Leon Wofsy

The In Memoriam posted for Prof. Wofsy in the on-line archive maintained by the University of California Academic Senate can be found at the following URL: https://senate.universityofcalifornia.edu/in-memoriam/files/leon-wofsy.html

I just learned of Leon's passing and wanted to add my condolences to his family and friends and use this opportunity to say what a gentle, generous and righteous man he was. He was Chair of the then Dept. of Bacteriology & Immunology at UC Berkeley when I joined the faculty of that department back on 1 July 1974. Leon always made me feel respected and valued, right from the get-go. I think it helped that we shared the same ethos and progressivism (even so-called radicalism) about politics...

So sad. What a remarkable man. Sending love and condolences to his wife, Gail, and his family.

Leon was a friend and activist collaborator of mine since 1968. His friendship was dear for me and my late wife. His communications were always clear, well-reasoned, and insightful. His birthday celebration at Lake Merritt showed the extent of his connection with the progressive community and our appreciation of him. At one time, late in life, Leon raised the question of whether his continued posts were just something he did for himself without any effects. I encouraged him with the...

Leon was such a remarkable man and role model for so many of us. In addition he had a wonderful sense of humor which we will miss. We send condolences to all of the family and want you to know we feel privileged and blessed to have known him.

Diana and Ted Jorgensen