PETER-WOLFF-Obituary

PETER H. WOLFF

Newton Highlands, Massachusetts

1926 - 2021

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WOLFF, Peter H. Renowned Research Psychiatrist and Humanitarian Peter Hartwig Wolff (July 8, 1926 - August 17, 2021) was born in Krefeld, Germany. He immigrated to the United States (San Anselmo, CA) in 1937, after spending two years as a political refugee in Eerde, Holland. Peter attended The...

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I am grateful to have known Peter. learned a lot from him. He was a friend, colleague and mentor. He is missed but his legacy of wisdom, generosity and kindness is enduring.

To the Wolf family - This is MaryBeth, your cousin originally from Iowa. I wonderfully got to meet you when I lived in Boston and attended Northeastern University. Your grandmother, Hertha invited me to meet Carol and others and your family graciously invited me for the holidays. I remember the very long table and being seated next to your distinguished guests. The conversation was always inspiring , interesting, and educational. I very much enjoyed it. (I now live in New Hampshire....

I am the head of Public Policy at BCH and got to know your dad early in my time at the hospital. It turned out we were both avid public transportation types, and one of my great pleasures was to reach the outbound D Line platform after a long day's work to find him waiting. The time would fly by as he had an endless curiosity about things going on at the hospital, in the government, and in the wider society. He was a true treasure -- I am grieving your loss.

Jan and family, we are so sorry to hear about your Dad. What an amazing life he had! Sending healing and love to all of you.