognized of art as the ultimate human experience and activity. He could be moved to tears by art. He had the brilliance to think outside of conventions and a tremendous force of will and energy to materialize his vision of art for all people. I will miss him greatly. My condolences to everyone who loved and respected this wonderful man.