PETER KOLLISCH

Peter was one of those special people that you always remember for his kind words. A story he shared or just to say hello to.

Peter was a particularly special person for me as I have known him since I was born. He has always been a part of my life and I find it hard to imagine not seeing him again. He was a warm, kind, interesting and fun person and I only have fond memories of him. I had great times growing up with his children and to me Peter, Anne, Lisa and David were my second family. My visits to New York will not be the same as I always looked forward to seeing him. He will be dearly missed and I thank him...

Although I knew your father in his senior years. I probably know him best as a seaman after the Second World War. When he found out I was a ship's captain he would tell me stories of his time on the Liberty and Victory ships and his role as a seaman during the time of the Marshal Plan. I am proud to say he was my friend and that he is missed. Your father was a great person.

I have many wonderful memories of traveling with Peter and Annie in France, going to folk dance festivals and staying in chamber d'hotes in the countryside. Peter and Annie also came to see me several times at folk dance camps on the East Coast. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to my sweet friend Annie and her family.

Lisa: would you send us the details of the memorial meeting by email. Many thanks.

Werner and Rita Cohn
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Lisa, thank you so for letting us know of your father Peter's death. We remember him and your mother
with great respect and admiration and a warm, warm feeling in our hearts. Their images are clear within our minds.

The video of him speaking about his education as a shoe shine boy reminded us of the kindness and gentleness we always experienced from him. He was a special person.

It was a very impressive experience in my life, getting to know Peter through his daughter Lisa, when we stayed with them in New York, the first time in 1978. Peter was able to awaken people's awareness for what had happen during the war, like he did for me. I am so thankful to him that he wasn't hateful or felt revenge against me, being austrian. In the contrary, in his very kind and empathic way he was able to help gaining understanding, not only for the historical facts but more so for...

Peter was a warm and loving presence from my earliest days growing up with David and Lisa on the Upper West Side. I will always remember his wonderful generosity, sense of humor and kindness, and cherish the many special moments we had together as families. He had fascinating stories to tell and told them well. Most of all, he had so much love for all of us when we were little, but also when we were no longer so little. I will miss him very much it is difficult to realize that we will not...

I am so sorry to hear of Peter's passing. My memory of him is of a sparkling presence, full of intelligence, compassion and good humour. A wonderful man I count myself fortunate to have met. He and his family are in my thoughts and heart.