Condolence From: Abhishek
Condolence: Liviu was one of the reasons I decided to pursue systems research. He was one of the smartest people I have met and sure a big reason that I joined the Rutgers faculty. I will miss him dearly.
- Abhishek
Wednesday March 01, 2017
Condolence From: Cheng Li
Condolence: Prof Iftode taught me distributed system course in 2010. From that course, I learned a lot. He is a great professor and a sharp thinker. I will miss him for his discussion and advice. Deep condolence to his family to get through this difficult time.
Tuesday February 28, 2017
Condolence From: Niral S.
Condolence: Professor Iftode was definitely one of my favorite professor's at Rutgers and he left a great impact on me. I was fortunate to be his student last spring when he taught Operating Systems. His teaching and class helped me land an internship and later a full time job! Graduating this May, I credit him for helping me start my career. May he rest in peace. My deepest condolences to his family.
Monday February 27, 2017
Condolence From: Margaret Martonosi
Condolence: I first met Liviu when he was a graduate student working on the Princeton Shrimp multicomputer project, and I was a new faculty member at Princeton. He was a great researcher, colleague, and friend who helped me feel welcome on the project and at the university. I will miss him, and want to offer my deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Sunday February 26, 2017
Condolence From: Saca
Condolence: Dear friend, you was always the best of us, always the first. You should not have been among the first that go away. I will always rememberyou. Cristina, bee strong. Good bless you.
Saturday February 25, 2017
Condolence From: Porlin Kang
Condolence: Dear Cristina, my deepest condolences to you and family.
It is so shocking to learn that Liviu is not here anymore. As a mentor, Liviu guided us as our parents would. He genuinely cares about the his students, colleagues and friends. May Liviu rest in peace.
Friday February 24, 2017
Condolence From: Roxana Lampert
Condolence: I am blessed to have counted Liviu among my friends, and am struggling with the thought that he is no longer with us. What a remarkable man he was. Even if he’s gone, I know his vibrant spirit will continue to live in our memory. May he rest in peace.
My deepest condolences to Cristina and all his loved ones. I know that no words can ever remove the pain, so I offer you my prayers instead, to brighten your path in this very dark moment.
Thursday February 23, 2017
Condolence From: Karin Flynn
Condolence: Dearest Cristina and all in Liviu's family, I was shocked to hear of Liviu's passing. He and I were both Kai Li's graduate students at Princeton during the same time. I will never forget Liviu's humor, curiosity, and willingness to always help. My most sincere condolences to all. May he rest in peace. He will be missed by many.
Karin
Tuesday February 21, 2017
Condolence From: Tomasz Imielinski
Condolence: Dear Cristina,
Please accept our deepest condolences. It was with incredible sadness and shock (even though we knew how ill Liviu was) we have learned about Liviu's passing. I will always remember Liviu in 1997 when as young chair of computer science department, I persuaded Liviu to join us - he had some many top job offers! His presence in our department was critical, vacuum he leaves impossible to fill. From his research to his incredible (and demanding) teaching. Just a week ago a student told me that he learned so much in his class, but he never worked so hard.
I will also miss Liviu personally - he was unique! Creative, funny, eccentric and warm.
Please let us know how we can help and definitely lets get together as soon as you are ready. We are with you.
Tomasz & Celina
Monday February 20, 2017
Condolence From: Christine Morin
Condolence: Dear Cristina,
I present you my deepest condolences. I was so shocked and sad to hear about Liviu's passing. I first met Liviu at ISCA conference and a few years later we started to collaborate through the phenix Inria associate team. It has been a great pleasure to work with Liviu, an extremely bright and creative researcher with a great sense of humor. Beyond a colleague I lose a friend. I won't forget his enthousiasm, energy, and generosity.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult period.
Christine
Sunday February 19, 2017
Condolence From: Ileana Buzuloiu
Condolence: I cannot believe Liviu no longer is among us, I am sure his bright spirit, genuine generosity and enthusiasm will forever be part of the lives of all who knew him.
Sunday February 19, 2017
Condolence From: Ada Stefanescu
Condolence: Deepest condolences to Cristina, fellow friends, students and colleagues. I had the chance to meet Liviu and Cristina through my parents. I was considering applying to colleges in the US, and will never forget Liviu's enthusiasm, kindness, and passion. He encouraged me to go beyond the limits of what I thought was possible. Many years later, that spark led to a research fellowship, meeting good friends and my now husband, and the development of my research and academic medical career. Liviu taught me life lessons I will never forget, and that I now have the privilege to pass on to others. He left this world too soon, and will be sorely missed- though the wisdom and passion he shared with us lives on in generations of students.
