Philip Stadter

Phillips kindness, wit, intelligence and sense of fun was always present in every encounter we had with him. His love and regard for you, Lucia, was also always evident.

Dear Lucia,
My sincerest condoleances at the passing away of Philip. I shall always remember him as a great scholar and as a very kind and generous person. He hosted me on my very first longer scholarly stay abroad, from which I fondly remember not just the inspiring academic climate, but also the hospitality shown by both of you in your home. And I'm also proud that he was one of the examiners of my PhD, at the occasion of which you both visited Leuven. Philip will live on in his work,...

I send deepest condolences to Philip's whole family. We have lost a remarkable human being and a brilliant scholar. Phil was a wonderful colleague to me, even though I was down the road at Duke. He went out of his way to welcome me - as he so generously did everyone he met - and thoughtfully included me in one of his conferences. His gentle nature, real interest in others, and innovative and thorough scholarship were a real inspiration to me and others. I am so sorry for his loss.

Dear Lucia, I am very sad about Philip"s passing. I remember his warmth and kindness, his kind hospitality, his good humour. He was a magnificent human being and a great scholar. He was a friend I will dearly miss. I offer my sincere condolences to you and the family.

Dear Lucia and family,
I am so sorry for your loss which I know from experience is a very great one. I am one of only many helped by Philip at the very beginning of my career, through the long middle, and even in the last few years. He was such a kind, genuine, and gifted man. We will all miss him terribly. With love and tears from Fran, proud to call herself his friend

Dear Lucia
Like so many others I was very distressed to hear of Philip's death. He was a wonderful man, and a much-loved friend, and I have the happiest memories of times spent with him and with you both, going back all the way to your generous hospitality when I visited UNC around 1984/5, but also on many occasions thereafter. Few great scholars as sharp and energetic as Philip was are also so warm and such good company. He will be terribly missed.

I remember all these times that I saw Philip in Greece, Athens, Rethymnon and especially in Delphi. Philip was such a benevolent presence. I will never forget that when he was giving his talk on Plutarch and Delphi (in Delphi 2013) I thought to myself, oh my god, this is how Plutarch must have sounded. We will all miss his wisdom and philanthropia, but his work will always remind us of him. I offer my condolences to Lucia and their family.

So sad to hear of Philip's passing. He was a terrific scholar and a wonderful person. He was my dissertation director at UNC and made the academic journey one of pleasant discovery. I will never forget his kindness.