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Peter Guzy Obituary

Guzy, Peter Michael
October 30, 1940 - December 25, 2012
Peter Michael Guzy, MD, PhD, treasured father, brother, friend, and physician, died December 25, 2012. Born October 30, 1940 in Monongahela, PA, Peter was known for his brilliant mind, humor and compassion.
Services are Monday, December 31, 2012 at St. Paul the Apostle Church at 11am. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association or KJZZ.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Dec. 30, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Peter Guzy

Sponsored by Dr. Michele Getzelman.

138 Entries

Betty Shaw

December 27, 2024

Dr. Guzy will forever be in my heart as a colleague and friend. So many fond memories, especially his love of the Blues.. Missing you still. Rest Well!

George D. Mitchell, MD

December 27, 2024

Peter taught me the use of humor to place patients at ease. 45 years later I still refer to the following conversation at a patient´s bedside at the old UCLA Hospital:

Peter: What do you think of the food here?
Patient: Not bad at all.
Peter: Oh, you are much too sick to go home.

Dan Silverman

December 26, 2024

A few days after his death, I had conveyed here that Dr. Guzy was "the cardiologist I selected for my own father's care, not only because of his skill as a physician, but because of his unparalleled ability to simply convey his caring nature and wonderful humanity, which we will greatly miss." A dozen years later I can, along with confirming the endurance of those personal perceptions, add a professional one: a common clinical duty which I carry out is interpreting cardiac stress tests for patients suspected of having coronary artery disease, I can attest that Dr. Guzy was the referring physician who would most consistently come himself to the Nuclear Medicine suite to review his patients' scans with us in person, after a day of seeing patients in his own office suite, another act of really caring. Today, there are no referring physicians who do that with us.
--Dan Silverman, Nuclear Medicine physician, and son of Dr. Robert Silverman (mentioned above)

Liz (Guzy), David, Michelle, and Daniel Froman

December 25, 2024

Dear Peter,
We have missed you so much these past 12 years. Your voice, your laugh, your stories, your sound advice, your medical wisdom; countless loving memories of your presence in our lives. Almost daily, we find ourselves asking, "What would Peter/Uncle Peter think about this?"
We love you and cherish the wisdom you have passed on to us. We feel richly blessed by the time we spent together and our continued memories of it.

Janie Drayton

December 25, 2022

Dear Peter it´s been 10 years since you left your family and co-workers, we miss you. Working with you was always a learning experience, I was a better person because of you. Janie

Betty Shaw

December 24, 2022

Dearest Dr. Guzy...I still remember all the warm conversations and hugs we shared while working at UCLA. Your smile, compassion for your patients and extra ordinary medical skills were matched by your musical talents and loving personality. You will forever remain in my heart....Still missing you

Ron C. Bell, D.D.S.

December 24, 2022

It's 10 years now since your passing and I still feel the pain of missing you. You were irreplaceable, a "one of a kind" physical and spiritual healer. There is not a day that goes by where I don't think of you and how blessed I am to have known you.

Betty Shaw

December 26, 2021

Dr. Peter Guzy will always be remembered by me as a great man, great person, great physician and great Cardiologist. He loved music and healing the heart... It is a miracle because music soothes the soul and the heart beats for the soul. What a true gift he was to us.. Sleep well my friend! You are truly missed.

David, Liz (Guzy), Michelle, and Daniel Froman

December 25, 2021

In memory of our brother and uncle, Peter, who guided us, enriched our lives, guarded our health, and made us laugh--your love and memory are with us always . . . .

David, Liz, Michelle, and Daniel Froman

November 1, 2021

We miss you tremendously and think of you often, Peter. We are all blessed to have you in our lives. We particularly remembered you in different ways on your birthday. We hold you in our hearts.
Love always,
Liz, David, Michelle, and Daniel

Janie Drayton

October 30, 2021

Today is your birthday Peter, really miss you. Fond memories for ever.

