Los Angeles, California
1930 - 2022
December 17, 1930 - October 16, 2022 Shirl was born in Chicago to immigrant parents who escaped from Russia (now Ukraine) just before the outbreak of the Russian Revolution. She attended Northwestern University on a music scholarship when the University still had admission quotas for Jewish...
Read MoreFond memories of Mrs. Pitesky when she'd pick up her late teenaged son, Stuart at Sinai Temple in WLA after Havurat Noar weekends we staffed. She was not a typical "carpool Mom" but always had a kind word and a smile to share those Sunday afternoons.
Steve Lipman
October 31, 2022 | Friend
A high school teacher for 35 years and counting, I remember Mrs Pitesky as my favorite teacher of all time. She taught me many valuable lessons that even at my young age, sank in, and continue to stick with me to this day. I loved her so much that as a high school student, I returned to her first grade classroom as a volunteer for years. I will miss you, Wonderful Lady.
Carla Bell
October 20, 2022
