Dear Donna,

I knew nothing of Pete’s passing till just a few minutes ago. I am still somewhat in shock. I had emailed him last month and knowing how faithful he has always been to responding, I started questioning whether I had the wrong address. Same thing had happened in April, but I thought that he had answered then. So the Google hunt. And now...

I am so sorry to think how hard this would be on you and your son. I hope you are doing alright now some months after his passing. 

I really cared for Pete, someone I lived very closely with during our six years under the same roof and in the same classes and programs in the seminary. We spent many enjoyable hours combating each other on the handball court and many hours too long past official lights out trying to solve the problems of our lives, the seminary, and being in my room. The latter was not always enjoyable but cathartic and even enlightening. 

Like probably most who knew Pete, I always felt more than a few steps behind him intellectually but he always manifested a sincere appreciation for my insight and, more importantly, of course, for me. We enjoyed each other. I will miss him much. My last email mentioned above was to let him know how much I wanted a nice long conversation with him. I will miss not having had that. 

Please call me if you feel like talking. I would very much like to speak with you

I was a student at Wesleyan in the mid-1970's and took several classes with Peter -- Logic, History of Philosophy 1, maybe something else, and an advanced logic tutorial.  He let me be his undergraduate teaching assistant for Logic (a mixed blessing).  It wasn't until I became a professor myself (cognitive psychology, not philosophy) that I appreciated they way he intentionally scared away students who he thought would not appreciate his class.  He had a big effect on so many students and their future careers: I even thank him in an article I wrote only 5 years ago.   Condolences to the family.   But how lucky you were to have him while you did.


Donna I’m so very sorry to hear of Peter’s passing. I remember him as a very kind person.  You will see him in heaven.


Dear Donna and David.

What sad news.  Please accept my condolences.

I worked with Peter at Sumitomo for close to twenty years.  Reflecting on that past, I think about Peter from two different dimensions.  First, professionally, his legal skills and acuity were what one would expect of a Yale Law School/Cravath-trained lawyer.  Moreover, he was indefatigable, and gave new meaning to the term “work ethic.”  Second, and more importantly, he was a remarkably kind and compassionate person.  I cannot recall a single instance in which he made an uncharitable comment about any person, lost his cool, or complained about the heavy professional burdens he carried.  

It was a privilege to have known and worked with Peter.

Bob Rabbino

I was so sorry to hear of Peter’s recent passing.  His soaring intellect and passion for knowledge were truly inspiring. No subject was off-limits with Peter. One of the brightest minds the world has seen. A true loss to all who knew him.

May his memory be a blessing to both of you in your time of sorrow.

Dave Greenspoon, former colleague at SMBC New York

Donna, David

I just heard of Peter passing away. We partnered to do many intersting things while I was with Sumiomo New York. Without Peter, my career would have been different, and I owe him a lot .
His inteligence, his attitude of perfection, and offcourse being just a great guy to be around, has always been talked about by my fellow collegues when we get together in Japan. Sumitomo has lost a legend.   Our condolences from Japan.   


To Donna and David, my condolences.  I have thought of all of you always.  I have missed him since he departed the Legal Department at SMBC.  Blessings.

I cannot regret enough for not keeping in touch enough after both of us retiring from SMBC.  He worked so diligently for the team and I was and will be grateful forever.

Please, Donna and David, forgive my having been distant, but I was always thinking about him, as kind of a father figure.  Always consulting on the deals, transactions, documentations.

He is a man of integrity and forever my hero for helping out all the time.  

Ken Hokugo, former colleague at SMBC New York.

I worked with Peter at SMBC from my arrival in the late 1990s until Peter's retirement.  We had many interesting discussions about classical literature and philosophy.  Peter's insight on  Homer and Horace, to name two disparate authors, was quite fascinating.  He was an erudite and kind man.  I offer my deepest condolences to the family. 

May his memory be a blessing.

Dear Donna and David, 

I am so sorry for your loss. Peter was a great guy, and I cannot express how much I respected and enjoyed working with him. My sincere condolence to you and your family. 

Best Regards,
Kenichi Yoshioka, a former colleague of Peter at SMBC



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21 juin 1940 – 5 février 2020

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