Betty Shaw

December 25, 2019

You are always remembered by me as a very special man. Your kindness and polite manner touched all you encountered without fail. Your smile, your nod and our many conversations remain with me until this day! Always in my heart.

Janie

December 25, 2019

Always in our hearts ♥

December 24, 2019

Remembering Peter, our beloved brother and uncle. We miss him daily and particularly at this season otherwise full of joy and celebration.

The Liz Guzy and David Froman family

Katherine Brown-Saltzman

June 17, 2019

Tonight- a few weeks into my retirement, I am finally writing a long overdue acknowledgment and memory of Peter Guzy. He has been remembered so often over the years and I am grateful to at last share my admiration of him, as a gentleman and clinician.

As a colleague, Peter Guzy impressed me the first time that I met him. He took the time to hear about a patient's fear that was preventing her from consenting to surgery. He made a commitment and patiently worked with her to be able to make a good and informed choice. He established trust and went on to provide ongoing support to get her through the procedure. Many years later when my parents moved to Los Angeles I asked if he would be willing to be their primary care physician and he said simply, "I would be honored. Honestly, he acted as though I was doing him a favor. I was at the first visit with my 87 year old father - after the initial introductions he reached over to my father's jacket and said, "let me fix this for you" as he clipped a loosened thread. My father was immediately at ease and Dr. Guzy transmitted a powerful message - I'll watch out for you I will make sure you maintain your dignity. He respected my father's choices of limiting treatment, completing a POLST, and finding ways to keep him healthy with limited interventions. When my father then faced death, ironically not from the heart disease but from cancer, Dr. Guzy repeatedly reassured our family he was available any time day or night. And he was. He made a house call and when my brother pressed him about prognosticating the time of my fathers death , he gently yet firmly helped him understand that was in God's hands, in fact he told him, "I could die before your father." Those were prophetic words - just over a month later I learned of Peter's death when his office called with the terrible and shocking news. My father was stunned and saddened at the loss. My fathers death came just six days later and I suspect Peter was there to welcome him with a joke.

Peter was a man of faith, who lived out the tenets of his faith daily. He cared for others with love, generosity, and respect, truly offering healing, understanding, and compassion. He held onto his values and translated them into action everyday - despite the obstacles in health care. I hope that his family and staff remain comforted despite the too soon death. So often we do not know the quiet heroic commitments that make up the life of service - Peter Guzy humbly made a difference in so many lives - his patients, students, colleagues and staff. He made a difference in my life and I will forever be grateful.
Katherine Brown-Saltzman, MA, RN

December 25, 2018

In loving memory of our brother and uncle Peter.

The Liz Guzy and David Froman family

Ruth Branscum

December 25, 2018

You are always remembered as wise and wonderful!

Liz and David Froman

October 30, 2018

Missing our brother, Peter:

In every heart you touched,
In every life you changed,
In every thought you inspired,
Your love lives on . . . .

P. Gaut

Carolyn Glass

March 31, 2018

Thinking of our many talks and missing you my dear friend

Dawn Chapman

December 27, 2017

Remembering how kind you were during the Holidays and always.

Lisa Eastman

January 4, 2017

Not a season goes by...thinking of you and all the warm memories...

Liz (Guzy) and David Froman

December 24, 2015

Remembering Peter:

In every heart you touched,
In every life you changed,
In every thought you inspired,
Your love lives on . . . .
-- P. Gaut

Donna San Agustin

November 3, 2015

For as long as I live I will never forget Dr Guzy's kindness to me and wonderful jokes. He helped me through open heart surgery for valve replacement and put in a pacemaker when I needed it. He was my rock. Such a talented and great physician, he deserves a special place in heaven. Truly a huge loss for all of us.

October 30, 2015

Well in looking over your legacy page the lengthy one that I wrote never seemed to appear. So here I am writing something that I thought was on your legacy a few years ago.

