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LEO SELIGSOHN Obituary
died peacefully on September 18 at age 91 in his apartment in North Andover, MA. Born July 15, 1926 in Manhattan, Leo served in the United States Navy during World War II and pursued a career in journalism. He worked as a page and news writer at NBC, and then joined Newsday in 1956 where he worked for 33 years as a reporter, theater and film critic and magazine feature writer. Through retirement, Leo and his beloved wife Adrea remained adventurers and activists in their Becket, MA and Lakewood Ranch, FL communities. A memorial will be held at 10am on Sunday, September 24 at Leo's daughter's home. Please contact the family for further details. Tribute donations can be made in Leo's name to the Southern Poverty Law Center.
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for LEO SELIGSOHN
October 17, 2017
i am so sorry to hear of the death of leo. i played tennis with him in lakewood ranch. everyone loved playing with leo. he was a star of a man.
cathy smith
Susan Kanoff
September 24, 2017
Susan, your father sounded like an amazing man.Thinking of you and your family at this sad time. Susan Kanoff
Janice Berman
September 24, 2017
So sorry to hear of Leo's passing. John and I cherish the memory of our visit with you in Becket, as well as our marathon swim across the lake, with Leo well in the lead! I always loved talking with Leo at work and hearing a mini-review of his latest play, and his story of the one time he had to review a ballet tickled me no end..."first he ran upstage to the corner and jumped up in the air..." He was a kind, funny and perspicacious soul. Sending love and deepest sympathy to you, Adrea, and to your family.
Bob Gerner
September 24, 2017
It was always a pleasure to see Leo, when he was in town and picked up the Sunday newspapers. It was been a number of years, but I will always remember him. Thoughts and prayers are with his family.
(Formerly Becket General Store)
Zoe Hastings
September 23, 2017
I had no idea when I saw you all at services that you had lost Leo so recently. Such a person, a kind soul that I will miss seeing. My heart goes out to your whole family.
Rick Barry
September 23, 2017
The members of the Liars poker group of writers in Sarasota, FL, will miss Leo badly. His often self-deprecating sense of humor will be particularly missed. We expected him to walk in the door any Friday now, as he has for many falls. The news of his passing was greeted with shock and sadness -- something Leo would not have endorsed. We loved the guy; we wish his family well.
Lawrence Garfinkel
September 22, 2017
We were all neigbors in Merrick and some of our boys were friends with the Seligsohn children...knsw them when they moved to Huntington... so enjoyed my discussions with Leo..
Lawrence Garfinkel for myself and Adrienne
Joyce Spencer
September 22, 2017
I have fond memories of gatherings over the years at Leo and Adrea's home in Huntington as well as in Becket. He was a generous, considerate host, and along with pleasant fun filled times we had many a thoughtful conversation. Much sympathy to you, Adrea. I am thinking of you. The years are passing quickly now, and there are not many of us left.
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