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In memory of
Russell Leffingwell Treyz
August 9, 1940 - August 16, 2024
Aug 9, 1940 - Aug 16, 2024
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In lieu of flowers
Please consider a gift to
The Actors Fund of America or Judson Memorial Church.
$3,800.00
Raised by 40 people
Obituary
Russell Treyz, 84, of New York City passed away on August 16 2024 after a sudden illness. Born in Callicoon, New York in 1940, Russ was the youngest son of George Victor Treyz and Jane Leffingwell Treyz.
A distinguished figure in American theater, Russ directed hundreds of plays, musicals, and operas over his 49-year professional career. He was an alumnus of Princeton University and the Yale School of Drama. His career in regional theater was …
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So many people have told how Russ changed their lives. I am going to say it again. My husband Ron and I met Russ in As…
So many people have told how Russ changed their lives. I am going to say it again. My husband Ron …
So many people have told how Russ changed their lives. I am goi…
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Born
August 9th, 1940
Callicoon, NY
Graduated from college
1962
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English/French Language and Literature/Letters
Graduated from graduate school
1965
David Geffen School of Drama at Yale University, York Street, New Haven, CT
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Directing and Theatrical Production
Survived by
Ross Treyz
Son
Alice Elliott
Wife
Amanda Treyz
Daughter
Arthur Treyz
Grandson
Eli Quinters
Nephew
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Cause of death
Natural causes
Method of disposition
Cremation
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Cunningham's Affordable Burial & Cremation Centers
In lieu of flowers
Please consider a gift to
The Actors Fund of America or Judson Memorial Church.
$3,800.00
Raised by 40 people
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