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George Lysak Obituary
May 2, 1943 - Nov. 25, 2016
SOUTH BEND - George J. Lysak passed away on Nov. 25 at the age of 73 at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Murrieta, California. Born in Poland in 1943 and once a child refugee from behind the Iron Curtain, he and his family escaped and settled in South Bend, Indiana, in 1949. There, his father, Armand Lysak, managed the Morris Inn at Notre Dame University from 1952 to 1967, which is where George got his start in the hospitality industry and developed his enduring love for Notre Dame football. George graduated from Saint Joseph High School and received his Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Management from Michigan State University in 1966. Over his career of 43 years in Convention Sales Operations, George followed a growth path from Sales Representative to Vice President of Sales and Marketing at many major convention hotels. Some of these hotels included the Fairmont San Francisco, the Ritz-Carlton Pasadena, the MGM in Reno, and the Balboa Bay Club & Resort in Newport Beach. George retired from the hospitality industry 7 years ago. During retirement, George enjoyed playing golf on a regular basis, watching Notre Dame football, and spending time with family and friends. George is survived by his partner Colleen Williams, his brother Andrew Lysak and his wife Margaret, and his nephew Marek and his wife Laetitia and their two children, Arthur and Juliette. The Lysak family reside in Brussels, Belgium. George's final resting place will be at Cedar Grove Cemetery at the University of Notre Dame. The service will take place on Wednesday, April 26th at 2:30 p.m.
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Jan Lysak Ruiz
June 23, 2020
Hello Lysak family,
I came across this condolence page while looking for info on my great grandfather whose name was George Lysak. (Tatiana Kostik)
My grandfather's name was John Lysak born in Poland in 1904. He married Anna Sova and had a son named Jan in 1929. They lived in the former Czechoslovakia until 1947 when they escaped and moved to LA.
Any chance there's a relation?
September 23, 2019
My Georgio !.I was listening to Harold Melville and the blue notes today- music you introduced me to many years ago. I thought I would reach out to you ,and was so sad to see you had passed away. You were ,and always will be the only man I have ever known that could always make me laugh .I will remember the good times we shared and will never forget you. Goodbye my funny friend.
Ruthann R Wood
September 10, 2019
Rest in peace dear George. I have fond memories of working for you at the MGM Grand back from 1978-1982 and all the fun we had taking clients to Hello Hollywood Hello . I just saw Larry Gatlin on a country show tonight and it brought back memories and prompted me to look you up. I was so sorry to see you had passed on. My heart goes out to your partner and family!!!
Jennifer Christopher Miller
June 21, 2017
One of the kindest souls. It was a true pleasure to have known you. We had so,many adventures and good times. The MGM brought together a mixed bag of people. I was one of the lucky ones to have met George and call him a friend.The fun golf tournaments and ski trips to Tahoe remain some of my fondest memories.
Thank you for the kindness you extended to my Mom, Dad and sister. You always made them feel special and invited. You remain one of the greats and oh how you could dress. Shopping with you for ties was always a treat.
My condolences to your family.
Notre Dame Football Fan, Go Irish!
Colleen Williams
April 17, 2017
Missing George...
Debbie Shepherd Green
April 16, 2017
Every May 2nd... George and I share a special day, my wedding day and George's birthday! I have fond memories of George being so excited (and a little embarrassed) when we all sang happy birthday at my wedding! George took over the mic to say thank you and Colleen had to quickly remind him, he was at his friends wedding not his birthday party! I would gladly share my special day again with this wonderful man, if only I could!
We love you George!
Debbie and Rick
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