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Logan Heine uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
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I was a drawing student of professor Anthony Panzera. Hunter college 2012. He had tremendous impact on me. Today I found some practice 20 min life drawings I did in his class. I wanted to reach out him and get his book. I remember he was working on Leonardo series in 2012. I treasure signed original books with deep meaning. In trying to find him today to reconnect and get his book, I was devastated to discover that he passed.
I never got to tell him what an incredible, impactful teacher he was, changed my life. What he contributed to me, will always be a part of me.
If anyone can get tell me how to purchase/ acquire a signed original copy of book or an original work of his of any kind I would be extremely interested to have this and pass down in my family. —Logan Heine 949.547.2655
This photo of drawing I just found from his class. I was never good at being quick at this. I liked how this one was dated and marked like this “12/12/12 - 20 min”
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bruce sodervick posted a condolence
Saturday, November 21, 2020
Hey Marie,
I guess it's been quite a great trip for us all these lifetimes. Let's try to do well these last years...
Bruce
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bruce sodervick posted a condolence
Saturday, November 21, 2020
So I said to Bud years ago at a CAA conference in NYC: "A harlequin and a dalmatian get into a checker cab ..."
Bruce Sodervick
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Derek Brueckner posted a condolence
Sunday, October 18, 2020
I first met Anthony when I was a MFA student at Hunter College in 1990. (With Anthony being my professor, I was never comfortable with informally addressing him as "Bud") As a very young man moving from a small Canadian prairie city to New York City for graduate school, collectively was an overwhelming adjustment.
For me as a figurative artist competing in a very conceptual art department and MFA program Anthony was at times a pressure release for me from the intense demands of the Hunter MFA Program. As the only figure artist in the MFA faculty at Hunter, Anthony always offered guidance with consistent kindness and support; even inviting me over to his house in Mendham, NJ for dinner and meeting his wonderful wife Marie on a few occasions. I had the immense pleasure of being his TA for the life-size figure drawing course and of course he was instrumental as my advisor for my MFA show in 1991.
Even after all these years I still remember our end of the week meetings in the MFA studio building on 41st street where he would make his last stop at my studio before he would drive back to NJ. At that point he was relaxed (with his thin tie completely removed) and yet after a long difficult week still finding the energy and enthusiasm to give me his support and advice.
Upon graduation Anthony gave me a set of very special Koh-I-noor sanguine drawings pencils from Florence (some of which I still have to this day) After leaving New York upon graduation over the past 29 years I only saw Anthony a dozen times or so, staying with him briefly once or twice in NJ, continuing to cherish each of these brief visits with Anthony. In 1993 he graciously agreed to write an essay on my behalf for my first solo exhibition. Patiently he continued for many years offering to send letters of recommendations to help me obtain a teaching position. (I suspect Marie may have assisted with many of those letters)
During the summer of 1996 participating at an artist residency in Umbria I met with Anthony for a day trip to Florence. We of course went around to experience art, architecture and to just soak in the culture and history of the Renaissance. I was with a couple of people from the artist residency and Anthony immediately became the kind and wise teacher to all of us. At the end of the day we all had a lovely dinner and Anthony invited me up to his place for a night cap where he introduced me to a modest amount of grappa.
Later I would visit him again in NJ where we would once again have modest amounts of grappa again but this time while listening to opera and showing me a painting and drawing he had done of Madonna back in the early 80s. (the singer and pop icon had modelled for Anthony and a few other NY artists at that time before her fame and fortune).
Other highlighted visits included him drawing a portrait of me, us both drawing a model in his studio and us going to a protest at the Whitney Museum. To my deepest regrets, unfortunately our visits became far and few over the last years during my trips to New York. Our last meeting circa 2014 was by chance at a Hunter College Times Square Gallery opening where he greeted me with a huge hug. After the opening we drove to the upper east side near Hunter College, where he dropped me off, and after we parted as usual had me reminiscing of our past times together.
Now back in Canada and as a university educator for the last 22 years I feel a part of Anthony is always with me when I am teaching life drawing to my students. I will deeply deeply miss him, and will always remember his kindness and love to a student who needed so much of his help at the time.
My deepest condolences to Anthony’s wife Marie, their children, granddaughter, and the Panzera Family at large.
Much affection and love,
Derek Brueckner
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David Lavallee posted a condolence
Friday, October 9, 2020
Our dear Bud was a precious soul and true friend dearly loved by my wife Eileen and I. He was my colleague at Hunter College, where I knew of him by reputation, but we were in different departments across Manhattan from each other. It was our great good fortune that, after I had left Hunter, we became friends through joint friends of our wives.
We shared many wonderful meals and museum trips along with Eileen and Marie and became close, dear friends, staying at each other’s homes and chatting regularly. Eileen and Bud each fought their battles with cancer over the past two years and succumbed within two months of each other. They were both so courageous and selfless through the whole struggle, valiantly doing their best to keep Marie and my spirits positive, even when they were in such pain.
I will always remember Bud’s big heart, gentle manner, his strong ties to family and friends and his inestimable talent. The world has lost a shining light, but he has given so many of us wonderful memories and his art to nourish our souls and lift our spirits.
