Dearest Andy and Emily,

I am thinking about all the beautiful memories I have of Max: watching Libby’s delight cuddling that bright eyed rosy cheeked toddler, sharing thoughts about theater when we were walking around Cambridge when he was a teenager, and talking business over lunch in Santa Monica.

Visualizing his beautiful face and remembering his magnificent soul.

Love to Dashiell and you both.

Norma 

Max was indeed one of the kindest human beings I have ever met.  What comforts me is that I had the honor to know him even in his short life. I will treasure my times with him and hold him close to my heart.

Dearest Em & Andy, 
I remember being asked to write the recommendation for Max to go to the 92nd St Y Nursery school--- and then I remember him GETTING IN! The rest was history. He was a star then and he remained a star in the 28 years of his blessed life. Sometimes G-d needs our best and brightest souls to keep him celestial company. That's where Max is now. Love to you always, Tovah

These are but a few of the many loving memories we have of Max:   

When my brother Andy, Max's dad, called me to tell me I would be an uncle for the first time, I was thrilled.   But not nearly as thrilled as I was after he was born.     For then I was not just any uncle,  I was the uncle of Maxwell Barnett Saines.

Our mother's first grandchild.   What an adorable one.   The little boy in the bright blue suit and matching tie who sat so attentively when I got married to his aunt Catherine.    The most well-behaved four-year-old I have ever seen.

The kindest, most devoted brother anyone could ask for.   And the most generous, giving half of his Bar Mitzvah money to autism research.    How many 13-year-olds would do that?

Having lunch together when he visited the Boston area during summer months.    Having dinner together when we visited LA.   Sharing our interest in the Beatles and other kinds of music.   Being able to talk with him about almost anything.   He remembered all our birthdays and even called me when I was hospitalized.

And what a great cousin he was to our son Brad.   Giving him advice throughout the college selection process, going with him to visit some of the colleges when he visited LA and keeping up with him despite the hills and stairs he climbed, fully aware of his condition.

Max was a truly remarkable human being.   We are deeply shocked and saddened by his passing, but more so, are extremely grateful that we were a part of his life - and that he was a part of ours.


We recently had lunch to reconnect and I was struck by Max's generous spirit and enthusiasm about his life and work.  He seemed utterly dedicated to putting amazing things out into the world.  He had such a clear view of the whole picture, and his positivity was actually infectious.  It was obvious how important Max was in so many people's lives, as he will continue to be.

I want to echo Marty Stoner's thoughts from our family.  Although our families were not close in recent years, we shared in Max's growing up and will be forever tied in memory to him. To say that Max and Dashiel were two of the most beautiful children I knew would be an understatement - and my respect and admiration for both of you as parents only grew over the years. I recall that Max's first sleepover was with my daughter Samantha. We chuckled at this coed arrangement at the time - they were only three years old. I, we, the world is hugging you now in this unfair grief beyond imagining. 
With great sympathy and affection,
Jill Schultz

Andy and Emily,

My family joins me in extending our heartfelt condolences to you on Max's passing. We remember with fondness the many times that Max and his brother Dashiel had playdates with our two daughters, Samantha and Rebecca, back when you were still living in New York City on the Upper Westside. With Gigi in tow, the kids had an idyllic childhood together for which we will always be so grateful.
Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time!
Sincerely,

Marty, Jill, Samantha, and Rebecca


I met Max 2016 through business and his job at Endeavor. We had regular calls and meetings. I always looked forward to communicate with him. For me Max was a positive power with a amazing knowledge about our industry.  His advice was instrumental to our progress. Max will be greatly missed. 
I wish I had told Max what he meant to me. One shall never wait with things like that. Life is about taking care of the moments. Max was good to be present in the moment. 

My thoughts are with you as his family and friends. My deepest and sincere condolences

Christian Wikander
Twelve Town, London-Stockholm


Andy and Emily,

Since I heard the terrible news of Max's passing, I've been recounting the many times we shared with sweet and gentle Max.  I will cherish those memories forever, and I take comfort in knowing that his memory will be a blessing.

זכר צדיק לברכה 
zekher tzadik livrakha	
may the memory of the righteous be a blessing

Dear Andrew and Emily Saines, your son Max , was one of the nicest kids that i ever knew, he was a founder of a club that made people with special needs feel important and not looked down on. he was a great actor in Shakespeare with Dee o brian.  as a person on the autism spectrum . max , along with a couple others were very nice  and thoughtful.  im very sorry for your loss and hope everything can go well . 
please accept my condolences.
Jamie Weiner Rabinowitz


Max was very helpful and considered as  they only thing we had in common is that we were both SIGMA CHI Brothers - from different schools & yet both in this tough racket - Hollywood LA LA LAND.  We LINKEDIN connected in 2015 and his advise and our connection in the BIZ was uplifting.  He gave solid advise and was a great friend and BROTHER.   MAX - RIP

Max was the first person I met at Endeavor, his friendliness, enthusiasm and kindness were clear from the first moment. Since I joined EC he has been a constant support and a font of knowledge, I could feel his warmth an ocean away and it will be missed. 

I asked my partner, a nurse practitioner, to help me understand hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. He explained, in simple terms, that it means an enlarged heart. How apt. Max did have a huge heart, not to mention warmth, charisma, strength of character. What a beautiful young man and a devastating loss.

I remember growing up with Max and sharing experiences with him from when I was 13 to the end of high school. He was  empathetic, maintaining a very genuine and caring personality. His heart was his greatest strength. If I felt down, looking towards Max made me feel better without having to say anything. His personality was strong in that way. I was very saddened and shocked to hear of max’s passing. He will never be forgotten and I feel comfortable knowing that he is still here somewhere, looking out for those he loved. 

I remember Max as a bright light. Even as a young  child he had that special ability to make an impression. He was brilliant, thoughtful and above all a sweetheart.

As he grew up he kept of all of his wonderful empathy while honing his skills  to become a rising star in a very competive industry.

My memories of him at 8 and 13 and with his friends around the time of his high school graduation will live in my heart.

Never to be forgotten....

I will never forget the joy in my Aunt Libby's voice; "It's a beautiful boy and his name is Maxwell!" We were so thrilled for Andy and Emily, of course.  I remember the early pix of the rosy cheeked cherub, a signature look that he had all his life...I have a photo of me holding 3 month old Max flanked by a proud Papa on one side and my son Nicholas on the other.  As he grew older we discovered a mutual love of theater and we had such a special time in Cambridge (MA) going to an ART production and eating dinner at Legal Seafoods. (Oh, yes, another mutual love was food....) When we both ended up in Los Angeles I reconnected with the young adult Max and more memories around theater and food were made.  He talked with such passion and excitement about his burgeoning career in a field he was born to enter.  I was so very proud of him.

My dearest cousin Max was one of the most beautiful human beings I have ever known - kind, generous, compassionate, humble, funny, brilliant and charismatic. Since yesterday I have heard the same words from close friends and relatives who were blessed to know this singular young man. "Max was beautiful; he was an angel." I loved him so very much and my heart breaks for Andy, Emily and Dashiell. RIP, my sweet boy...

OBITUARY

Maxwell Barnett Saines

February 4, 1991 – June 7, 2019

Riverside Memorial Chapel

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