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PETER GARFUNKLE Obituary

GARFUNKEL, Peter H. Of Newton, MA, on May 29, 2016. Beloved husband of Ilse (Wulff) Garfunkel. Devoted father of Dr. Muriel R.Gillick and her husband Laurence S. Gillick. Dear grandfather of Daniel Jacob Gillick and his girlfriend Cree Howard, Jeremy Nathan Gillick and his wife Alyssa Kimmell, and Jonathan Reuven Gillick and his wife Melody. Graveside service at Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut St., Newton on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Facing History and Ourselves, 16 Hurd Rd., Brookline, MA 02445,www.facinghistory.org. Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors brezniakrodman.com "Family Owned"

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Published by Boston Globe from May 30 to May 31, 2016.

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June 2, 2016

Dear Muriel,
I hope memories of your dear father comfort you during this difficult time.

Peace and Be well.
Rita Joyner
Of Spring House

Kenneth Kaye

June 1, 2016

Dear Ilse,
So sorry to just learning about Peter's passing. You were so privileged to share many special years with Peter. He was a friend to me,my mentor and a person who positively affected and inspired me during our years of association.

My deepest and most sincere condolences.

Ken Kaye

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Newton Cemetery

791 Walnut St, Newton, MA

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1251 Washington Street, West Newton, MA 02465

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