Sometimes and old joke comes to mind as you had many. Patients loved your jokes and still talk about your sense of humor. I still run into a few of them from time to time.

For me it was a pleasure to work in your office we always had a lot of fun. You were and will always be remembered such a joy in all of our lives.

Today touches us all deeply because it is your birthday. We had a great time 3 years ago at Tanino's.

Miss you more than you know and so do many of the patients that I have seen or been in touch with in the last few years.

I was one lucky gal to have met and worked for you. You will always be in my prayers.

Cathy H.

Janie Drayton

October 29, 2015

Wish I could give you a big hug today. Miss you everyday.

October 29, 2015

On this birthday of our dear brother/uncle Peter, our thoughts are drawn to his continued presence with us in the unexpected word, the joke we know he would have told, and the strange circumstances of life that evoke his oft spoken exclamation, You just can't make this stuff up!

We miss him every day but especially on those particular days we have always associated with or celebrated with him, such as the annual Notre Dame-USC football gameor any Notre Dame game, for that matter, and especially his birthday. We miss the annual ritual of sending multiple cards and meeting half-way to share a meal and celebrate with him.

So, Bro, we are still missing you--both your playfulness and your wise counsel. We appreciate the reminders that grace our journeys with your spirit. We carry you always in our hearts.

Love,
Liz, David, Michelle, and Daniel

Carolyn Glass

October 29, 2015

I miss talking over problems with Peter.

Dawn Chapman

May 13, 2015

I worked for Dr. Guzy in the late 90's. He is to this day, my all-time favorite boss and the kindest most generous man I have ever met. There is certainly a special place in heaven for such an amazing soul.

Neil Persky

May 7, 2015

One night Dr Guzy saved my life. I called when I was having difficulty breathing. It turn out to be a PE which he immediately recognized the and prescribed the administration of a clot buster. He stayed with me until the drug worked its miracles.
Now 18 yrs later I'm returning to UCLA for a heart procedure and wishing I had Peter to see me through once again.
Rest in Peace and one day will talk about our adventures in Indonesia.

Allan Wertheim

December 26, 2014

It is so hard to believe that our beloved Dr. Peter Guzy has been gone from us for two years. Continue to rest in peace Dr. G.

David, Liz (Guzy), Michelle, & Daniel Froman

December 25, 2014

Dear Brother,

We remembered you today in prayer and with a raised glass, in our fond memories and stories about you, and in the enduring influence you have had on all of us. We lit a candle for you, and like you it burned brightly but all to quickly.

"In every heart you touched,
In every life you changed,
In every thought you inspired,
Your love lives on . . . ."
--P. Gaut

Thank you for touching our lives in a very special way, Peter.

October 30, 2014

Recognizing this special day, we remember Peter, the consummate clinician, for his compassion, clinical skills, and humor that he lavished upon us all, as we needed them.

Kevin Powell

June 23, 2014

I have had the privilege of working with Dr. Guzy. He was brilliant, gentle, patient, kind and never without a new funny story. He is missed.

David Froman

October 27, 2013

Dear Peter,

Wednesday we will celebrate your birthday in a very different way. We aren't sending you the customary outrageously funny birthday cards daily for the week before. We won't be able to meet you for a birthday lunch at a favorite restaurant between San Diego and L.A. We won't hear your exclamations over your presents or enjoy the green corn tamales you would have brought us. There is so much we miss about you, Peter. This is only a small part of it.

Original “Burma Shave” text messages that made us smile. Always being there to answer a medical question concerning us or a friend. Accounts of the antics of your beloved pets and your softball team. Talking about the latest books or articles you were reading. Catching up on your niece Michelle and nephew Daniel. You have left a big void in our lives, yet we are so grateful that we had you to guide us, inform us, and entertain us for so many years. You were so incredibly bright and quick of wit. I always learned so much from you—no matter the topic of our conversation.

