THEN & NOW: Albert and Isabelle Maslia

Albert and Isabelle Maslia share the secrets to their longtime relationship.

By Marcia Caller Jaffe October 25, 2023, 9:04 pm Edit

After 37 years with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and now with the AJT, , Jaffe’s focus is lifestyle, art, dining, fashion, and community events with emphasis on Jewish movers and shakers.

Albert and Isabelle Maslia
Years Married: 71 years
Date of wedding: June 25, 1952
Progressive Club in Atlanta

How They Met
Albert: Isabelle had a Sweet 16 party. Francis Ruben Lefkoff invited me as her date to the party. A few months later I called Isabelle to invite her to attend an AEPi function at Georgia Tech.

Attraction
Isabelle: He was tall, slim, good looking and a good swimmer.
Albert: Her good looks at the party and at the Progressive Club swimming pool.

Secret to Long Marriage
Isabelle: Providing Albert with good meals every day.
Albert: Arguing and making up – but not too soon.