Dick Turton contacted me about three months ago and told me that Octave had passed away. I’d like to offer my condolences to you, Mary Jo and the whole Levenspiel family. The time I spent studying under Octave has had…

I am so sorry to hear about the death of Dr. Levenspiel. He was a great teacher, a thinker, a wonderful individual who will always be remembered as the founder of modern chemical reactor engineering education. I still remember the…

I have many treasured memories of your dad. Besides being a father figure, big brother and a friend, he was a great pedagogue loved and cherished by all. It is an honor to be one of his students. I have…

Hi Mary-Jo – my father told me about Octave’s passing, and I just wanted to write and say how very sorry I was to hear that. I have great memories of him, and of you and your family, from Cambridge…

Although we are aware that life is not endless, it is always hard to accept the fact that someone who we liked and admired so much has passed away. We were truly sorry to hear the sad news about your…

Some of my earliest memories are of Lewisburg and Levenspiels, in Faculty Court and at a place where we cooked pancakes outside at a park maybe…. Then of course the time you all came to visit in NY in your…

Don’t even know what to say. The world was lucky to have someone like Tavy for so long.

Indeed, Dr. Levenspiel lived a very full life. We hold numerous fond stories both as a grad student as well as friends. May Tavey rest in peace.

He will be sorely missed. I will always remember him fondly. Whether it be strolling around Otter Rock, cap on head, dog at side, riding around on his lawnmower or telling a tale with that always present grin on his…

He was one of my all time favorites from my time with the Smileys!! Magical man. Look out universe!!