Gilbert Chudnow

Of Framingham, age 88, on December 3, 2021. Son of the late William Chudnovsky and Bessie (Swartz) Chudnovsky. Beloved husband of the late Sandra M. (Bennett) Chudnow. Devoted father of Mark and Gina (Pena) Chudnow, and Randi (Chudnow) and Jeff Loeb. Proud Papas of Aryn and Peter, Bess and Jason, Gabrielle, Sara and Annie.  Loving great-Papas of Bella, Zack, Camden, Hazel and Meadow. Dear brother of the late Alice (Chudnovsky) Spill and Stanley Chudnow.

Gil grew up in Dorchester and worked at his dad’s New Yorker Cafeteria from an early age as well as working as a bundle boy at the old Faneuil Market in Boston.  He went on to graduate as a chef from the Culinary Institute of America with a flair for carving ice sculptures. With his partner Carl Davis, and later Charles Bonin, they formed Charles, Gilbert and Davis Caterers, which thrived as a renowned Kosher caterer at the center of Jewish life in greater Boston, Connecticut and Rhode Island.  He also owned the Lox, Stock and Bagel Delicatessen on Boston Common.  Gil enjoyed tennis, skiing, breeding and showing Doberman Pinschers and Airedale Terriers, making puzzles, and playing gin with his buddies and later teaching the game to his granddaughters and his adoring aide.  Gil is cherished by his family and loved by all who called him a friend.

Service in the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA, Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Combined Jewish Philanthropies 126 High St., Boston, MA 02110 .