Your wedding greeting of “I'm sorry, David” revealed what a practical joker you were and laid the cornerstone for a forty-year relationship as brothers. I knew it was the smartest decision I ever made to ask your sister Liz to marry me. She is extraordinary in her own right, caring, empathic, and gifted in interpersonal relations. Little did I realize that I was getting a bonus of you as a brother.

So we will be thinking of you when your birthday comes this year. We miss you tremendously, but we are grateful that this memorial page will endure, and that we can continue to read and share how you have touched each of us individually. We are thankful that through these pages we have had the good fortune to meet many of those to whom you were important and who were important to you. We hope that all will feel free to give updates from time-to-time so that we all may continue to celebrate the central role you played in our lives.

So, bro, these are my thoughts approaching October 30. I will raise a Pumpkin Ale (which you introduced me to) in your honor. Rest in peace, Peter. Burma Shave.

luz maria licea

August 22, 2013

In 2009 I was brought to UCLA hospital and admitted by Dr. Guzy at the time of being admitted I was afraid as soon as I arrived I heard the nurses say I was sick and that they were going to take care of me that I was in good hands and my doctor was the best with that I felt safe and comfortable and could not wait to meet Dr. Guzy. The nurses had also told me that my doctor had a deep voice and a very soft heart with that I forgot about all my aches and pains and then 7pm came along and got to meet a wonderful doctor but most of all a nice looking man very caring and very professional. Just then I knew that I was in very good hands and was going to survive. I was in the hospital for 2 months and he would say to me every day to cope and be very patient not to worry about anything there wasn't a day he wouldn't come see me and make me feel like I was his only patient. After my surgery he continued to care for me even though I didn't have insurance he always took care of me. Dr. Guzy you have a very special place in my heart although you're gone to a very special place I will never forget you and all you have done for me.

Wendy Skolfield

August 5, 2013

Dr Guzy saved my moms life more than once(Mimi Smith).
Both being from Pittsburgh, they shared many a story and laughs over the years. The many times mom was hospitalized, Peter would always put her at top if his rounds, stopping to chat and my mom adored his spirit, on some days, it made the difference between limbo and recovery. Mom passed 3 yrs ago, and I bet she and the Good Doctor are sharing a laugh and maybe a drink Up There! He will be missed greatly.

June 25, 2013

Peter was one of the most committed physicians I had ever met. The music was ever present as were the jokes. I met so many wonderful people and made many friendships over the years. Thank you Peter for the wonderful ride.
We truly miss you!!

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phyllis greenberg

June 25, 2013

I miss Dr. Peter Guzy everyday...He was the most special man....He was my doctor and my friend...We shared his love of music ...His sense of humor was the greatest..His compassion unique....I am so saddened by his loss and remember how he played the theme from ' Bonanza ' when I entered his office....Life does not make sense without him....A huge loss to say the least..My condolences to his family and especially his daughter who he was so proud of......Phyllis Greenberg..

Rebecca Belcastro Drummond

June 21, 2013

Peter Guzy was a member of our Washington (PA) High School class of 1958. Many of us, also, knew him from grade school at Clark School in Washington. We just found out about his death and are very sadden to hear about it. Our sympathies go to his family.

carolyn Glass

May 29, 2013

I first met Peter Guzy in 1966 when we were on the teaching faculty at Lexington Catholic High School in Lexington, Kentucky. He taught physics and was our softball coach for a game between the faculty and the students. He kept us laughing so hard for he had all the faculty, including the nuns, running around the bases. The students absolutely loved his humor. He could have been a stand up comedian as well.

Carolyn Glass

May 28, 2013

Peter & I were friends for many years. I was saddened to learn of his passing. My sincere sympathy to his family.

George Mitchell, MD

April 23, 2013

I first met Peter Guzy as an intern on the 8 East nursing unit at UCLA Medical Center in 1980. He served as a mentor and role model throughout my time as intern, resident, chief resident and cardiology fellow. In later years while in practice in Ventura I would often call upon him to follow patients I would refer to UCLA for cardiac surgery, trusting him to be their cardiologist during their hospitalization. I will miss him greatly. He was one of the finest physicians that have ever lived.

