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Whenever I think of Gil I do smile. Just as I am while writing this. He was a truly special man. He was a life enhancer, and the greatest of friends.
Fernanda Niven
August 02, 2025 | Friend


New York, New York
1935 - 2022
SHIVA--Guedaliahou "Gil." February 15, 1935 - August 4, 2022. Gil Shiva liked to say he was "just a peasant from Rehovot." Born on February 15, 1935, to Chaim and Esther, the youngest of four brothers, he grew up in a farming community with a population of only four thousand. He was Bar Mitzvahed...
Read MoreWhenever I think of Gil I do smile. Just as I am while writing this. He was a truly special man. He was a life enhancer, and the greatest of friends.
Fernanda Niven
August 02, 2025 | Friend
I just learned of Mr. Shiva´s passing. I met him very briefly to talk about a scholarship. He was very kind and I am sure he is remembered fondly. My hugs to the family.
Idalia P. Fernandez
November 08, 2024 | Other
Gil will always hold a special place in my heart and in the hearts of so many others. A remarkable human being who gave so much of himself to his friends.
Fernanda Niven
August 01, 2024 | Friend
Dearest Alexandria, Your father was remembered in 1968 by Rita Gam (the actress I understudied in "The Girl in My Soup" on Broadway). She believed the best adjective to describe him was "Charming." What a lovely thought. Much love, Kay Peters
Kay Peters
August 01, 2023 | Friend
Alex and Andrew, It was a privilege and honor to work with your father, Gil. The term 'True Gentleman' aptly describes your dad however it was his kindness I will always remember. We shared many lovely evenings working together in the library and he never wavered in his desire to learn and grow. RIP, Gil. Dan
Dan Sokol
January 04, 2023
My warmest condolences to Mr. Shiva's family. I met him thanks to Sara and Michael Sela and we all shared wonderful moments together. I and my husband are so sad about his passing. Valentina and Hayk from Zurich, Switzerland
Valentina Rota
October 18, 2022
My Condolences to Andrew, Alexandra And Family. I learned a lot from Mr. SHIVA ALREADY MISSED. Ramses
Ramses Borges
August 10, 2022 | Work

Grove of 100 Memorial Trees
Fernanda
August 07, 2022