Dr. Alfred Alexander Leszczynski

Oxford, MD: Dr. Alfred Alexander Leszczynski, 84, of Oxford passed away at home surrounded by his family on October 27, 2014. He was born in Amsterdam, NY on December 8, 1929, son of the late Alexander Leszczynski and Katherine Trybek Leszczynski. He attended public schools in Amsterdam. In 1952, he received a BS degree in Pre-Med from Union College in Schenectady, NY. He later graduated cum laude as a Doctor of Medicine from the Georgetown School of Medicine in 1956. Upon graduation, from 1956– 1960, he served as a lieutenant in the United States Navy Reserves as a flight surgeon, while completing a rotating internship at District of Columbia General Hospital. He completed two residencies at Georgetown in OB – Gyn (1960-1961), and Anesthesiology (1961-1963). He was appointed Clinical Instructor of Anesthesiology to Georgetown in 1963. Dr. Leszczynski practiced anesthesiology at Sibley Memorial Hospital from 1964-1971. He was Chief of Anesthesiology from 1965-1970. In 1971 he joined the staff of Memorial Hospital in Easton, where he practiced until his retirement in 1997. Dr. Leszczynski was Chief of Anesthesiology from 1972-1976, and 1987-1989, and was Chief of Staff from 1981-1983, as well as Chairman of Clinical Monitoring Committee from 1991-1994. He was also a Delegate for the Medical Chirurgical Faculty of the State of Maryland, as well as a member of ASA & AMA. He is remembered as a compassionate physician dedicated to easing the suffering of others. His hobbies included calligraphy, golf, running, and reading. He also loved cooking, and was known for his lasagna. Al was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Easton, a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Father Mosley Assembly, and Regina Coeli Council #2274. He served on the Historic District Commission in the town of Oxford, and was an honorary member of the Oxford Fire Company, serving on the fundraising committee for the New Oxford Firehouse. He was a member of the Talbot Country Club and served on the Board of Governors. He is survived by his wife of 50 years; Evelyn of Oxford, Son Mark; (Teresa) of Evans Georgia, Daughter; Katherine Christensen of Oxford, and son John; (Mary) of Baltimore, three beloved grandchildren; Katelyn, Emily and Ian Leszczynski, sisters; Sophie Kenna and Rita Leszczynski of Amsterdam NY, and many nieces and nephews. The family is grateful for the care Al received in his final days, enabling him to remain at home. Special thanks to his caregivers and Hospice of Queen Anne’s. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2014 from 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam funeral Home, P.A., 200 S. Harrison St., Easton, MD 21601. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 31, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. in Oxford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Oxford Volunteer Fire Company, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford, MD 21654, Hospice of Queen Anne’s, 255 Comet Drive, Centreville, MD 21617 and to Talbot Hospice Foundation, 586 Cynwood Drive, Easton, MD 21601.

Dr. Alfred Alexander Leszczynski

December 8, 1929 - October 27, 2014