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Myer Gotz Obituary
Myer's passion for family, travel, museums, performing arts, origami, wood working, karate, and tai chi framed a fascinating life. He is survived by his beloved wife Harriet Gotz (nee Wieboldt), stepdaughter Olivia Bergeron (Christian), stepson Travis Taylor (Clea), as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Jack Gotz, mother Gertrude Gotz, and sisters Roberta Leibowitz and Nancy Cohn.
A celebration of Myer's life will be held at a later date.
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Christian Bergeron
June 13, 2024
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June 13, 2024
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Christian Bergeron
June 13, 2024
Dear Myer, what a life you have lived! I will always remember, and carry with me, the memories of a man who enjoyed the little things in life - a song, a poem, a good bourbon and Guinness! - and who was kind and generous to those around him. From our first meeting - when Olivia introduced me to you and Tippy at a Mexican restaurant on the Upper West Side in early 2001 - until our last meal together in Milford with Tippy, Olivia and the kids, you took a big bite out of life and showed the rest of us a way forward, with love, openness and joie de vivre. I will miss you. - Christian
Valerie Levay
June 12, 2024
Myer I will miss your colorful stories about your adventures in the City but most of all, I will miss your lovely sense of humor. My prayers to your family and your wife, my dear sister.
Val Levay
June 12, 2024
Myer I will miss your colorful stories about your adventures in the City but most of all, your lovely sense of humor.
Val Levay
June 12, 2024
Myer I will miss your colorful stories of your adventures in the city but most of all, your lovely sense of humor.
Mary Miller (Adams)
June 12, 2024
Uncle Meyer, I remember you teaching us origami and always making us laugh. Thank you for being a great human being.
laurel karimi
June 12, 2024
MYER, MY BROTHER-IN-LAW, WAS A DECENT, KIND HEARTED MAN. HE WAS QUICK TO LAUGH AND ENJOYED A GOOD JOKE. HE WILL BE MISSED BY US ALL.
Mavis Korosec
June 12, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.Myer we love and miss you. Your knowledge and dry sense of humor will be certainly missed.
Kristin Adams
June 12, 2024
Myer you were always a great person to talk with about any subject. The best trait you had was you listened. We miss you dearly. Kris Adams
Olivia Bergeron
June 12, 2024
Myer was kind and generous. He loved showing my children how to fold origami figures and always made a few extra using dollar bills for them to take home. He had an incredible memory and could recite poetry and song lyrics that fit any occasion perfectly. He was joyous, fun-loving and will be missed!
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