David Gitlitz
Hello friends. It is a delight to be hearing how many people hold memories of David. We'd love to hear yours.
From Abby and Deborah:
Our dad David Gitlitz died in the early morning of December 30, 2020, in his home city of Oaxaca, Mexico. Despite his vivid spirit, Covid proved too much for his compromised lungs. In the last few days we told our Dad many times that we love him, as we had in the weeks before, and the months before, and the years before. And we know, without a doubt, that he loved us too. We are lucky in that.
David Gitlitz was a learned man of many talents, with a true and inquisitive interest in the world and the people around him. He was a community connector, a scholar and administrator, a wit, a loving father and friend, a teacher, an explorer and traveler, an avid birder, a fine cook, a generous host, a mentor, a photographer, and a lover of the arts. To our knowledge he was never bored. No matter where he was, or who he was with, there was always the delight of something new to learn.
As one of his friends so aptly put it, "May he rest in joy and adventuresome discoveries because to rest in peace would be boring for David!"
We'll miss you always, Dad. And we'll keep on living in this interesting world with curiosity, integrity, and delight. Thanks for being such a great life model, companion, father, and friend. Buen viaje.
Deborah and Abby