Peter Gidwitz

Back at HPHS from 1964-66, we nicknamed Peter Gidwitz 'Giddy.' Although he would laugh at a good joke, Peter was a serious, sincere guy -- anything but 'giddy.' ~ Gershon (Gordy) Wolf

I knew 'Giddy' as we called him at Highland Park High School, freshman and sophomore years, before he went to Hotchkiss junior year. We were pretty good friends. I remember his good nature and his dry, incredibly funny wit. I was really upset when I heard he was going to Hotchkiss. Incredibly naive at the time, I didn't understand that families like the Gidwitz' wanted to ensure that Peter got an Ivy League Education. At any rate, rest in peace, Peter.

I came to know Mr. Gidwitz some years ago when I was hired as his secretary at Burnham Mgt. Comp. I had never been a secretary and Mr. Gidwitz had to suffer for all of my little mistakes. Finally, he decided I should no longer work for him and I received a pink slip. Upon my departure I met with him and he gave me the best advice in my life; "You should return to Gary, In and since you like politics get involved with it". Thanks Peter, as a result, I was on staff of a United States...

I worked for Peter at Burhnam Development as a secretary. When I hired in I knew nothing relative to being a secretary. However he attempted to help and work with me. He was kind, and had patience. I thank him for recognizing my abilities when he fired me and set me down and told me to go and pursue my goals and stated, you like politics go and work in that area. He said I brought a piano but can't play it. Know our limitations. Thank you Peter. As a result I became employed with a united...

I consider myself lucky to say that I met Peter. When he looked at you you felt he could look right right through you You also sensed , that he was a very good man and you were lucky to be able share that very moment in time. My most sincere condolences to his family.

Melinda

Although I never met Peter personally, I am compelled to leave this comment.... Why? Because one of his devoted friends has spoken so highly of Peter and I feel the great loss he has suffered with Peter's passing. We are all here on planet earth for only a short time during which we chose the way we live and consequently the impact and influence we will leave behind. We are all connected and Peter has generously touched the hearts and minds of many people. Now that he is gone, it is our...

Intelligent. A proud dad. Diligent businessman. Sincere. Unpretentious. Never unkind. These qualities begin on the larger picture of a man unafraid to follow himself.


Peter had a broad and thinking feel for art. He admired technical flare, charged by the singular capacity for conversion to a piece with the vivid power to express a bold--and often unexpected--argument. That his children perpetuate this appreciation speaks to his encouraging nurture. Nature was another wellspring...

My deepest sympathy
Mike King

My deepest condolences to Jay, Lauren, and Marjorie, as well as the whole Gidwitz family. I mourn the loss of a man who's great intellect, wit, charm, and sense of humor will forever be in my heart and soul.