Monique and I knew Josh, Kathie and Jack during the Bainbridge years. Josh always seemed to be a quiet, gentle soul who had great intellect. I appreciated his reviews of my trading strategies and I think he appreciated my input on his latest entrepreneurial ideas. But mostly, we enjoyed he and Kathie’s company solving the world’s problems with a bottle of wine on our deck.

I met Josh at Brown in 1977, and his warmth, intelligence and good humor drew me to him, as well as his easygoing manner in extended conversation over coffee and cigarettes.  He encouraged me to pursue my art in the electronic music studio at Brown, which was way over my head, but giving me the opportunity was typical of his generosity. I shared my first apartment in New York with Josh—a loft in then desolate Williamsburg, Then he moved to a rooming house on 11th St in the West Village, and, at his suggestion, I moved into my own room there too. We traded in space for the chance to be in Manhattan. I saw him often during those early years, until I left the city to finish college. When I returned, he once again offered me housing in the second bedroom of his apartment on Kenmare St. I began to clean (by necessity) the communal spaces in the apartment, and eventually did it for money to bolster my precarious freelance lifestyle. This was as he was pursuing his work with Dino de Laurentis. Our lives diverged as he eventually moved to LA for his burgeoning career. We kept in loose contact for a while, but I regret that we fell out of touch, though I would hear about him through our mutual friend Connie Ahlstrom. I was not surprised when I heard of his many accomplishments over the years. But I will never forget his kindness to me,  the young, somewhat insufferable egotist I was at the time. I am saddened by his loss, and extend my condolences to his family and friends. 

Josh and I crossed paths in our work at Amazon - he had a unique combination of genius-level intellect, sharp wit and self-deprecating sense of humor, and an endearing approach to creating and sustaining relationships. I have only fond memories of my time working with Josh, and am saddened to hear this news. His legacy will live on at Amazon, and elsewhere.

Josh was an incredible person - innovative, creative, smart and so kind. He defied ‘type’ and I personally learned so much from him — especially how he brought together people and ideas to build new things. I was fortunate to work with him in the early 2000s at MGM, and then again when he was at Amazon and I was one of his business partners at another company. Condolences to his family and friends. God bless, Josh.

This is such a wonderful memorial to Josh. We were friends in college but lost touch over the years. Nevertheless, I recognize so many of us interests and traits from those early years. I still treasure a teal and black scarf he knitted for me when he was first learning to knit. 

Echoing the many wonderful remembrances here. 

Had a brief crossing-of-paths with Josh back in the seventies. Shared an apartment for a year on Hidden Street in Providence.  The room he inhabited was not so much a room as a disaster area. Josh was oblivious. He had had more important things to do other than to change his sheets.  So, every couple of months when Josh was out, the roomies would gather to push the flotsam back into his room just enough so that the door could be closed.   

One of the kindest, gentlest souls for sure.  Based on the stories shared here, that character trait lasted him a lifetime.

I met Josh when I was a 19 year old punk rock kid in NYC through my friend Dan Connelly - he was living in a run down rooming house on West 10th street and we went to Joe Jr's for breakfast around the corner - I liked Josh immediately he was a calm presence and quietly funny (not unlike Sara Rose) - he was wearing a white button up shirt and khakis and I think that's the only thing I saw him wear as long as I knew him. Every time I saw Josh over the years it was comforting and felt like family even if we hadn't seen each other for a few years - he was one of the few people who called me "Joshy" that didn't bother me - it's hard to believe he's gone I will really miss him - sometimes you don't understand the place someone had in your life until after they are gone 

I worked with Josh at Amazon. Josh was incredibly helpful in the early days of ad supported video.  RIP Josh.

I was sad to learn the passing of my cousin Josh. My memories of Josh come from my years growing up as a child.  Even though we hadn’t spoken in years, he was still family. Josh will be missed by all his friends and family.

I spent time with Josh when he was part of the Unbox team and he always impressed with his smarts, sense of humor and an obvious love for his family. My condolences to all his family and friends. 

I worked with Josh in the begining of Amazon studios. He was always helpful to me, especially because I didn't understand the Amazon way of things. I shared an office with Josh and Tara Sorensen for a while so we talked a lot. He was very funny and kind but he definitly had his own way of doing things. I enjoyed listening to him negotiate over the phone, his brillence always came through but so did some of his humor. Josh was easy to talk to, and he was a natural mentor, but most of all he was a kind and giving person. He will be missed.

Met that Josh animal through Sam Goldrich when Josh was working in NYC for Dino - as I left Universal in 1985 and started building the Mount Company, recruiting Josh became a priority. In those ancient times we co financed almost all of our 27 films over twenty years.  Josh moved from International Sales to Partner and the Mount Co became Mount/Kramer.” Mr Kramer was the smartest, most loyal and funniest partner one could ever want. Gifted pianist , author of sophisticated short stories, excellent negotiation skills, and a real appreciation for good films.   Roman  Sidney, Ron and many others respected him and counted on him.  As did I.    

