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STANLEY DAVIS Obituary

DAVIS, Stanley M. Stanley M. Davis, of Brookline, died peacefully at home on the 5th of March, 2022. For 40 years, he was the beloved husband of the late Barbara (Goldenberg) Davis, and the father of Richard and Leonard Davis, stepfather to Michael Braverman, Lisa Predella, and Hilary Rochelle, and had 10 grandchildren. A kind and gentle mustachioed giant, Stan grew up in the Bronx in a three generation household, and graduated from PS 95 and De Witt Clinton H.S. He graduated from Brandeis University and earned a Masters and Doctorate from Washington University in St Louis, MO. Stan was a professor at The Harvard Business School, Columbia Business School, and Boston University. He left academia to write, consult, and lecture around the world. His 15 books were translated into more than a dozen languages. As a futurist, speaker, and consultant, he traveled the world advising Fortune 500 companies, heads of state, and a variety of organizations. Stan was a lifelong swimmer who swam in any temperature or body of water. Also an avid needle pointer, he produced original artworks and recreated classical paintings and favorite landscapes. A lifelong learner, Stan was active at The Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement as both a student and instructor. Stan's memoir Tall Tales reflected his great physical and intellectual stature. Combining his self-reflective nature and big picture thinking, he mixed biographical stories with poetry and fiction. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Stan's name to Parkinson's Foundation, www.parkinson.org or The Humane Society, www.masshumane.org Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300 www.levinechapel.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 12 to Mar. 13, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for STANLEY DAVIS

10 Entries

Ellen Heyman Rachich

May 30, 2022

I am so sorry to read of Stan´s passing. May his memory be a blessing. His folks were like second parents to me as my parents were very close with Naomi and Dave. We grew up in the Amalgamated together and in later life spoke to him when I was in Boston. Stan was my first real date when we went to see Witness For The Prosecution on Broadway. We shared so many family memories. My sympathy to Ellen and Mike.

Deborah J Cornwall

May 9, 2022

Stan was a gentle giant whose intellect, compassion, and wit will long be remembered by all who knew him.

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Joel Friedman

March 21, 2022

Stan and I were very close friends. Two Bronx boys who made it in a Harvard world. I enjoyed and respected him more than any other friend. I had the privilege of traveling with him to some of his lectures, often in far away places and exotic environments. I marveled at is ability to speak in front of audiences of hundreds of prominent and accomplished people and hold their interest and attention, inform and entertain, and receive the respect he so richly deserved, an achievement no one else I know had been able to accomplish. He was often uncomfortable being the tallest person in the room and often commented that this world was not designed for people as tall as he, yet he always lived up to being head and shoulders above most anyone else I had the privilege to call my friend. I miss you Stan! Rest In Peace.

Pete

March 20, 2022

So many family memories keep us together. Thanks to all who contributed here. Love, Stan and Bobbi´s family

Marty Aronson

March 17, 2022

We´ve all lost an amazing man. I so enjoyed my special friendship with Stan. We shared so many happy hours talking, exchanging ideas, and enjoying each other´s writing. We met years ago at HILR where I became aware of Stan´s intellectual prowess. He and I shared a lot of laughs and the fun of occasional get togethers with our wives, Bobbi and Ellen. I will miss this special friend.

T.R Fay

March 16, 2022

Michael, Lisa and Hilary. I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family

Deborah Cornwall

March 15, 2022

Stan was a wonderful guy. When I studied his work in business school, little did I know that he would end up as a friend, along with his dear Bobbi and Einstein. Tall, handsome, personable, and brilliant. I think of the two of them every morning. To know Stan was to love him.

Miriam goldman

March 13, 2022

So sorry to hear of your loss. Stan (and often Einstein) were regulars at the poker game my husband Maurie Stiefel and I hosted in our house. He and Maurie were good friends. My sincerest condolences

Dan Keohane

March 13, 2022

Dear Davis family,
My wife, Anne, and I are deeply saddened by Stan's passing. We were good friends at HILR for many years and regretfully lost contact when we retired a few years ago. Stan was a very good friend and will be sadly missed.

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