George Daniel Macielinski

George Daniel Macielinski, Age 86 of Gainesville, VA passed away peacefully on January 28 at UVA Health Medical Center in Haymarket surrounded by his loving family. George was born in Sanok, Poland and was the son of Emil and Christina Macielinski. The Macielinski family was of Ukrainian descent, and they immigrated to the United States in 1949. George joined the United States Marine Corps after high school and served until honorably discharged in 1958. Then he attended Michigan State University earning a Bachelor of Science in Police Administration. After graduating he worked for John Reid and Associates in Chicago. He was accepted into the CIA as a polygraph examiner in 1965. He worked as a polygraph expert and senior manager at The Central Intelligence Agency where he served with distinction until his retirement in 1994. George was awarded the CIA Distinguished Intelligence Award upon his retirement. He was also honored as the first CIA officer to be recognized with the President’s Award for Distinguished Civilian Service in 1991. After his retirement from Federal service, George continued to train and mentor other junior officers and support the CIA Polygraph Program. George was a lover and master of languages. He was fluent in English, Ukrainian, Polish, and German languages. He was also able to speak Russian and French. His favorite activities included fishing and camping with his family and friends and exploring fine food and wines. He especially enjoyed many vacations spent with his wife and family in the mountains of Vermont or visiting Hatteras North Carolina beaches. George is survived by his loving wife, Rose Mattioda Macielinski. He and Rose were married on October 17, 1964, in Marseilles, Illinois. He is also survived by his brother, Ostap Macielinski, (married to Anna Macielinski), his son, Stephen Macielinski,(married to Angela Macielinski), his daughter, Lisa Russell, (married to Paul Russell Jr.) and son, Mark Macielinski. He was also the beloved grandfather of seven grandchildren: Kato, Rebekah, Anna, Robin, Rachael, Rose, and Laura, and was the great grandfather of Emmet. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 10 from 6:00-8:00 p.m., at Pierce funeral home in Manassas. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 11 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Gainesville. Interment will be at 12:00 p.m. at Stonewall Memory Gardens. Memorial donations in George Macielinski’s memory may be directed to Catholic Charities or Disabled American Veterans.

George Daniel Macielinski

April 22, 1938 - January 28, 2024