Kathryn Flynn and Nick Carter

March 4, 2013

Peter was an exceptional physician and caring friend. Although he loved to tell jokes and was so very quick in his comebacks, especially when we teased him, he was very serious about providing the most dedicated, most informed, thoughtful, and thorough medical care possible. His life was one of integrity and unwavering, deep commitment to the service of others. Peter moved on and left us with an enormous loss and hurting hearts. We are saddened that he is not with us. Our hearts hurt in a way that he would not have wanted. He treated us kindly and with great dignity. Thank you, Dr. Peter Michael Guzy, for your care and attention and for knowing all that you knew, and for being among the very best of the best, a knowledgeable and compassionate healer. We were very fortunate to have had you for a physician and a friend. You gave us much hope and the love and care we needed to carry on. Godspeed. You will always be with us.

Barry Tavlin

March 3, 2013

I was shocked and saddened when I just now learned about Dr. Guzy's passing. Recently, I became well acquainted with him, as he provided excellent care for my sister, mother, and father in their final few years. We spent a lot of time together, and he became a virtual member of our family -- always selflessly available to provide medical care, advice, hospital visits, and counseling. He tried to keep things light, with a joke, or the latest news from the slow-pitch team, but there was never any doubt that he was 100% dedicated to his patients' well-being. He was truly an inspiration, and my family greatly appreciated all the work he did.
It's hard to believe that he's gone; he will not be forgotten.

Michael Rich

February 19, 2013

I received with shock and disbelief the news of Dr. Guzy's passing unexpectedly today, February 20, 2013. I am an astronomer, and Dr. Guzy loved my work and was fascinated by it. No annual physical would complete without discussion of the latest events in the cosmos. His office was filled with memorabilia, and a map of the world filled with pins representing the nationalities of his patients. I was privileged to have Dr. Guzy as my internist for the last few years, and remain in shock that he is no longer with us. To encounter a person so wonderful as him, in the course of one's life, was a real treasure.

David White

February 12, 2013

Dr. Guzy was my cardiologist for nearly 20 years. I really enjoyed talking with him and he always had a great new joke. The loss of this kind, compassionate man and brilliant physician, came as quite a shock to me when I was only made aware yesterday by a call from his office assistant. My wish is for Dr. Guzy's family and loved ones to know how much of an impact this wonderful man made on me. They are not making doctors like Dr. Guzy anymore, and I will miss him, his wonderful deep voice, and his marvelous fountain-pen writing, but, most of all, his skills and experience in managing my health issues incredibly successfully for nearly two decades. The last time that I saw Dr. Guzy last Fall, he told me "You make me look good!" - remarking on how well I was doing under his care over the years. No, Dr. Guzy, it was YOU who made you look and BE good. I will never, ever forget you.

Christy Family

January 31, 2013

We were surprised to hear of Dr. Guzy's passing. Our heartfelt prayers and sympathy go out to Dr Guzy's staff and family during this unexpected loss. Dr. Guzy had a great big HEART and great big healing HUGS too. He will truly be missed.

Deborah Kenigsberg

January 28, 2013

Last month, I attended a beautiful memorial service for my friend of over three decades, Peter. It captured the essence of the man, his strengths, passions and idiosyncrasies. His silly texts, funny jokes, sage advice and superb medical care for my loved ones are sorely missed. It is clear, from reading this blog, that Peter touched many lives. In time, his memories will be a blessing, just as his life was. Condolences to his family and many friends. Rest in peace, P M Guzy.

January 26, 2013

One month has passed, when I got the call about my good friend,employer and yes big brother. Peter & I worked together at UCLA for over 30 years. I learned so much from this great man, we talked pacemaker. I was Peter's straight man for his jokes. Peter taught me so much I will forever be in debt to him. Peter would often say we are so blessed to have such wonderful patients, no Peter we were blessed to have you. My rock is gone, my best to AnneMarie, Liz & family.

