Birth date: Aug 26, 1957 Death date: Feb 16, 2021
George Samuel Leisersohn, age 63, of Leesburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Born on August 26, 1957 in Istanbul, Turkey, he was the son of the late Lawrence George Leisersohn and the lat Read Obituary
We are so sad to hear of George’s passing. He was such a warm and friendly person, and we have wonderful memories of him from past neighborhood gatherings and celebrations. We would so often see him out walking the dogs, and he always had a smile and a wave. He will be missed. Our thoughts are with Kathy, Sarah and Larry.
Becky and Chuck Doland
I have known George for over 35 years. I was blessed to have George as a friend - a very dear friend. He was kind, gentle, caring, humble, friendly and had a beautiful smile. He was the opposite of me! George and I worked together early in our career and it was a great pleasure to have George on my team. He coached me and helped me see the other side when frustration got the better part of me - George was so mellow and handled things with calm stride! We later moved to other employers both staying in procurement. It was a great loss when he left for Navy Federal, and I was frequently tempted to recruit George to join me again, but I knew he was so happy at the Navy Federal Credit Union - and in particular, the work-life balance they offered him and his family.
I remember when he met Kathy - Geroge started to miss our regular happy hours. In particular, I remember a time when we were at Rumors, a bar in DC. George came with Kathy for the first time to join us. Throughout the night, George and Kathy were in the corner with George's arm around her - very much in the clouds, content, and happy. I recall taking advantage of a brief moment while Kathy was away so I could tease him. Describing his feelings for Kathy, he told me, "Joey this is it!" George and Kathy got married and had 2 beautiful kids. He was a dedicated husband and a loving father to Sarah and Larry.
When I saw George already with his health issue, he was still smiling - the same very same smile he always had. We met prior to the pandemic at a Thai restaurant with 2 of our close friends, Tui and Craig. We had a feast and enjoyed our time together as if we were back in time 35 years ago. Sarah came to pick him up afterwards for their father/daughter date.
Michelangelo once said, "Death and love are the two wings that bear the good man to heaven" George, I will miss you and your smile, but plan to see you in heaven someday.
Until then my friend, Joey
I met George in the early 1980’s when he was living at the Dorchester Apartments on Columbia Pike in Arlington. His roommate was one of my best friends from my W-L High School days, George Sedlacko. I got to know George well during the 80’s; since we played basketball together regularly at TJ Community Center, went for food at places like the local pizza hangout, and we occasionally hung out in their apartment. I was also proud to have George attend my wedding back in 1987.
In the summer of 1985, the two Georges and I took a road trip vacation together. We first drove to Atlanta to visit one of our basketball buddies that had just moved there, and to catch a couple of Braves baseball games since they were playing George’s favorite team, the San Francisco Giants. We then drove across the south to Houston to visit another friend that had just moved. Along the way we stayed in a motel in Gulf Port, Mississippi that was on the Gulf of Mexico. The next morning as we left for the next leg of our trip, we could see a hurricane coming our way in the Gulf and actually drove in Gulf waters as they were up on the coastal highway. We found out later that motel was destroyed by the hurricane, so we got out of there just in time!
We had a great time in New Orleans along the way, but missed out on baseball in Houston as MLB had a mini-strike while we were there. We did catch a double-header watching the Texas Rangers before we started our trip back.
I lost touch with George around 1990 as our lives took different paths. I never had the pleasure to meet his wife and kids, but I’m sure he was a great husband and a great dad. I’ve never met a finer man.
This morning I was curious about George, so I did a search on the Internet and was shocked to find that he had passed just a few days ago. I felt a great loss like our 1980’s days were just yesterday. My condolences to the family on your unimaginable loss.
Ken Renalds
I remember George in so many ways; kind, quiet, thoughtful, intelligent, caring, funny and someone who you could really respect. We talked about basketball, baseball, work, family, and he always gave great advice whenever I sought his wisdom. He loved his family and Kathy, Sarah and Larry will have him looking over them forever. He often spoke of his long walks with the dog or later on dogs and he was always a calming presence. George did not like the spotlight but he was a natural leader and others found this in him and were drawn to him. It may sound somehow trite but in this case I can easily say that if more men and people were like George, this world would be so much easier and better to live in. His passing is extremely sad but his memory will always be of a classy and wonderful man.
Timothy Gay
I will miss our talks about our girls who were the same age. George was always very kind to everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with the Leisersohn family, the Ashe family and all of his friends and family during this time.
Glenda
George Leisersohn was a Leader you wanted to follow!! He encapsulated all the qualities of someone you aspire to be like. He was a 'safe harbor,' an amazing human being, a trusted Leader and confidant in our Department and throughout the Credit Union. A true professional; a man of integrity and calm reserve, a quick wit, a man who genuinely cared about others. He was always there for anyone at anytime. He would invite you into his office to sit down and greet you with his soft smile; no matter what else was going on, you knew George gave you his full attention and listened to understand. George might not have had the time, but George always made the time for you. He left an indelible mark, not only in the workplace, but on humanity.
My heart goes out to Kathy, Sarah, Larry and all of his family for this great loss. There was never any doubt of George's love and loyalty to his beloved family. His family always came first and his smile became brighter every time he would speak of you. May you find some peace and comfort in the days ahead and know your husband and father will always be watching over you.
If I could have hand picked a Brother-in-Law from all the men in the world, it would've been George. I was so very blessed to have George as my Brother-in-Law and in my life because I've never met a more gentle, kinder, joy-filled soul ever. No matter the circumstance, George always found the positive. In all the time I knew him, I never heard him speak an unkind word to anyone. Although quiet and reserved, when he laughed, it was infectious and I never saw him without a smile on his face. George's love for Kathy, Sarah, and Larry, whom he cherished dearly, was unconditional and eternal. When he would talk about them, you could see how proud he was because he would have a smile on his face from ear to ear. My sons are young adults and if they become even half the men George was, it would make me proud because George was a man of honor, of integrity, of goodness, and pure of heart, and what woman wouldn't be proud to have such a man as her Son, her Husband, her Father, her Brother, her Uncle.......her Brother-in-Law!!! Love you George, you are with us now and ALWAYS!!!
George was a kind, humble, funny and great person. He was our neighbor and friend who’s family meant everything to him. We will miss him very much but smile with the memories we have that will never be forgotten. Our hearts and prayers are with Kathy, Larry, Sarah and their extended family.
We are so very sorry to hear of George’s passing. He lived around the corner from us and always had a friendly smile, wave or hello. After we learned of his illness and would ask how he was doing, he always answered with, “Don’t feel sorry for me, I have a great family and a great life.” We will miss seeing him working in the yard or walking the dogs. Keeping George, Kathy, Sarah and Larry in our thoughts and prayers.
George was our neighbor and friend for nearly 19 years. His family was his life and he was an adoring father and husband. Tony and I cannot think of a nicer or sincere individual. We are so deeply saddened by his passing and the Leisersohn family is in our hearts and prayers.
