Temple University Athletics
Trustee Lewis Katz, CST ’63, Killed in Plane Crash
6.2.14 | General
Lewis Katz, CST '63, a vibrant member of the Temple University community from his time as a student in the early 1960s to his receipt of an honorary degree just a few weeks ago, was killed Saturday night in a plane crash. Katz was a long-time member of the Temple Board of Trustees.
According to reports on Philly.com, all seven people aboard a private plane that crashed in a Massachusetts air field Saturday night were killed. Katz was among the passengers.
"This is an incalculable loss for Temple, for Philadelphia, and for all those who knew and cherished their relationship with Lewis Katz," said Temple University President Neil D. Theobald. "Lewis' impact on this university will be felt by Temple students for decades to come."
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"Temple University and Temple Athletics lost a champion with the tragic death of Trustee Lewis Katz. Lewis touched so many lives, not just at Temple, but worldwide with his philanthropy. He was truly a great man. Ours thoughts and prayers are with his family, and the families of the others who lost their lives in the crash." - Kevin Clark, Vice President and Director of Athletics, Temple University.
"I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Lewis Katz. I had just talked to him following his moving speech at our recent commencement, so this news comes as even more of a shock. No one cared more for Temple University that he did. He was a kind, passionate man whose generosity extended well beyond the Temple community. My thoughts are with his family during this tragic time." – Fran Dunphy, Men's Basketball Coach, Temple University
"I am sadly mourning the tragic loss of Lewis Katz. He was not only a tremendous leader, supporter, and believer in Temple and Temple athletics, he was also my friend. My heart is heavy knowing he will no longer be with us. His impact will be missed both here on campus and throughout all the communities he touched with his many business and philanthropic endeavors. My deepest condolences are extended to Drew, Melissa, and their families." - Matt Rhule, Head Football Coach, Temple University
"I am saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Lewis Katz. He gave back so much to his alma mater and had a special love for Temple Athletics. He will be greatly missed for his compassion and generosity. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and to the families of all touched by this tragedy." - Tonya Cardoza, Women's Basketball Coach, Temple University
"I was devastated to hear of the passing of Lewis Katz. My prayers go out to his daughter, Melissa, and son, Drew, and their families. As part of the Temple family I obviously knew him professionally but, more importantly, my family and I have had a long relationship with Lewis and his family for over 20 years. I lived near his family in Cherry Hill and Melissa in northern New Jersey. I don't think a month ever went by without he and I speaking on the phone. The world lost a kind and generous man whose first love in life was his family and his second what he could do to help others." - Ed Foley, Asst. Head Football Coach, Temple University
According to reports on Philly.com, all seven people aboard a private plane that crashed in a Massachusetts air field Saturday night were killed. Katz was among the passengers.
"This is an incalculable loss for Temple, for Philadelphia, and for all those who knew and cherished their relationship with Lewis Katz," said Temple University President Neil D. Theobald. "Lewis' impact on this university will be felt by Temple students for decades to come."
Full Temple University Obituary click here
"Temple University and Temple Athletics lost a champion with the tragic death of Trustee Lewis Katz. Lewis touched so many lives, not just at Temple, but worldwide with his philanthropy. He was truly a great man. Ours thoughts and prayers are with his family, and the families of the others who lost their lives in the crash." - Kevin Clark, Vice President and Director of Athletics, Temple University.
"I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Lewis Katz. I had just talked to him following his moving speech at our recent commencement, so this news comes as even more of a shock. No one cared more for Temple University that he did. He was a kind, passionate man whose generosity extended well beyond the Temple community. My thoughts are with his family during this tragic time." – Fran Dunphy, Men's Basketball Coach, Temple University
"I am sadly mourning the tragic loss of Lewis Katz. He was not only a tremendous leader, supporter, and believer in Temple and Temple athletics, he was also my friend. My heart is heavy knowing he will no longer be with us. His impact will be missed both here on campus and throughout all the communities he touched with his many business and philanthropic endeavors. My deepest condolences are extended to Drew, Melissa, and their families." - Matt Rhule, Head Football Coach, Temple University
"I am saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Lewis Katz. He gave back so much to his alma mater and had a special love for Temple Athletics. He will be greatly missed for his compassion and generosity. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and to the families of all touched by this tragedy." - Tonya Cardoza, Women's Basketball Coach, Temple University
"I was devastated to hear of the passing of Lewis Katz. My prayers go out to his daughter, Melissa, and son, Drew, and their families. As part of the Temple family I obviously knew him professionally but, more importantly, my family and I have had a long relationship with Lewis and his family for over 20 years. I lived near his family in Cherry Hill and Melissa in northern New Jersey. I don't think a month ever went by without he and I speaking on the phone. The world lost a kind and generous man whose first love in life was his family and his second what he could do to help others." - Ed Foley, Asst. Head Football Coach, Temple University
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