Bill Barrett

January 26, 2013

Peter has been my friend and my cardiologist since 1987 and only a few months ago he agreed to be my GP as well. I always looked forward to seeing him as we shared views and stories about our respective professions and he always sent me on my way with a new joke. I am saddened that we have lost this wonderful man and great physician. May he rest in peace.

Liz Guzy Froman

January 26, 2013

A month has passed since my dear brother Peter died unexpectedly. The stark reality that he is no longer here seems incomprehensible. Our family mourns his loss--for us and for all those he touched. In the midst of deep emotional pain, sources of strength and comfort come to us in unexpected ways. So it is with the messages in the guestbook. These caring tributes comfort us, and they allow his legacy to live on. We thank each of you who has shared your own special memory of Peter. We hope that you will continue to write your memories of him.
With gratitude,

January 25, 2013

Dr. Guzzy was more than an expert in his field of pacemaker health care and science. He imparted the human side of mediacl practice to his patients, that include me. I always looked foward to my annual pacemaker visits with him traveling from S Orange county to trade jokes about his beloved Notre Dame Sports Vs UCLA.
I will miss him dearly after 11 years of his warm and friendly care.
DR.Ivan Berger

Anton Adema

January 23, 2013

My wife Yasuko and I are shocked and sad to learn of Dr. Guzy's passing. At the beginning of each visit he would sit down on his stool, unscrew the cap of his ubiquitous fountain pen, and when ready to start writing on his pad he would look me in the eyes and say: "Now, tell me how I can help you." Immediately I felt at ease each and every time. The exam visit would never conclude till he had imparted the latest joke from his immense repertoire of funny stories. Although I'm sure he had a schedule to maintain, you always had the feeling that he had reserved all the time in the world just for you. May the family find solace in the fact that he brought so much compassion and joy to so many people. I'll hold his memory dear.
Anton Adema

Vish Viswanath

January 23, 2013

I am shocked to hear the news of his passing. Both my father and mother had been patients of Dr Guzy before he started to treat me. He was not only intelligent but also very patient and caring. During every visit we had many brief but interesting conversations on various topics. He will be missed by all of us. Our condolences to his daughter. RIP.

Lisa Eastman

January 23, 2013

What a man! Loved his sense of humor but most important his passion for his patients. Beginning with my brother and faithfully with my mother he was always willing to see them even if he had to cut his lunch short. You will be thought of daily and remembered fondly. Love to you and your office staff, who also was incredible! Arigato.....

John Avera

January 22, 2013

Peter was a magnificient man. Always the consumate professional with a bedside manner second to none. Everyone waited for the next joke. He will be missed by many. Our condolences go out to his family and staff. Certainly, he saved my life & that of my mother in law. He will never be forgotten. Fight On Irish!

Denise Vigil

January 16, 2013

Peter ran the Pacemaker Clinic at UCLA in 1987 when I worked there. He was a pillar of a man and physician. He treated his staff as family. He went beyond duty to care for his patients. His spirit will forever live on in those that he touched with professionalism and friendship. Thank you, Dr. Guzy. Great is your reward.

sara Tyhurst

January 16, 2013

I will miss you so much may you keep God laughing the way you did me thank you so much!

Mark Scoggins

January 14, 2013

Dr. Guzy will be missed. I shared so many great memories with "the Guze". We went to Notre Dame/USC games even UCLA/ND games together. I will miss the laughs, tailgating and of course the jokes he shared with so many. The sports journal text messages we shared back and forth, absolutely hilarious. Great conversations. We called him "the voice". He had a such a great deep bass voice. He loved sports, music and entertainment. Great person to be around. You could always see him socializing with people regardless of their status or titles. He knew when to talk and when to listen.

He would always end a funny story with " you just can't make this stuff up".

Dr. Guzy was a enjoyable person to be around. My heart filled condolences goes out to his family.

