Deceased Information

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• DECEASED

  Leslie Gurvey

• AGE

  80

• DATE OF DEATH

  Monday, February 28, 2022 (Before Sunset)

• DATE OF FUNERAL

  Wednesday, March 02, 2022

• TIME OF FUNERAL

  10:30 AM

• PLACE OF FUNERAL

  Graveside

• FUNERAL STREAM

  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85772918867?pwd=U2pGT1h3OE5KVjdUUHJLUWdJdHhodz09

  Meeting ID: 857 7291 8867

  Passcode: 617122

• PLACE OF BURIAL

  Arlington Memorial Park

• SHIVA INFORMATION

  Shiva will be held at Les and Lois’ home on Wednesday and Thursday from 6-9pm.

• DONATIONS

  • ❖ American Cancer Society

    P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718

  • ❖ Charity of One's Choice

• OBITUARY

  Early Monday morning, February 28, 2022, Leslie Dean Gurvey, devoted husband, father, stepfather and grandfather passed away at the age of 80.  

  Les was born on July 6,1941 in Chicago, Illinois, second son to Richard S. and Shirley Cooper Gurvey. He was in the ROTC in high school, studied at University of Illinois in Champagne, Illinois, was in the Marine Reserves, and National Screen Service Manager with his uncle. Family members introduced him to his first wife, Joan Friedman (Gurvey) and moved to Atlanta in 1970, where they raised their two children, Andrew and Jennifer. Les had several careers and side hustles. He may have installed your home security system, insured your employees or managed your investments as he built a successful career in the insurance and financial planning business until his retirement at 65.

  In 1988, Les met Lois whom he married and as time went on, they became a blended family. They enjoyed playing golf, traveling the world and socializing with countless friends. They especially loved spending time in Aruba where they enjoyed the beach and developed friendships with people from all over the world.

  Les was a natural salesman, entrepreneur and quintessential handyman which was apparent since he was a kid; if it was broken he could fix it - if it needed to be built, he would make it. He was far from materialistic, overly humble and loved volunteering for the Shriners, active with the Atlanta Jewish Community Center, Temple Sinai, and Camp Barney Medintz. His passions were endless. He had a knack for remembering names and faces - if you met him once, he considered you his friend and there was nothing he wouldn’t do for you whether you asked for it or he saw you had the need. He maintained friendships over 70 years - notably active with childhood friends and their baseball team The Majestics. He was reserved, sometimes very private, sentimental, and loved his grandchildren like no one else. If you knew him, he always had a story or skill you may not have known about - sometimes even surprising. He was known for his curiosity, congenial smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit.  

  Les is survived by his wife, Lois Frank Gurvey, his children Andrew Gurvey of Atlanta and Jennifer Gurvey, of San Francisco and stepchildren Mark (Stacy) Frank and Missy Frank of Atlanta, in additional to 4 granddaughters, Dalia Gurvey, Hanna Gurvey, Mia Gurvey and Olivia Frank, his brother Dr. Michael (Marlana) Gurvey of Los Angeles, a niece, nephew, many cousins, and hundreds of friends.

  Funeral services will take place at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs on Wednesday, March 2 at 10:30am with Rabbi Ron Segal. A live stream is available via the Dressler website. Shiva will be held at Les and Lois’ home on Wednesday and Thursday from 6-9pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or the Marcus JCC of Atlanta. Arrangements by Dressler’s, 770-451-4999.