Saying Goodbye to Margaret Leihbacher

Margaret A. Leihbacher of Briarcliff Manor passed away shortly after midnight on October 28. Margaret was born in the Bronx where she met her husband. They married then moved to San Diego where he was stationed in the Navy. After World War II, they moved back to New York to start a family. They found Briarcliff by blessed accident in the late 1950s where they lived happily until 1984 when they retired to the Gulf coast of Florida. 

During their time in Briarcliff they enjoyed many great friendships through the local bowling league, at the Briarcliff Congregational Church, Little League, PTA, Booster Club and other organizations and involvements. She also worked briefly in the main office of Briarcliff High School and became well known and well-liked by many students and teachers there.

In retirement, they reunited with family and friends from younger years, golfed almost every day and travelled regularly throughout much of the world. Marge will be fondly remembered by those who knew her as someone who had a fierce love of family and country – and an uncommonly strong level of dedication to her husband, children and friends.

She loved to talk about her experiences and lessons learned from growing up in the Great Depression and being part of the World War II generation. She was happiest when spending time with family and friends enjoying conversation.  She also loved her daily newspaper, her collection of Ronald Reagan movies, rooting for the Florida Gators and cheering for Fred Couples on the PGA Tour.

She was predeceased by her husband Albert and brother “Pete.”  She is survived by her sister in-law Doris of Ft. Lauderdale FL, half-sister Norma and her husband Heinz of Tucson AZ, sons Doug and his friend Wendy of Tarrytown NY, Bob and his wife Pam of Bluffton South Carolina and Tom and his wife Rachel of Briarcliff NY.  She also is survived by four grandchildren Alana, Kaylee, Adam and Tommy, and her lifelong friend Peg of Spring Hill, Fl.

A private family committal service will be celebrated at a date to be determined. Memorial Contributions can be sent to the Wounded Warrior Project. Arrangements under the care of John G. Crawford Funeral Director. 914-747-2515.