Edward M. Leibowitz
Edward M. Leibowitz (January 12, 2026).
Eddie was born July 29, 1952 to the late Benjamin and Abigail (nee Lesnick) Leibowitz in Brooklyn, NY. He was the beloved husband of 20 years, and soul mate forever, of Linda White and devoted doggy daddy to Ernie and Georgie, and the dozen or more who awaited him at the Rainbow Bridge.
He was preceded in death by brothers Bruce and Steve. He is survived by his brother Roy and nieces Tracy (Stryker) and Sharon Leibowitz.
Eddie grew up in Queens and at some point after graduating from Francis Lewis High School, threw caution to the wind, jumped into a car with friends, and with little more than a gas credit card, they head to Colorado to crash with a friend. He enrolled at the University of Colorado in Boulder where he earned a BS in Molecular Biology and a MS in Communications – and became a lifelong Buffs fan. During that time, he worked as a plumber apprentice, for which years later, led to an endless ribbing, through fits of laughter, from his brother Steve.
Career opportunities brought him back to New York where he settled in Brooklyn until the diehard Broncos fan was lured into Eagles territory by Linda. They met online – before dating apps were a thing – through their mutual love of orchid growing. Despite this move, he continued working in the City until he was able to secure a position in the Philly area.
Eddie retired in the Fall of 2019 which allowed him focus on his interests. He was a voracious reader and avid Sudoku solver. His favorite physical activity was splitting wood – yes, by hand – for our woodstove. He was always looking for our next rescue; his focus was always on the ones that seemed less adoptable. He enjoyed watching baseball, even though he was a Yankees fan (at least it wasn’t the Mets) and football (we won’t go there).
He loved wine and food, particularly bacon, but he was not a cook. His self proclaimed specialty was cheese and crackers. He might not have been super handy around the house but he did have a corkscrew and he knew how to use it. He took up garage winemaking in retirement and produced several “vintages” that are very drinkable! He enjoyed plants and gardening and took great pleasure in donating the bounty of our harvest to a local food pantry.
He continues to be loved by all and his network of friends speaks to the man we will remember. He valued his friendships and maintained relationships with friends from childhood as well as new acquaintances. He was smart and quick witted with a wicked sense of humor. He was outgoing and gregarious and enjoyed talking to neighbors over the fence. He will always be remembered for his compassion, generosity, and thoughtfulness
Eddie fought heroically; he was hopelessly optimistic. Our healthcare team described him as tenacious but he preferred to call himself a stubborn bastard. He will be missed by all, but especially by Linda.
A celebration of life will be held in the coming weeks.
In lieu of flowers contributions in Ed’s name may be made to an animal rescue organization of your choice.
I knew Eddie in high school . We all hung out tother with the Crudlies And the Laners. I remember him as a kind boy, with a wicked sense of humor. He was a part of my “chosen family.
We have been in touch online the last 10 year
He still had a wicked sense of humor
He will be greatly missed.
As a fortunate member of Ed’s healthcare team, I must agree the perfect adjective to describe the man, myth, and now legend, is “tenacious!” I can hear him saying, “I’m just a stubborn bastard,” as I write, which fills me with both tears and laughter! I have not had the pleasure of meeting a man so determined and hopelessly optimistic in my life. “Get better” was the only option in Ed’s mind. There was no quit, no nice try, or no settling for Ed. He was aware of other possibilities… but would not tolerate nor accept them. Why? In my humble opinion, it was all for his Linda! Although our acquaintance was too brief, I feel blessed to have met and laughed with Ed and Linda!
To Linda: I know as much as Ed loved and lived for you, you did the same for him. I wish you could just see the two of you banter and share laughs from an outside perspective. Talk about relationship goals?! The two of you left an indelible mark on my soul that will never fade. The memories made in the short time I was blessed to share with you lovebirds I will treasure always! Not in an icky lovey way, but with mutual care, respect, concern, and best friendship! Thank you both for coming into my life! It was a true pleasure seeing Ed’s progress and being part of his recovery journey! Linda, I would lovebto try that vintage wine of Ed’s! A subtle hint for when you’re ready!
Ed, I’ll see you later, my friend. You are loved and missed terribly! Maybe I helped you walk, but you helped me truly smile again. That I will never forget!
I met Eddie when he was a pharmacy tech and I was a chemistry tech at the University of Colorado. We both enrolled in the masters engineering telecommunications program and became friends. When he moved back to NYC I was able to visit him when I was there on a business trip. I was very worried when the towers fell on 9/11 and was so relieved when I learned he was safe. I so enjoyed reconnecting with him on Facebook and continued to keep up with him through his posts, all the way through his illness and death. I am so glad that he enjoyed such happiness with Linda. Loved his posts about what was “in the glass”. Rest in Peace, Eddie, Linda, so very sorry for your loss. Eddie was a blessing.
The Eddie actually started out his university time at SUNY Albany where he was the first person I met in the dormitory hallway and became fast friends. We ended up moving off campus to a row house in downtown Albany shared by a revolving cast of characters who now are greatly saddened.
Ed did not suffer fools. He will always have a fond space in my memories. Many years ago, he was my supervisor. I was a single parent needing an opportunity. He appeared stern with high expectations. Beneath that facade was a thoughtful, kind professional who took me under his wing to a successful career. I oftentimes think of you with love because you never knew how much it shaped my work ethic and attitude. He would mention Linda as the love of his life who brought him joy. You left a legacy and will never be forgotten.
I knew Eddie from before elementary school. We grew up down the block from each other. We were in a couple of classes together. We didn’t keep in touch until we reconnected on Facebook years ago. Knowing someone for your whole life makes them a special friend. I went through some serious medical issues soon after Ed got sick. I was fortunate and my surgery fixed my issue and saved my life. I was incredibly impressed at Ed’s strength and determination during such a trying time. I’m sad for our loss and miss Eddie very much.