Sunday February 19, 2017
Condolence From: Nadia Flórez Soaita
Condolence: My most deep condolences, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. A beautiful mind and soul may he rest in peace. We send you a huge hug, please know you can count on us. Flórez Soaita Family
Sunday February 19, 2017
Condolence From: Kay Carthy
Condolence: So sad to hear of Liviu passing,
I had the pleasure to work for Liviu,
he was a true gentle man, always making me feel at ease, and helping in anyway he could, My prayers is with Christina and all the family.
Rest in Peace Liviu.
Sunday February 19, 2017
Condolence From: Raluca Diaconescu and Cristian Gorgorin
Condolence: We had the extraordinary chance to meet Liviu during our last undergraduate years and to work with him on one of his research projects. He was a kind person and a very passionate professor. He taught us to think of the impossible and then to work hard and make it happen. He shaped our life by revealing to us what true research means and by showing us a different world. The lessons learned from him are very much part of who we are today and he will forever live in our hearts.
Cristina, sincere condoleante din partea noastra!
Sunday February 19, 2017
Condolence From: Weisong Shi
Condolence: So sad to hear the news! He has been a long time friend and mentor back when I was a graduate student in China. Our first IPDPS paper, literally the first IPDPS paper from China, would not be possible without his selfishness help. May you rest in peace! You will always live in our hearts, Liviu!
Saturday February 18, 2017
Condolence From: Adriana Neagu
Condolence: I just learned about Liviu's untimely departure. How could somebody with so much spirit, so much energy, so full of life, so much to give the world pass on so quickly... He always was there to offer his help and support to groom the next generation of scientists. He will be greatly missed.
Cristina, sunt alaturi de tine in aceste clipe grele. Dumnezeu sa-l odihneasca in pace.
Saturday February 18, 2017
Condolence From: Melissa Lawson
Condolence: I was Grad Coordinator at Princeton when Liviu was a PhD candidate. I am saddened to hear of his passing. I remember him well, and used to enjoy seeing him when he would come by Princeton. My condolences to Cristina and his family.
Saturday February 18, 2017
Condolence From: Stefan Saroiu
Condolence: I'm shocked to hear this news. Liviu was many things but first he was someone who would bring energy, freshness, and inspiration to anyone. May he rest in peace.
Sint socat de o veste asa de trista. Liviu a fost un om cu foarte multe calitati dar in primul rind a fost o persoana care insufla energie, prospetime, si inspiratie oricui. Dumnezeu sa-l odihneasca.
Saturday February 18, 2017
Condolence From: Santosh Nagarakatte
Condolence: Liviu was one of the faculty members who convinced me to join Rutgers CS. He was a great mentor, collaborator, and researcher. My deepest condolences to the family members. It is a great loss for Rutgers CS. RIP Liviu!
Saturday February 18, 2017
Condolence From: Victor Gradinescu
Condolence: Such an honour and a privilege for me and my colleagues was the fact that Liviu took us under his wing when we were undergraduate students in Romania. He exposed us to a whole new world full of big problems that we could dare to challenge with our underused minds and knowledge.
He was a true mentor for us and I will always have his generosity, dedication and optimism as a model to look up to. He will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace!
Cristina, sincere condoleante din partea mea si a Adinei! A fost pentru mine ca parte din familie si il vom purta mereu in suflet.
Saturday February 18, 2017
Condolence From: Ricardo Bianchini
Condolence: Liviu was the main reason I joined Rutgers. One of the smartest people I ever met, and a very funny guy too. His untimely passing is a major loss for Rutgers and the people who knew him.
Cristina, my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Saturday February 18, 2017
Condolence From: Vancheswaran
Condolence: Liviu was my mentor and guiding light through my years at Rutgers. He was full of energy towards learning and was always an inspiration for doing more. I will ever remain deeply indebted to his guidance and kindness. He will be truly missed.
With sadness
Vancheswaran
Saturday February 18, 2017
Condolence From: Kostas Bekris
Condolence: Liviu was truly charismatic, a role-model as a colleague and a dear friend. His brilliance, creativity, pursuit for perfection and sense of humor were all intoxicating. I consider myself lucky for the opportunities I had to interact with Liviu professionally and as a friend.
Saturday February 18, 2017
Condolence From: Irina and Dragos Stefanescu
Condolence: Words often fail us when we want to give people the praise they deserve. What breaks my heart is that they failed me many times from telling Liviu how much we appreciated his brilliant spirit, his love of people and life, his great sense of humor and optimism and most of all, his generosity for sharing the most precious gift of all: knowledge.
