Valeriu Pantazi (born Pantazie Valeriu Constantinescu on May 17, 1940–July 25, 2015) was a Romanian poet, writer, and painter. He was born in Urechești, Vrancea County. He was a close associate of Nichita Stănescu, , , , and the painter . His great friend was the painter from Pitești. He died in Bucharest and is buried at Străulești Cemetery.