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Ruthe Levin Obituary

Levin, Ruthe Muriel DELMAR, N.Y. Ruthe Muriel LaVine Levin, age 83, of Westchester Drive North in Delmar, died peacefully on Wednesday October 8, 2008 at the Albany Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Ruthe was born in Albany, N.Y. and was a lifelong Capital District resident. She was a graduate of the former Milne High School in Albany, a graduate of the Leland Powers College in Boston and was also a graduate of the Green Mountain College in Vt. Ruthe was active as a real estate agent locally and had been employed by Weichert Realtors. She was a member of Temple Israel in Albany. Ruthe is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Sandy Levin; a son, Ron Marc Levin of Smithfield, N.C.; a brother, Irwin LaVine of Clifton Park, N.Y.; and grandmother of Kristin Carrie Levin, Kyle Robert Levin and Sandy Kaitlynn Levin. She also leaves several nieces and nephews. Ruthe was predeceased by her parents, Philip and Rose Trilling LaVine. Services at the Levine Memorial Chapel, 649 Washington Avenue, Albany on Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Temple Israel Cemetery in Guilderland, N.Y. The period of mourning will be observed at the Levin residence, 123 Westchester Drive North in Delmar, N.Y. on Sunday following the service of interment and on Monday throughout the day and evening. Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Israel, 600 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 or an Animal Shelter of your choice. For directions and to sign the online family guest book please visit, levinememorialchapel.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Oct. 9 to Oct. 12, 2008.

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Jenna & Tom Ford

November 8, 2008

Sandy,
Tom and I just heard of Ruth's passing. We are so sorry for your loss. We feel so blessed to have met both you and Ruth and to have become friends the past 3 years that we were in Delmar. Our deepest sympathies,
Jenna, Tom, Samantha, Rachel, Veronica, Alexandra and Evangeline.
P.S. Veronica gives you a big air hug

Dan Fridgen

October 21, 2008

Sandy:

Our sincere condolences to you and your family. We will remember Ruthe with fond memories and many happy moments. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Fridgen Family
Troy, N.Y.

Eileen Berry

October 19, 2008

Dear Sandy:
I was so saddened to hear of Ruthe's passing. She was always larger than life to me. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
In Peace,

Lou Corsi

October 13, 2008

Sandy, Patty and I were saddened to read of Ruthe's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Rosalind Winston

October 11, 2008

Dear Sandy & Family: So very sorry to read about Ruthe's passing. We worked together many years ago for B'Nai B'Rith Women and she was always a pleasure to be with. My sincere condolences.

Marie & Tony Brock

October 11, 2008

Dear Sandy, Ron and Grandchildren,

We will always have the fondest memories of Ruthe walking down to her yacht with her precious puppies leading the way. Sandy was always behind with his hands full of "boat stuff", but always found the time to stop and greet us after a week away. It was more than a pleasure having you all in our lives during those marina years. May God bless you with your own fond memories of Ruthe.

Ron and Sandy Pryor

October 11, 2008

Dear Sandy,
We are so sorry to hear of Ruthe's passing. We will miss Ruthe at the RPI games and will miss her wonderful personality and optimistic attitude.
Love,
Ron and Sandy

Fifi Fotiu

October 10, 2008

Ruthie, Thinking of you. and I miss you already.You were an inspiration to me and you were great to work with and a whole lot of fun to be with! I always enjoyed your company and spirit. I'm glad I met you sweet soul.

David Brickman

October 10, 2008

Dear Sandy,

I was shocked and saddened today to learn of Ruthe's death - so soon after Norman's! I'll never forget seeing the two of you at Norman's side as soon as he was in Sunnyview last year ... your heartfelt friendship for him was so appreciated and I hope I can return the feeling to you now. My sincere condolences to the whole family.
She will be missed.

Green Mountain College Alumni Association

October 10, 2008

Our sincere condolences on Ruthe's passing.

Barry and Naomi Reiss

October 10, 2008

Dear Sandy
We want to express our sincere and deep condolences. Your love and concern for each other was truly inspirational. We always looked forward to seeing Ruthe's smile and friendly greetings when we passed your house on our walks through Delmar. Please know that our thoughts are with you. May you find strength in all the wonderful memories you have of your life with Ruthe.

Larry Rekart

October 10, 2008

Sandy, dear friend. Patricia and I are saddened to hear of Rythe's passing. Please know that our thought and prayers are with you during this troubling time.
Love,
Larry & Pat

Mary Minshell

October 10, 2008

Sandy and family - my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Ruthe was a great lady and will be truly missed.

Jim Slohm

October 10, 2008

Sandy, all my thoughts and prayers are with you and Ron. You and Ruthe were a wonderful example of two people in love, to so many of us!

doris vineberg

October 9, 2008

I was saddened to read of Ruthe's passing. I think of her, in times past, and it brings a smile to my face. Please accept my sincere condolences.

bob and joan yaguda

October 9, 2008

sandy--we try to keep in touch with the capital district and were saddened to hear of Ruthes passing--our thoughts are with you at this time -we shared many good and memorable times with you in Delmar

Bill Farrisee

October 9, 2008

So sorry to hear about Mrs. Levin's passing. She & Mr. Levin were great friends of my parents, Bill & Marybeth Farrisee and they shared many wonderful times together. I also have fond memories of Ruthe & Sandy while Ron & I were classmates, friends & hockey teammates at The Albany Academy.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of loss. God bless you.

Lori Simpson

October 9, 2008

May Peace be with Ruth Levin-she was a loving woman and showed it in her own, unique, special ways. May God be with her family at this trying time. She will always have a place in my heart. She did very special things for me and my son. God bless her!
Love,
Lori Hill Simpson

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