It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Eric Weitz (Ewing Township, New Jersey), who passed away, on July 1, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Eric Weitz to show support.

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July 6, 2021

Nancy R. Tag lit a candle

“Eric enriched our lives as professionals, academics, and human beings. It was exciting to be guided, supported, and inspired by his leadership. What a great loss — and profound legacy. I am so sad, but forever grateful.”

July 3, 2021

Theo lit a candle

“In loving memory of Eric Weitz, You were such a brilliant man and an exceptional professor. Thank you for all the passion you poured into every lecture and the time you shared connecting with me. Someone so special will not be forgotten.”

July 3, 2021

Lou Marinoff lit a candle

“In loving memory of Eric Weitz, an exemplary Dean, historian, colleague, and friend. Saddened by his loss, grateful to have known him.”

July 2, 2021

Robert Santos planted 40 trees

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July 2, 2021

Tyler Stovall lit a candle

“In loving memory of Eric Weitz, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”

July 2, 2021

David Unger lit a candle

“Eric was an exceptional human being: an excellent scholar, a generous and visionary Dean, a kind and embracing person. In all measures, he was a man for all seasons. Anne and I enjoyed breaking bread with him and Brigitta and sharing valuable moments. He wanted to make this a better world and he did so at City College. He was always open to ideas and willing to find the funds to enact them. What a lovely man. I hope his family will find comfort in hearing how many lives Eric touched and enriched”

July 2, 2021

Harold Aram Veeser lit a candle

“I am so sorry that Eric Weitz is gone. Eric was a brilliant scholar and a gifted writer. He was a great supporter of the English Department as well as of the Arts and Humanities division. As Dean he enabled us to hire three outstanding young scholars: Vaclav Paris, Robert Higney, and Cheryl Sterling. He read my own books with care and deep insight. I last saw him when he and I had lunch at Maison Kayser on the UWS. I am deeply saddened by his ordeal and passing. My heartfelt condolences to Brigi”

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July 28, 2021

Joseph Nieszner wrote a sympathy message

“Dr. Weitz was the best teacher I have ever had and was a great human being. He helped me out both academically and personally on numerous occasions during my undergraduate career at the University of Minnesota. He always had time to talk which had a significant, positive, impact during a rough time in my life. For that I will be forever thankful to him. My condolences.”

July 6, 2021

MC Binz-Scharf wrote a sympathy message

“Rest In Peace, Eric. You were a tireless advocate for your junior and mid career colleagues. Im so grateful to have been part of the Human Rights Seminar you co-founded with Rajan Menon. Scheinheiligkeit war Dir ein Fremdwort. In Dankbarkeit und Trauer, MC.”

July 6, 2021

Denise Tuzo wrote a sympathy message

“I send my sincerest and truest condolences to the family. May Dr. Weitz stay in the hands of GOD that holds and keeps him safe in His care. May Dr. Weitz stay safe in the House of GOD to keep him forevermore. In prayer, Denise Tuzo”

July 5, 2021

Anthony Perez wrote a sympathy message

“My condolences to the family and friends of Eric Weitz. I had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know him as one of the finalists for the position of dean several years ago. I always found him to be engaging and easy to talk to. Not only is this a tremendous loss to those who knew him on a personal level, but to the City College community as well. Rest well, my friend. Anthony Perez”

July 4, 2021

Raquel Chang-Rodriguez wrote a sympathy message

“Eric was a wonderful dean, supportive of excellence in all aspects of CCNY’s academic endeavors.In my home Department (Classical and Modern Langs/Lits) he left a lasting mark: Eric’s help was paramount in securing the Cátedra Vargas Llosa and the acquisition of Review, the leading journal in Latin American Lit/ Cult. As a person I remember him as a curious, refined, and cosmopolitan individual. My sympathy to his family, particularly his wife Brigitta. Raquel Chang-Rodriguez”

July 4, 2021

Jack Amariglio wrote a sympathy message

“I had the fortune of knowing Eric in the late 60s from the community center and Camp Hurley, and thereafter. He was an extraordinarily kind, generous man, a fine historical researcher, a brilliant author, with a lifelong deep respect for hard work, and also for the oppressed and hated of this earth. In all his work, he chose to be a conduit and a voice for all those who struggled to have one. He will be sorely missed. Sincerest condolences to his family, friends, and comrades.. Jack Amariglio”

July 4, 2021

Jenny Wolkowicki wrote a sympathy message

“It was such an honor to have worked with Dr. Weitz on " A World Divided" at Princeton University Press. He was a remarkable man. I will always remember him. My most sincere condolences to the family. Jenny Wolkowicki Princeton University Press”

July 3, 2021

Migen Prifti wrote a sympathy message

“My sincerest and deepest condolences to the family and friends. It was such an honor to work with him at the Dean’s office and get to know him. Migen Prifti, CCNY”

July 2, 2021

aaron weinstein wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Eric Weitz, Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. I am very saddened to hear this news. Eric had an office next to mine. We would talk when he was on campus, as we grew up in the same neighborhood and went to the same places when younger. I am so sorry Sincerely Aaron Weinstein”

July 2, 2021

Jeffrey Blustein wrote a sympathy message

“What a brilliant and thoughtful man. I sat on many committee meetings with him and felt honored that he included me. My condolences to his family.”

July 2, 2021

Tyler Stovall wrote a sympathy message

“My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Eric Weitz on this sad occasion. Eric was a wonderful man, one I had the privilege of knowing all the way from our years together in Camp Hurley to our shared experiences as historians. The very definition of a gentleman and a scholar, he was a dear friend whose life left this world a better place.”

July 2, 2021

Celia Lloyd wrote a sympathy message

“My deepest condolences to Eric’s family and friends.”

July 2, 2021

Elizabeth Mazzola wrote a sympathy message

“My sincerest condolences to Eric's family. He will be remembered as a great fighter for City College, and his strength changed and honored us. Elizabeth Mazzola (CCNY)”