In Memoriam: Victor Reizman, 88
At Chase in the USA and Panama, 1965 to 1978
Victor “Vic” Reizman, who worked for Chase in Panama, died at home in San Rafael, CA, on September 30, 2026.
Born in Manhattan, NY, he grew up in Long Beach and Baldwin, NY, alongside his three younger siblings, Loretta, Vivien and Peter.
Reizman joined the U.S. Army and served in Korea, where he continued his education through the University of Maryland. While in Korea, he met his first wife, Jung, known as Tina, and her daughter, Soonie. Their daughter, Linda, was born there. The family later returned to New York, where he began his banking career with Chase and his son, John, was born. While working full time, Reizman attended classes at night and earned his MBA from Baruch College in New York.
He went on to build a distinguished career in international banking, working for Chase Manhattan in Panama and Crocker National Bank in Southeast Asia. He ultimately served as regional manager for Crocker National Bank in Hong Kong. His daughter, Laura, was born during another assignment in Korea.
Reizman later returned to San Francisco with Crocker Bank, where he met his second wife, Beth. Together they had two children, Lea and James. He continued his banking career at Hibernia Bank and later served as Chief Credit Officer and as a member of the board of directors of several community banks.
Reizman was predeceased by his first wife, Tina. He is survived by his wife, Beth; his siblings, his children, Soonie, Linda, John, Laura, Lea, and James; and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.