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David Leveille Obituary
Lima/Rochester: August 27, 2007, formerly of Pawtucket, R.I. A 1967 BFA Graduate of RIT. He was a photogapher at Kilborn Studios. He owned and operated Northlight Studios in Rochester for over 30 years. Survived by his sister Sandra O'Malley of R.I.; his brothers, Ken and Arthur Leveille, both of R.I.; many dear friends throughout the USA.
A memorial gathering to celebrate David's life will be held on Saturday, September 22, from 2-5 PM at the Studio formerly known as Northlight, 27 St. Bridgets Drive, Rochester. Please bring a story to share. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450. Arrangements entrusted to the KEVIN W. DOUGHERTY FUNERAL HOME, Livonia, 346-5401.
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Karen Jones-Johnson
September 22, 2007
I met David when we were students at RIT and he was instrumental in getting me interested in photography, a hobby I still pursue today. He helped me purchase my first Nikon, and we drove around endlessly taking photographs. Of course his were always much better than mine, but he always encouraged me and his praise meant a lot.
Speaking of driving, I can remember riding with him in an old broken down delivery truck that only had a chair for a passenger seat and all the engine lights constantly on, one working gear --just basic one-person transportation and passenger space only if you were willing to take the risk!
“Lovely” also introduced me to cross country skiing. We were at Highland Park and since it was my first time, I was struggling to even stand up. Along came an overly friendly St. Bernard, who jumped up to lick me and continued to “play” with me as I was on the ground unable to do anything with these big things on my feet! Instead of rescuing me, Dave just stood there taking it all in, and laughing in that cackling way that is pure David!
One of the last times I spoke with him (and if he called, it would always be at 2 or 3 am), was a late night “revenge” call. Donna B was visiting Boston and we had arranged to meet for dinner and catch up. As our conversation turned to Dave, we decided to call him. It was around 2am, and yes, we woke him up!
David, I will miss your friendship.
Karen Jones-Johnson
Judy Biedenbach
September 11, 2007
I only have fond memories of David ~ he was incisively witty, uniquely intelligent, and ALWAYS interesting... I'll remember him for many things ~ the Halloween parties at the Panorama Trail studio, the photograph of the egg and the bullet, his never-ending quest to invent things, ice cream cones out by the airport as the landing planes roared overhead, the stories of his battles with the City of Rochester (told only the way David could tell them), and his love of flying ~ there is no one on earth who was more fun to fly with!!! I'm glad our paths crossed!
Kathryn Betts
September 10, 2007
David has a special place in my heart.I am so grateful for his help & kindness when I was being treated for leukemia.I'll remember him always. Kathy Betts, Plattsburgh, N.Y.
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