A Photo of Gayle
This photo of Gayle was taken by Howard Willen in 1996. We had gone to see his team play baseball at a high school field not too far from where we lived, and Howard took this photo of Gayle in …
Year: 2022
Some Random Recollections
Mommy’s twisted arthritic fingers play a dramatic arpeggio on her precious piano as Gayle draws a breath:“There is…. A house… in New Orleans… THEY CAAAALL THE RIIIIISING SUN!…”Daddy smiles gleefully, his familiar twinkle in his eye,Our jaws drop as Gayle’s …
Remembering Gayle
Gayle, the middle child, was remarkable from her very beginnings. The word was she could talk in complete sentences at 9 months of age. When the angels handed out talents Gayle seemed to get them all. She was athletic, gifted …
I’m thinking of Gayle today
Remembering her genuine encouragement, interest, and concern about my life as a musician, as well as sincere care about my health and well being. I miss her dry sense of humor. Her desire for political and social justice. And while …
Gayle Pilat: We Remember Her
Two years ago, our sister-in law Gayle Pilat left us suddenly and unexpectedly. On this anniversary of her passing, we remember her. Our family custom draws on memory as a means to be in touch with our deepest feelings about …
Another post from Carolyn P.
This time of year makes me always think of Gayle. She always brought me and my sister her handmade jewelry that she made for holiday craft shows. We loved them! One year she even made us decorative wine bottles with lights. …
Thoughts of Gayle
I will always remember Gayle as the most generous and encouraging person. So many times she sent tips “through Laura” to help me deal with going through cancer. Foods and medicinal herbs always with a positive attitude. I don’t think …
From Danny Mazza
Gayle was one of the finest musicians I’ve had the pleasure and good fortune to share a stage with. Her bass style was reminiscent of Tower of Power’s Rocco Prestia: technical and precise, with dynamics and taste. Her musicianship made it a …
In Memory of Gayle
Gayle was family for a very long time. Our kids never knew a time when she was not part of our lives—and she was a presence so many times when it counted. We have such strong and fond memories of …
From Carolyn Perlman
This is a great idea Laura. I know it must be very hard for you but it is a wonderful thing to do. I, like everyone else, miss Gayle very much. She had a heart of gold and such a …