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Leon Lieberman Obituary
JAMAICA - Leon Lieberman passed away on January 7, 2025. Leon was born on October 3, 1936, in Jamaica, N.Y., to parents, Martin A. and Lillian Lieberman.
He graduated from Jamaica High School in 1954. He received his B.S degree in Education from SUNY Oswego in 1960, his Master's degree in industrial education from CCNY, and a second Master's degree in liberal studies from SUNY Stony Brook in 1968.
Leon taught Industrial Arts at Elwood Public School from 1961-1972, where he helped organize and lead The Elwood Federation of Teachers. He joined the staff of the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) as a field representative on Long Island in 1972, and was promoted to Regional Staff Director for NYSUT's capital district in 1976. He was then promoted to assistant to NYSUT's president in 1992, where he served until retiring in 1999.
After retiring from NYSUT, Leon worked assisting his wife, Sarah, in maintaining their horse farm, Round View, in Porters Corners, N.Y. The farm became a sanctuary for retired thoroughbred horses, to which Sarah and Leon had wonderful and unending devotion. He enjoyed a permanent and unending love affair with Sarah, his forever love.
Leon is survived by his loving wife, Sarah Lieberman; and his children, Marta Rubin (Mark) and Robert Lieberman (Katie). He also leaves behind four grandchildren, Danielle (Ryan), Michael (Emily), James, and Shannon; and three great-grandchildren, Zoe, Ambrose John, and Tatum; and niece, Marilyn; and nephews, Howard and David. He was predeceased by his brother, Barry Lieberman (Kay); and sisters, Lorraine Foner (Henry), and Elaine Seiff (Saul); and nieces, Diane, Rachel, Francine, and Andrea.
In keeping with Leon's wishes, no formal services will be held. Memorial donations in Leon's name can be made to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, 112 Spring St., Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 12866 or to The Parkinson's Foundation.
Leon's care has been entrusted to Betz, Rossi, Bellinger & Stewart Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam.
Online condolences can be made at www.brbsfuneral.com
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Judith Allen
January 18, 2025
Dear Leon,
It has been a long time since I last saw you, but I want you to know that I appreciated all the work you did for NYSUT on our behalf and it was a pleasure working with you. I just read about the charity you have been running since we both retired and I really appreciated that. Thank you to your wife...I believe we have met, either at meetings near Albany or at conventions somewhere in the country or state. May you rest in peace, and thank you.
Sincerely,
Judy Allen
Tammy Allen
January 15, 2025
Leon was instrumental in helping me navigate all things certification. We became friends and I was honored to be invited to his retirement. He was an incredible man and I am grateful to have had him in my life.
Beryl Rizzo
January 14, 2025
Leon was such a wonderful kind man. One of the best I´ve ever known. My sincere condolences to Sally, his children and grandchildren.
Michele LaGuardia
January 13, 2025
Leon was the smartest man I ever knew. He was a kind, caring person . My condolences go out to his wife, Sally, his children, Marta and Robert, and his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be sorely missed!
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