Liviu has been a mentor in the true sense of the word and touched the lives of so many people. His standards were high, one had to work hard to keep up, but his love and sensibility were also great. We miss him dearly, but he will always be a part of us. He pushed us to give the best, because he himself gave his utmost best. For this any so many good laughs we shared, we will be forever grateful. God bless you Liviu, you will always be our champion, pride and guiding light.
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Cristina, Dumnezeu sa-l odihneasca pe Liviu. Va fi mereu parte din noi. Santem alaturi de tine in aceste clipe si te avem mereu in gand, cu mult, mult drag.
Saturday February 18, 2017
Condolence From: Thu Nguyen
Condolence: Liviu was an important reason for my coming to Rutgers, and has been a dear friend, mentor, collaborator, and colleague since. I will miss him greatly. My condolences to Cristina.
Saturday February 18, 2017
Condolence From: Otto Anshus
Condolence: I bow my head in sorrow. We will miss you. I bow my head in respect for all what Liviu was, for what he accomplished, and for what he gave of himself. I lift my head in joy over the memories of Liviu and his life. Even if his time among us is over, he is a part of our lives. I'm proud to call Liviu a friend.
Saturday February 18, 2017
Condolence From: Justinian and Daniela Rosca
Condolence: We are shocked beyond words at Liviu's untimely departure. Just days ago, Liviu was strongly connected to the world, caring, and asking "Give me a few days to get better". He has influenced so many people with his bright spirit, incisive thinking, and glowing heart. We will always miss you.
Draga Cristina, sincere condoleante, suntem alaturi de tine in aceste zile grele. Liviu va fii intotdeauna in amintirea noastra.
Saturday February 18, 2017
Condolence From: Alexandru Boicea
Condolence: Va ramane in amintirea mea ca un coleg de o mare tinuta morala si intelectuala.
Dumnezeu sa-l ierte si sa-l odihneasca in pace!
Alexandru Boicea
Saturday February 18, 2017
Condolence From: Cristina & Florian Radulescu
Condolence: We were shocked to hear that we lost our promotion leader from Automatica. We'll always be proud of Liviu.
Draga Cristina, suntem alaturi de tine. Fii tare! Stirea ne-a indurerat profund. Prea timpuriu ne-a parasit Liviu!
Saturday February 18, 2017
Condolence From: Eric Allender
Condolence: Liviu was a wonderful, brilliant, and caring colleague. He is irreplaceable. We are lucky to have had him in the department.
With sadness,
-- Eric
Saturday February 18, 2017
Condolence From: Srini
Condolence: Liviu was my mentor, guide and academic advisor. I am shocked at this untimely loss. My condolences to his near and dear. I will miss him.
Srini
Saturday February 18, 2017
Condolence From: Vinod Ganapathy
Condolence: Liviu was a very good friend and mentor. For the past ten years, I had the privilege of being his next-door office neighbour at Rutgers, collaborating closely with him on several projects, and co-advising many students.
Over the years, we have had numerous conversations, both personal and professional. He was filled with energy and creativity. Every interaction with him was invigorating , so often interspersed with humour. He was generous with his unusually creative ideas. Starting as a junior faculty member, I was fortunate to have him as a role model.
Our very first conversation, which started as a question during my interview talk at Rutgers, and our last phone conversation a few months ago, are etched clearly in my mind.
I will miss him terribly.
Cristina, my deepest condolences, and I wish you much strength during this difficult time.
Vinod
Saturday February 18, 2017
Condolence From: Kai Li
Condolence: It is so shocking to learn that Liviu passed away at such a young age.
He was my PhD student at Princeton. He was always full of creative ideas, caring, and humorous. I consider him not only as a great former student, but a wonderful person and a dear friend. May Liviu rest in peace.
Saturday February 18, 2017
Condolence From: Sarthak Shah
Condolence: Professor Liviu was my mentor, teacher and a great inspiration. When I started at Rutgers, I had no direction. After hearing about Professor Liviu's class I decided to meet with him and in the first meeting I knew this was someone really special and that moment turned out to be life changing. I worked with professor Liviu for 3 semesters including the summers and his passion for computer science and his zeal of always wanting to do more was a great motivation. He would be awake at 2 in the night replying to questions online. He used to introduce me as one of his best students from the class and showed a lot of confidence in me when I was still learning and figuring out new things. He always encouraged me to do more and gave me opportunities to be the best. He shaped up my career in the true sense. After graduation, we spoke about mentoring students and he said his biggest achievement was when students did well in their lives and careers and he had a role to play in it. I am sure he would have changed many lives like mine and he would always live on through his family, friends and students. Condolences to the entire family.
