Levine, David Joel
David Joel Levine, beloved husband of Judith B. Levine for 53 years, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 after fighting heart disease for many years.
Born in Poughkeepsie, NY on December 7, 1944 to Pearl Eisenhardt Levine and William Levine, he attended elementary and high school in Poughkeepsie, NY and then went to St. Bonaventure University in Olean, NY on a music scholarship, with his joy being playing saxophone and clarinet.
David and Judy resided in Bloomfield, CT since 1970. He owned Ethan Allen Personnel Placement Agency for over 25 years. After that he worked as Vice President with Curtis Robinson at R & G Services.
His heart was as large as his philanthropic efforts and lifelong community work. David received his 50 year Masonic pin from both Sequin-level Lodge #140, Newington, CT and from his lodge in Poughkeepsie, NY, Triune-obed Lodge. A huge part of David's life was his commitment to the Greater Hartford Jaycees. He was President of the State of Connecticut Jaycees from 1980-1981.
David and Judy were both on the advisory committee of Hoffman Heart Cardiac Rehab, St. Francis Hospital. He was also on the Board of Trustees of the New England Jewish Academy, West Hartford, CT.
David is survived by his wife, Judy, his sister-in-law, Rena Aldrich, his niece, Michelle Aldrich and nephew, Mark Aldrich, and his cousin, Michael Demicco.
Thursday night poker with his buddies was not be to be missed. His lifelong friendships meant the world to him.
Services will be on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at Congregation Schomre Israel, 18 Park Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY followed by graveside service on 67 Lagrange Avenue, Arlington, NY. The service may be followed via zoom at https://zoom.us/j/2448244824 pwd- 2448 | 646 558 8656 ID: 2448244824
Shiva will be held at Judy and David's home on Monday and Tuesday afternoons and evenings with minyan at 7:30 p.m. Please practice Covid protocol.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hoffman Heart, St. Francis Hospital, 114 Woodland Street, Hartford,
CT 06105.