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Leslie Rivlin, (Les) M. enjoyed enjoyed 83 years on Earth and on January 24, 2005, he was called to join the Great Architect of the Universe. Les was born in Pittsfield, MA on January 29, 1921 to Samuel and Martha K. Rivlin. He was a graduate of Ohio State University, attended Franklin University School of Law and spent his CPA career as Chief Finance Officer of a public company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. In 1972, he retired with his wife to Albuquerque, however, double sovereignty of the kitchen dictated that he find another way to spend his time. In February 1973, Les associated as Treasurer of Form-Eze Systems, Inc. (the greatest mistake of his life) where he remained until December 1994. In 1969, he served his Masonic Lodge, Clermont Lodge No. 996 in New York City as its Worshipful Master. Since his final retirement, Les occupied himself with several philanthropic causes and with his Synagogue, Congregation Albert, which he served as Administrator for three and one-half years. Known as KA5BEM, he was an extra class amateur radio operator. Surviving Les are his son, Alan Rivlin; daughter, Sandi Marquis and husband, Dr. Jack Marquis; and his very special friend, Svetlana Kozmina, who was like a caring daughter to him; five grandchildren, Jason Marquis, Tami Hill and husband, Kevin, Stefani Rivlin, Ricky Rivlin and wife, Trina and Alex Rivlin and wife, Summer, and Michael Ioffe; his young special friend, son of Svetlana; five delightful great-grandchildren; two sisters, Evelyn R. Robbins of Valley Village, CA and Harriet M. Schwartz of Great Neck, NY; and three nieces and two nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and his wives of two wonderful marriages, Revella who died on New Year's Day, 1967 and Lenore who passed away on November 12, 1994. His Funeral will be held Wednesday, January 26, 2005, 11:30 a.m., at Congregation Albert, 3800 Louisiana Blvd. NE, Rabbi Joseph R. Black and Cantor Barbara Finn officiating. Interment will follow at Congregation Albert Cemetery, 700 Yale Blvd. SE, Fairview Memorial Park. It is his wish that his dog, Punishment, whom he loved dearly be his honorary pallbearer. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE., 275-3500
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