Saturday February 18, 2017
Condolence From: Nishkam Ravi
Condolence: Liviu was my thesis advisor. And a great friend. Of the many fond memories I have of our interactions during grad school and after, the one that stands out is that of our drive together from Rutgers to CMU. Six hours went by in six mins-- such was his charisma and zeal for life. The conversations never ended.
My heart goes out to Cristina for her loss. Although I have only met you once, visiting your home was like visiting my own. You'll be in our prayers.
Liviu-- you are dearly missed. As a mentor and friend. Your energy was infectious. Your smile unforgettable. Your hunger for ideas inspiring. You will continue to live in our memories. Rest in peace.
Saturday February 18, 2017
Condolence From: Marios Dikaiakos
Condolence: Dear Cristina: Athena and myself were shocked and deeply saddened by your loss. We can only fathom how hard it is for you; our thoughts and prayers are with you. I consider Liviu as one of my dearest friends and I have very fond memories of our time together at Princeton. I admired him for his achievements and his passion, I loved his sense of humor, and I was always touched by his devotion to his family and his roots. Although distance did not allow me to keep a close contact, I was always hoping that we would somehow get the opportunity to reconnect and spend time together. May God rest his soul in peace and may He give you strength.
Liviu: goodbye my good friend. I am so sorry I cannot be there.
Saturday February 18, 2017
Condolence From: Florin Sultan
Condolence: When I first arrived at Rutgers as a grad student, Liviu and Cristina hosted me in their home with gracious generosity. He was still a grad student at Princeton, and I could not have known that he would go on to become a professor at Rutgers, and that he would be my Ph.D. advisor. I was one of his first students.
To Liviu, as if he were here:
My dear Professor, I will never forget your generosity, your infectious laughter, the brilliance, that unique sparkle in your eyes when we were discussing an enticing idea, and the warm, half-joking smile with which you were trying to lift our spirits when times were rough. All these, together with the continual push for excellence, the drive to unveil the fundamental concepts, the effort to shape and present them with concision and clarity.
Because all of these were you, they live on within me. I will never forget you.
Your student, forever.
To Cristina: my deep condolences, and may God help you find peace and comfort in knowing how much he was loved and appreciated by those he touched in his path. This is where he lives forever.
Saturday February 18, 2017
Condolence From: David Oppenheimer
Condolence: When Liviu was a grad student at Princeton I worked with him for my undergrad research project and then after I graduated I worked with him as a software engineer in the CS department for about nine months. Liviu was truly fun to work with and I learned so much from him. His enthusiasm for CS research is one of the reasons I went to grad school. He had a big influence on my life and I am sure also that of his students at Rutgers. My condolences to his family.
Saturday February 18, 2017
Condolence From: Mark Dittmar
Condolence: As an undergraduate research assistant to Cristina, I can only imagine that Liviu was equally as dedicated to his students as she is. It is truly a terrible shame for such a life to be cut short. Cristina will remain in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time, and I only hope that I can somehow help to ease the pain of her loss.
Saturday February 18, 2017
Condolence From: Emin Gun Sirer
Condolence: Dear Liviu,
Such a shock to hear to lose you. You were one of my heroes when you were in grad school and I was a lowly undergrad. I learned from you the fundamentals of concurrent systems, and we all looked up to you as an amazing hacker. It feels so wrong to have lost you so early.
My condolences to your family, and may you rest in peace.
Gün.
Friday February 17, 2017
Condolence From: Cristian Borcea
Condolence: Liviu was my thesis advisor and mentor. His passion to conduct research that matters along with his enthusiasm for exploring new ideas have been a constant source of inspiration for me. My condolences to Cristina. May he rest in peace!
Friday February 17, 2017
Condolence From: Yuanyuan Zhou
Condolence: This is so shocking and so sad. Liviu is a great mentor, a loving friend and a true gentleman. He has taught me so many things. I still remembered my first research project with him. His creativity and research passion has inspired many people including me. My deepest condolences to his family. We will always remember you, my friend. Rest in peace.
Friday February 17, 2017
Condolence From: Badri Nath
Condolence: Liviu was a great friend, advisor, colleague who always wanted the best in everyone. He was a great motivator to all his students. His strive for perfection, optimism, and brilliance rubbed off on all of us. I will truly miss a great friend.
My condolences to Cristina as I pray to God to give her strength to bear this untimely loss.
May his soul rest in peace.
Friday February 17, 2017