Robert Liss, One of the Original 'Flying Colonels' For Delta Airlines

The following obituary was submitted by Sandy Springs Chapel:

Robert (Bob) J. Liss of Sandy Springs passed away March 18, 2015.

Robert was born in Manhattan, New York, to the late Louis and Sarah Liss. He was preceded in death by his beautiful loving wife of 59 years, Annette Miller Liss. Shortly after meeting Annette they eloped and shared the happiest life together.

Survivors include daughter, Jan Liss; sons David Liss; Laurance Liss; grandchildren, Alexandra Baigas (Joe); Andrew Liss; Elliott Liss and two great grandchildren. Family also includes Helen Miller of Ft. Bragg, CA and his dear close friend, Mrs. M. C. (Claire) Leslie of Sandy Springs, his bookkeeper for 55 years.

Robert was raised in New York City. His senses of adventure brought him to northeast Georgia as a young man where he played semi-professional baseball and later minor league baseball with the Phillies.

Robert’s love of the south brought him Atlanta in 1960, where his company Robert Liss and Associates flourished for over 50 years. For many years he was a partner with the firm Liss, Bornscheuer and Erlach. Together they represented many successful companies such as Wham-O Manufacturing Company.

As one of the original Delta Airlines “Flying Colonels,” his travel spanned the entire United States. He acted as a consultant or sales engineer to emerging companies. He also was highly successful in commercial real estate ventures.

Robert was a “self-made” businessman in every sense. He was also a true gentleman, always with a smile and a light heart. He made friends whether through business or personal endeavors.

Above all, Robert’s focus was his wife and family. He loved traveling, gardening, relaxing and swimming at home, and coaching his son David in Little League, winning the championship. Robert was a member of Ahavath Achim Synagogue and a charter member of Temple Sinai.

Thank you to close family friends, Matthew Mains and Chris G. Carlos for your love and support. We will always love and miss you, Dad. You gave us a wonderful childhood and the best of times and lived a great life that one can only imagine.

Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. A memorial service will be held Monday, March 23, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. at Sandy Springs Chapel.

The family will receive friends following the service from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Sandy Springs Chapel, 136 Mt. Vernon Hwy NE., Sandy Springs, GA 30328.

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