*RIP Big fella.

-Mark Scoggins UCLA

January 14, 2013

Dr. Guzy will be missed.

UCLA, PTU

January 13, 2013

Dr. Peter was the mainstay of my life support system
Ever since 1982. First, medications. subsequently, triple bypass, a stent, then a pacemaker. On going for thirty years. I second everything others have attributed to him. What a shock, Doc!
You are missed enormously for all the reasons others have written.
Can he ever be replaced?
DOug Pfeiffer ...thirty years a grateful Patient ... U

Claire & Carl Reisman

January 12, 2013

We extend our deepest condolences to Dr. Guzy's family and also to his wonderful office family. Having seen Dr. Guzy one week before Christmas, we were shocked and saddened to learn of his passing. He was a wonderful physician who always made you feel comfortable, especially with his ability, dedication, compassion and humor. He was truely our family cardiologist, my mother's, my brother's, my son's my husband's and mine. We know that he will be missed very much, by his patients, friends and family. To one who almost never took vacations, RIP Dr Guzy.

Allan Wertheim

January 11, 2013

How lucky and privileged was I to be a patient of Dr. Guzy !

I don't think we will see the likes of him again. He took the time and had the compassion that is no longer seen in this day and age of medicine.

He was a Mench beyond compare.
Fight on Irish.

RIP Dr. G

January 11, 2013

Dr. Guzy was my husband, Tom's doctor and mine. A doctor who can be held up to those now on that journey.
Dr. Guzy came to our home in late November as Tom was having pain in his back. He sat down and talked to all of us, while observing his patient. Than he got up and Tom took off his shirt and Dr. Guzy's gentle hands went over that area of his back, always looking for the cause. He must have spent 2 hours with us, he knew Tom was dying and his presence meant so much to all of us.
How do you replace a guy who always had a complimentary crack about your wife if she came with you. Patient, kind always listening, God bless you Dr. Peter Guzy, May the Eternal light shine upon you and may you rest in peace.
Janice Brown

Sara Kemp

January 10, 2013

Dr. Guzy was not only the best cardiologist but also a kind and interesting person. He will be sorely missed.

Peter Danckert

January 10, 2013

Peter Guzy led me, his patient of 17 years, through surgical procedures, exams, quiet, authoritative advice and exuded the quiet, concentrated confidence that healed me as much as any drug. His reputation was national and other docs spoke of him with great respect. Nobody like him. Unconscious class and dignity. Funny and kind. There's a big hole in my life today. Peter Danckert

Bob Krasny

January 10, 2013

Thank you Dr Guzy for your kind caring ways. You took your work seriously but not yourself.

Betty Shaw

January 10, 2013

My deepest sympathies to the Guzy family. Dr. Guzy my friend, RIP. You will always have a place in my heart. I guess heaven needed you more!

Ron C. Bell, D.D.S.

January 9, 2013

Dr. Peter Guzy fixed my heart but now it is broken. I cried all day upon learning of his passing. Seldom in life do we come upon such a brilliant mind coupled with a compassionate and caring personality. Dr. Guzy was a role model for all health care professionals to live up to. I am so grateful to have been his patient over the past 22 years. We were like close friends. I will never forget this incredible human being.

David Grossman, M.D.

January 9, 2013

Peter Guzy was an amazing man and a wonderful role model as a physician. I had the pleasure of knowing him as a medical resident, chief resident, then as a colleague. I'll admit--he was a close friend dating even back to my year's as a resident when we played basketball together with the medical housestaff. Even 20 years later, he was recently talking smack about how he used to "school me back in the day" with his basketball moves. I don't recall a person ever owning so many Notre Dame t-shirts!
Having worked with him over the years, I can clearly state that there aren't many more compassionate physicians that you'll find in this world. Thank you, Peter, for teaching me valuable life lesson that I will never forget. I was so fortunate to be able to call you my friend.

