This memorial website was created in the memory of Stephen W. Lagakos who was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 18, 1946 and passed away on October 12, 2009 . We will remember him forever.
Tributes and Condolences
I just learned it today / Sergio Saldivar (Student)
I am deeply saddened to learn about the death of Steve who was my mentor at HSPH a few years back. I will always remember him as a thoughtful dedicated teacher and his memory will continue to inspire me for the years to come. Rest in peace.
Deepest, deepest sympathy / Marion Kamilatos (friend)
We are deeply saddened by the news of this tragedy. All our sympathy to Steve's sister Pat and family. The Kamilatos family.
Sympathies from Canada / Lagakos Family
I was in contact with Stephen many years ago in an effort to see if our familes were related. Unfortunately the outcome remains unknown.
On behalf of the Lagakos family in Canada (Toronto ON) I would like to express my deepest sympathies ...
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Obituary (to appear in bulletin of IMS) / Marvin Zelen (Friend/colleague)
Obituary for Stephen W. Lagakos
(To appear in the Bulletin of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics)
Stephen W. Lagakos, Professor of Biostatistics, Harvard School of Public Health, met an untimely death in an automobile accident on ...
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more on weight loss contests... / Gregg Dinse (student and friend )
I remember at least one of the weight loss competitions that Colin mentioned. I believe that weights were measured and posted at various times probably weekly so we could track the progress (or lack thereof) for each participant. At one point someone...
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The weight loss competitions / Colin Begg (Colleague and friend )Read >>
An exceptional person / Janice Weinberg (Student (ScD 1998) )Read >>