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EUGENE STAVIS Obituary

Stavis, Eugene B. Of New York City. Born in Boston and educated at Brookline High School and Boston University, Mr. Stavis passed away on December 30th. He was an eminent professor of film history for 30 years at The School of Visual Arts and former Director of the American Cinemateque. He founded the BU Film Society in the early 1960's and produced books and films on film history. He is survived by his brother, Hillel, his sister, Laurel, his nephews, Steven Harper and Myles Stavis and by his niece, Lily Stavis. A public memorial will be announced later in New York. Donations may be directed to: www.actorsfund.org

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 13 to Jan. 14, 2014.

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Portrait of Eugene B Stavis by Tom Ellis

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February 8, 2019

Gene was one of the loves of my life. A mentor, and a great friend, he helped me through many dark passages, and we shared many bright moments together. Bigger than life, and generous to a fault, he made everyone around him feel special. One of his students scratched a remark on a desk saying... GENE STAVIS IS GOD! And, may I add, he was God with a sense of humor.

Gene and I talked often about films, and I asked him if he was selective about collecting, and he said no, that every single thing ever put on film should be saved.

January 14, 2014

Condolences from the Short family
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Allan and Betty
Marjorie

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January 14, 2014

From the Short family, our sincere condolences

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