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PETER ORESICK Obituary
On Saturday, September 3, 2016. First spied Stephanie Flom, his adoring wife, while moving into Pitt's Litchfield Towers in 1973 and would make her swoon for the next 43 years. Published 10 poetry books, taught at four universities, and, in 1996, took his sons to Cleveland for a WWF event he disapproved of. If devotion to family were a sport, he would've been suspected of doping. His patience was endless, grammar flawless and hair lustrous. His loved ones will never be whole, but all stimuli reminds them of an instance he made them feel wonderful. Once scored 18 points in a high school basketball game. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC.
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Darlene Friedman
January 11, 2018
Just came across this very sad news. I had several classes with Peter when we both attended Pitt. So sorry for his family and everyone who loved him.
September 21, 2017
Dear Stephanie and Peter, I heard of the both of you from Joni Perri. She gave me your number to check on her. I am so sorry for your losses. My deepest sympathy. I hope she spoke of me to you also.
Thank you.
Mary Ann Falvo
September 10, 2016
Flom/Oresick Family
Thinking about you!
Liz Odoroff
(aka Golstein, Taylor Allderdice)
Jen Saffron
September 9, 2016
I was sad to learn of this. We announced Peter's name at prayer call and a few people on the congregation were visibly stunned - poets and artists, all of them. Shows you how much he was loved. Thinking of you all and sending you peaceful thoughts. Love, Jen Saffron
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September 8, 2016
Dear Stephanie, My sister-in-law Cheryl Klein e-mailed me regarding your husband's passing. I remember you so fondly from school and Beth Shalom Purim plays. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Jeff Landerman
September 8, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Trilby Busch
September 8, 2016
I never met Peter in person, but he was so helpful and encouraging when I was preparing my novel about the Homestead Strike for publication in 2011. I enjoyed his series on Pittsburgh novels--so many! My condolences to his family on the passing of this kind and very talented man.
Elaine Morgenstern
September 8, 2016
I grew up in Ford City and we went to high school together. Our fathers both worked at PPG. Peter and I were chosen to be short-term exchange students with two students from Scarsdale, NY. Off we went on our first plane ride to experience two weeks in a place so different from Ford City. Two very small town kids going to the big city! We had a wonderful experience. I saw this post on facebook this morning through Janet Oresick. I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Peter was a special person though I had not seen him in a long time. His picture brought tears to my eyes - he has the same warm eyes and smile. When I lost my mother to an accident everyone always told me to remember the good times and that is my advice to you. Always remember the good times. Elaine Yates Morgenstern
Dee Naimark
September 8, 2016
I was so saddened to hear of Peter's passing. Yes, I do remember, Stefanie when you were dating him. You made such a handsome couple. I also remember him from Pitt as I worked there for many years with your Mom. May he rest in peace. Gone too soon.
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