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Peter Migel Obituary

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Peter Forshew, M.D., age 68, died on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at his home outside of San Diego, California. He was surrounded by his wife, his three children, and all of his grandchildren. In 1976, Dr. Migel was a founding partner of Tenafly Pediatrics in Tenafly, NJ, where he practiced for twenty years. In 1996, he began his own practice specializing in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics in New Jersey. During these years he was affiliated with Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in NYC, where he served as Chief Resident in Pediatrics in 1975 and 1976, and with Englewood Hospital, Englewood, NJ, where he also served as Chief of Pediatrics from 1988 to 1990. Dr. Migel and his wife moved to California in 2000 and restored a 22 acre avocado grove where his family continues to reside. Throughout his life, Dr. Migel was dedicated to his family and his patients.
Dr. Migel is survived by his wife of 48 years, Terry, his daughters, Thea and Naomi (Lafata), his son Noah and his wife Gwendolyn (Ty) as well as his grandchildren, Katherine, age 13, Jacob, age 11, Sophia, age 7, Oscar, age 4, and Delanie, age 18 months.
The family held a private service to celebrate Peter's life on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Any and all condolences and communication may be sent to: [email protected]
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Children's Defense Fund, Attn: Development Department, 25 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. Visit http://www.childrensdefense.org/support-our-work/other-giving-options

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Published by The Record/Herald News on Nov. 3, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Peter Migel

15 Entries

Ann Bege Koroghlian

March 8, 2026

Just found this while thinking back to a lifetime ago. Dr migel was my 4 children´s pediatrician in tenafly. Dr migel helped diagnosed my Melanie with FMF and ref to Dr Jacob´s (rip) at Columbia. I also became a patient of Terry´s after being widowed. A lifetime ago, bitter sweet to have outlived so many amazing people who touched my life in profound ways. God bless his memory and praying for a family who lost a wonderful husband & father.

Richard Friedman

December 22, 2025

Terry, Peter was such a kind gentle soul. My daughter turned 58 and I was thinking about him. Denise also saw you. You were both a brief, wonderful part of our lives.
Richard Friedman
Charlotte, NC

Peter Miller

February 24, 2025

I grew up in Englewood New Jersey and was a childhood patient of Dr. Migel's. He was the first doctor I ever knew. What a kind and gentle man. He had such a special way about him. I am 45 years old now and I can still hear his voice in my head. When I was very little, he'd do this cute thing with the otoscope where he'd ask if I wanted to blow out the light and then he'd let me. Dr. Migel was a very happy, safe and consistent part of my childhood. I still think of I'm often.

Linda DeWolfe

October 28, 2020

I will always remember Dr Migel. I can still hear his advice and words of wisdom in my ears 33 years later. I share this advice with my daughter as she raises her daughter. He has left his mark on generations.

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Doris Flood

October 28, 2019

I will always remember Peter. One of the kindest, intelligent, and humble men Ive met in my life. So wise and strong. The world is a better place because he was here.

Doris Flood

December 3, 2013

We were deeply saddened to hear of Peter's passing. He was such a special person. I personally will always remember the wise words he said to me after my father died. Wishing your family peace during this difficult time.

Marcee Novick

November 28, 2013

Our deepest sympathies to the Miguel family. We have just learned of his untimely passing and we are deeply saddened by this. I remember he was the first person I saw at Columbia Pres. after having a c section with my daughter who is now 35. He was a very patient man and helped guide me along as a new mother. Then my son came along who is now 24. He needed tubes in his ears and I remember getting a phone call from him in the evening to find out how the parents were doing knowing that our son was fine. Again our condolences.

Corinne Lynch

November 18, 2013

It seems like yesterday when Brian (28) and Lauren (25) were delivered into the care of Dr. Migel. He shared many of your family stories to ease me into my new role of Mom - telling me that everything would be fine. The kids loved meeting his parrot too.

I remember hearing about his daughter's travels / studies in Russia. I thought he and his wife were very brave or crazy to let their child go abroad, but things worked out and from what I heard, it was a great learning experience for the whole family.

We have thought of him fondly over the years and had hoped that the move to California was a great adventure for the family. Please accept our condolences.

Corinne , Ray, Brian and Lauren Lynch
Norwood, NJ

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November 8, 2013

We wish to express our deepest sympathy to the Migel family. We remember when our son Josh Lipton was 4 years old. We were visiting from Boston and Peter saw Josh at Babies Hospital. We thought it was meningitis. He told us to go out a special door so we would not have to pay. He called Jeff in Boston and called me multiple times that night to check on Josh. Noah, remember the car incident and the meeting we had with your dad the following day. All good memories. The Lipton Family

Pat N Lonni Whiting And Family

November 5, 2013

So sad to hear of Dr. Migel's passing . My family often thought of him through the years. He was a wonderful Doctor and caring friend during his years of practice with Tenafly Pediatrics. Our prayers are with him and family. With sincere sympathy. The Whiting family.

Linda DeWolfe

November 5, 2013

I'll never forget Dr. Migel. A kind,loving man and physician. I worked as a nurse with Peter when he was a resident at New York Presbyterian. He also was my children's pediatrician. My sincere sympathy to his family. May the memories of this wonderful man bring them comfort.

Elizabeth Davis

November 3, 2013

An incredibly compassionate and nice man, our children were also taught the "swallow the pill" trick and many, many other wonderful life skills from this very gifted physician. He was an incredible person, and our lives were richer and better for knowing him, he will be missed!

November 3, 2013

My sincerest and deepest sympathies to the entire Migel family. Peter was and will always remain, a very special friend!

Phil Arbolino
Bedford, New York

Debbie Brown

November 3, 2013

My sincere condolences to the Migel family. Peter played a hugh part in our family as our pediatrician and friend since 1978 . I am sorry to hear of his passing, what a loss of a great man.

Maureen Polifroni

November 3, 2013

We were patients of Tenafly Pediatrics for over twenty years, and had many pleasant and reassuring encounters with Dr. Migel. He taught my older son how to swallow a pill -- not an easy thing to do! A very sweet man and an inspired physician. A tremendous loss......from my family to his: deepest sympathy.

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