With love and respect,
David Lavallee
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Joanna uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
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I just wanted to share some more photos of Bud, with his loved ones, doing the things he loved.
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Robert posted a condolence
Sunday, September 27, 2020
Buddy, the early years… Soft spoken with a gentle smile, subtle humor and a genuine nice person. I often think back to our days in Brooklyn where the family lived, almost all within walking distance. We came from a large family of twelve uncles and aunts, on the Panzera side, so every event was large and politely put “robust”.
On Christmas day we would travel to each family to say Merry Christmas and get to share the “toy” that we had received. Going to visit Aunt Louise and Uncle Tony was fun, because they lived on 33rd and 3rd and it gave us the opportunity to use our Brooklyn accent to repeat “Turdy Turd and Derd”. Buddy and family eventually moved to Highland, NY, which was great, because that is where our Grandparents lived, and we were able to get together more often.
Our grandparents house in Highland, NY was a place that was open to all and required no notice other than showing up. It was a house that seemed to have endless bedrooms, and a big kitchen with a large cast iron stove, that was always burning wood to heat the house and do the cooking and it had “outdoor plumbing”. I particularly remember one Summer when Buddy and I were there just hanging out. Buddy was doodling and when finished he showed me a detailed hand drawn picture he did of a very intricate scene of a native island girl surrounded by thick tropical forest, that was my first realization of Buddy’s God given talent.
Another early adventure we had was one summer we decided that we were going to earn enough money picking berries to buy plane tickets to go visit our Uncle Joey, who lived in California. So off to Grandma’s house, where there were farms and berry orchards and we were ready to earn. The adventure became a reality and after two hours in the hot July sun picking berries we looked at each other and headed back to the house to finish the day hanging out in the barn with the animals and lying in the hammock. Needless to say the 25 cents we earned was not enough for the plane ticket to California. Our plane trip to see Uncle Joey would have to wait until another time.
Later in our years, we had both just graduated high school and were trying to decide what our next “big step” in life would be. Buddy expressed he was going to join the Navy and I was contemplating going to college. After spending the day discussing the merits of both moves and solving all the problems in the world, we said goodbye. Well I went in the Navy and Buddy went off to College in New Paltz, NY to study art. An extremely great choice and the rest is history.
He was a cousin; he was a best friend and he will be greatly missed.
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Alex uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, September 26, 2020
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Every time I see an orange, sheep or cocktail around the holidays I smile and think of Buddy. It was a true blessing to see him work as an artist. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
Love,
Alex
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Michael Barbera posted a condolence
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Buddy showed us you did not have to be physical or loud to be strong. His quiet kindness will always be how I remember him.
Love,
Michael B
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Alessandra posted a condolence
Thursday, September 24, 2020
If I believed in the afterlife, Bud, I would know you are joining my father at a dinner table with plenty of wine and pasta, telling jokes, carving orange peels, and discussing paintings.
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Matt posted a condolence
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Rest In Peace, Buddy.
To a wonderful family man, extremely talented artist, and the best orange man sculptor to ever live.
Your place at the head of the table at Xmas eve will be missed.
Thoughts and prayers
Love, Matt & Tara
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The family of Anthony Panzera, Jr. uploaded a photo
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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Patti Sicalowski Benedetti posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Rest in Peace Dear Bud. You may no longer be with us but will remain in our thoughts and memories forever. Love Patti B
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susan barbera uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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Buddy was an amazing man. As a girl I remember being awed by this man, an artist, who would just pull out his sketch pad and draw. I remember Marie and Bud babysat us and took us to a beach and we were amazed that we got to stay there until dark and we watched the shooting stars. Whenever I see a shooting star, I think of that night and now I will think of Bud in the heavens (driving a Peugeot).
But, mostly I remember all the Christmas Eves we spent together and the comfort I had being there. Listening to Bud's not that funny jokes and still laughing hysterically because of how much he liked them, learning the art of carving orange men and the trip to his studio after dinner to see his latest paintings and sketches. We are lucky to have a few of his paintings on our walls and they bring me such incredible tranquility.
Bud was taken way to early from his wife, my dear cousin Marie and his children Lisa and Guido. We will be there for them and each other as we are famiglia.
Love,
Susan Barbera
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luddy.benedetti@comcast.net posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
The Legacy of Anthony J Panzera speaks for itself. For those of us who were fortunate enough to know him we saw an incredible person who was kind, patient, talented, and contributed in a major way to the Art World. He was also a loving father and husband and will live on in my heart forever. Luddy❤️
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Enrico Perizzato lit a candle
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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A big hug to the whole family. Even though we are distant, I am close to you with thoughts and prayers.
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Joanna uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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We are so heartbroken at Bud’s passing. He was kind, patient, charismatic, funny, incredibly talented and loving. I was very lucky to have him as my father-in-law and I loved him very much. My heartfelt condolences go out to all his loved ones, especially his wife, children and granddaughter. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him.
Our Locations:
Mendham Location:
8 Hilltop Road
Mendham, NJ 07945
973-543-4720
Peapack Location:
176 Main Street
Peapack NJ 07977
908-234-0590
For GPS Purposes use Gladstone, NJ 07934