Mrs. Leonard Unger

January 8, 2013

Dr. Guzy treated my husband for many years. He was a kind and caring physician. I was so saddened to hear of his passing.

marianne miranda

January 8, 2013

I have worked with Dr. Guzy implanting pacemakers for over 20 yrs. and was deeply saddened when I found out about his death. I can still feel like I will see him in the halls of the hospital as usual and hear a new but more than likely old joke and have a laugh. RIP Peter. I will miss you.

January 8, 2013

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major roby

January 7, 2013

I will truly miss the funny doctor. USPS

Maria Morales

January 7, 2013

Today I just learned about the passing of Dr. Guzy. I will truly miss him not only because of the commitment he had with his profession,coworkers, and patients, but also because always put a smile on your face. I will appreciate the moments we shared playing softball with the rest of the team during the summers. Dr. Guzy you will be deeply missed for being one of a kind.

Meryl Carr

January 6, 2013

I have known Peter Guzy for well over 20 years. He was my doctor and my friend and I feel honored to have known him. I miss him...and I'm sad that, although he told it 100 times, I shall never hear the "Pickle Slicer" joke again. Rest well Peter. You are so loved.

January 5, 2013

Dr. Guzy will be greatly miss

David Bloome

January 5, 2013

I love Dr. Guzy. We were good friends and worked together at UCLA. His sense of humor was one of a kind. His dedication to his patients was inspiring. I just smile when I think of all our twisted conversations and great dinners together. I am so grateful to have him in my life and foverever in my memories. I will miss you.

Maryann Ruda

January 5, 2013

Dr. Guzy was a healer and one of the best attending doctorts I have had the honor to work with. I am so sad to hear of his passing. ULCA will never be the same. Dr. Guzy had such wit and a brilliant doctor. I was so lucky to have so many teachable moments with Dr. Guzy; impacting my knowledge and nursing care. I will miss you Dr. Guzy.
Maryann Sullivan-Ruda; RN

Reshonda Ross

January 5, 2013

I knew Dr Guzy for many years He always had a joke for me everytime I seen him. He would see his pt first then come to my desk and tell me a joke I will miss you Dr.Guzy you always made me smile

January 4, 2013

Always working late, cheerful and full of humor, Dr Guzy will be missed dearly. He was a true patient advocate. He had the best handwriting amongst physicians and was proud of his pen collection. Always talked about his daughters childhood and how he enjoyed being a father. Will be cheering for the fighting Irish in his honor.

Carolyn Sachs

January 4, 2013

Dr. Guzy was the most beloved physicians by his patients I can remember. Patients continuously raved about him, both his medical care and his wonderful bedside manner. He was always professional and attentive as he visited his patients in the emergency department. It is rare to see a physician so devoted that he/she makes the time to provide the personal touch and care to a patient in the emergency department. He will be missed by all of emergency department faculty and certainly by his patients.

Dolores Dyer

January 4, 2013

Dr Guzy was terrific we would always joke when he would come to Dr Gitnick office to see a VIP. He will be missed by many staff as well as patients

Michael Mayer

January 4, 2013

I have been a patient of Peters for over ten years. We always started or visits exchanging our latest and best jokes. He was (and still is) one of the more pleasurable encounters of my 71 years on earth. A great guy.

Steven Boldizsar

January 4, 2013

Dr.Guzy was just a great guy. Best music collection in 100 MP. Fantastic to work with, a true gentle soul.

Johannes Czernin

January 4, 2013

Peter was a wonderful physician and a kind human being. He was unselfish and dedicated his life to patient care.
The faculty and staff of the UCLA nuclear medicine clinic will miss but never forget him.

January 4, 2013

Dr Guzy was an outstanding cardiologist and caring human being. I repected him greatly as a colleague and he helped me and my patients many times as a skilled and caring cardiologist. I admire him, miss him, and pray for just rewards for his many good deeds. Bevra H Hahn, MD. Rheumatology, UCLA

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