Missing him doesn’t quiet explain the void Josh left for all of his friends, family and partners - a rare bird indeed.

While many knew Josh as a fierce negotiator. I knew Josh as a kind, funny and amazingly brilliant man. He never ceased to amaze me with his ability to figure out anything and everything… and then completely master it.  After creating a BA portal for Amazon Studios to track deals, I asked Josh if he had a background in computer science. Nope. But he picked it up as quickly as a child learns to ride a bike.

I had the fortunate (or unfortunate 🤣) luck to share an office with Josh at Amazon in Sherman Oaks as he worked out of LA one week a month. An addictive coffee drinker, Josh would collect half-filled coffee cups on his desk, alongside Starbucks Protein Snack boxes like a child collects Pokemon cards. I always debated about whether to clean up after him between his visits from Seattle, but the mom in me couldn’t resist seeing how long it would take for Josh to clean it up himself. I began to think Josh quite appreciated the 3rd grade science experiment of it all…rates of mold growth on liquids vs. solids. Years later, in an OP1 meeting, Jeff Bezos wanted more information on some metrics provided in a document. Josh, of course, had the answers. He didn’t just have them in an excel spreadsheet but also created some nifty charts. (Jeff happened to be eating his lunch during this meeting.) Josh lumbered over with his PC which was coated in a thick layer of dust and coffee stains (probably some Starbucks protein box crumbs as well). After wowing Jeff with his dive deep approach, Jeff joked about how impressively filthy Josh’s computer was – it got quite a laugh from the room. Jeff never finished the rest of his lunch. When the meeting concluded, Jeff quickly wiped down the table in front of him. That was Josh’s brilliance – it wasn’t bright and shiny, it was modest and sometimes messy but always spectacularly brilliant. Josh didn’t need to impress anyone – it seemed more about his own journey as a lifelong learner. And at every turn, he was there to lift someone up. Over the years, I came to learn there was a lot of things Josh never took credit for – he was happy just to see the idea adopted or the change implemented . He was the Wizard behind the curtain….and I’m glad I paid attention. 

Josh was one of my favorite people, we worked side by side for years, and I will miss him. We spoke only weeks ago so I was shocked to hear. Josh was brilliant, understanding, funny,  multi-talented, and he attracted great people to his side. He is irreplaceable. 

So sorry to hear this. Condolences to his family, friends and associates. I had the pleasure of sharing a freshman year dorm with Josh and i remember him as one of the warmest, wittiest, and creative people I had the pleasure to know.  It just felt good to be around him.  One of my favorite stories was the time Josh signed up to take the LSATs on a whim. That he did so well on the exam speaks to his easy manner and natural intelligence.  Glad he took his talents to other pursuits than law!

Rest in Peace my friend. Willis Pember, Brown class of ‘78.

It feels like Josh and I grew up together in away- 8 hours a day for a dozen or so years in NY and then part of the NY contingent in LA.  Starting in our formative twenties, we shared our earliest professional experiences in the movies with a rare comradery.   Cannot forget those evenings at the Mayflower bar and that Josh "arranged" the meeting of Sly and Brigitte at the St Regis.... but that's a longer story.  Sincere condolences to the family. Peace my friend, and thanks for the memories, Mindy Alberman

Condolences to Josh's family. Images of Josh on Baker Street (London), Thayer Street (Providence), and Mulberry Street (Manhattan). Three of us went from ASL to Brown. And, of course, beyond. We live in the present. But, today, that past is quite real. Kudos, Josh. 

I am one of the countless individuals that Josh mentored, advised, and encouraged. We started one week apart at Amazon - different teams but our paths crossed often. It wasn't until the third time he asked me to join his team that I acquiesced. As usual, he was right and I should have followed his shining light much sooner. Just an incredible human being, whip smart, empathetic, and someone I can't imagine where I'd be without. 

Josh was such a kind, warm-hearted person who could bring humor into any situation. He was always wonderful to talk to and could teach something about any topic from jazz to manufacturing. His omelettes, piano playing, book recommendations, and wit will be sorely missed. 

I will always cherish Josh's smile, his laugh, and most of all his voice:  deep and warm, a chocolate bass that on occasion could ascend almost to a squeak.  The mutual friend who introduced us loved to prod Josh into saying the word "bulb."  Josh would roll his eyes and sometimes, patiently, oblige. 

The world will be a darker place without Josh Kramer.

Thank you for this tribute to the one and only Josh Kramer.  Devoted husband as well as a plainly good decades long buddy/partner to my beloved cousin, Kathie.  Josh was thoughtful listener, a low-key charming conversationalist, a humble man with a brilliant mind, and most importantly, a giant heart.  He was, above all,  an adoring, deeply devoted, father to his glorious son, Jack.   There is nothing he would not do for his son's well-being and happiness, and he was so, so proud of Jack.   Josh was funny, and wry, but never belittling.  Also a strategic and merciless online game player, whose skills, humor, and willingness to spend even more time on Zoom (simply socializing) helped keep me afloat during the pandemic.   I miss him deeply, and send love and strength to his family.