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Jacob Harris Obituary

LEVINE Jacob "Jake" Harris, Theatrically known as Bo Enivel, born October 29, 1920 in Nichols, was the son of Sam Levine " Farmer and Cattle Dealer" and Rose Paushter Levine. He was predeceased by his sister, Lilyan Levine Bernstein; brother, Aaron A. Levine and brother, Harry Levine. Jake is survived by his longtime loving companion, Dorothy A. Riccio; his best pals, Jeffrey J. Riccio, Ryan Riccio and family; "Grand" boys, Gregory, Michael and Jason Klein; and their parents, Randy and Evonne Klein of Darien; sister-in-law, Anita G. Levine of Bridgeport; nephews, Robert Levine, Allan Levine, Mark Bernstein; and his niece, Denise Weiner of New Jersey. He was predeceased by nephew, Joel Edmond Bernstein of Fairfield. As Bo Enivel, he appeared in more than 100 motion pictures, working under such greats as Alfred Hitchcock, Sidney Lumet, Victoria Disicca, Bob Fosse, Paul Bogart and many others. His television credits include, The Ed Sullivan Show, The Jackie Gleason Show, The Perry Como Show, U.S. Steel Hour, Armstrong Circle Theatre, Car 54, The Defenders, Naked City, The Nurses, The Phil Silvers Show, Kraft Television Hour, Goodyear Theatre, The Patty Duke Show, The I Spy Series, DuPont Theatre, Soap Operas, such as Love of Life, One Life To Live and As The World Turns. He also worked in many commercials and illustrations. Jake also ran his Junque Shop, "Things Unlimited" in Bridgeport for more than 50 years. His service during World War II was in the U. S. Army Air Corps., spending 30 months in the European Theater of Operations. As a teenager Jake was captain of Nichols 4-H Forest Fire Patrol, was a member of the Pequonnock Yacht Club and a member of the Bridgeport Men's Garden Club. Services will take place on Sunday, December 31, 2006 at 12 p.m. from The Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home, 88 Beach Road in Fairfield with interment following in Loyalty Cemetery on Burroughs Road. Friends may call at 10 a.m. Shiva will be observed on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday in the home of Dorothy Riccio in Stratford. Memorial contributions may be made to The Jewish Home for the Elderly, 175 Jefferson Street, Fairfield, CT 06824.
Published by Connecticut Post from Dec. 30 to Dec. 31, 2006.

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John Riccio

May 20, 2025

Bo..we all miss you very much..Jeffrey and Ryan talk about you often..we miss your jokes and the twinkle in your eye..Dorothy is well and misses you very much

Brett Binns

January 10, 2007

Uncle Jake, I wish my son Drew had gotten the chance to know you, as I wish he had the chance to know my father and Uncle Warren too. I wish as an adult I could hear all of your stories of growing up in Nichols and Trumbull again, and all those stories I never did get to hear as a child. I will remember riding in your truck on Junque Day and scrounging around in "Things Unlimited". Your gardens and the wonderful vegetables we had from them. I will remember your MG, just about the coolest car I have ever seen. And warning my future in-laws about who they were about to meet - and it was still a shock to them! Your face splashed up on the screen at the movie theater. Like so many, I will remember your humor and your hand-tricks. I will remember both of my “Uncles” always there at Christmas. I remember going fishing with you on your cabin cruiser and going to the Christmas party at the yacht club. I remember so many pots of clam chowder made from the clams you would dig for us. I will remember growing up on a beautiful lake, in a pretty little house, and you always being a part of that. I will remember an unforgettable face that always managed to have a certain twinkle and good cheer about it. I will miss you.

dorothy faye

January 2, 2007

I would like to send my sympathy to the family of Jake.
He knew me when I was a young child due to he was freinds to my Uncle Steve and had his store in his building on Main St in Bpt and he also knew my father.I remember when walking over near his store he would tell who ever was out there oh do u know who this is and they would say no he would tell them this is Richard's daughter and Steve's neice.Also he live not to far from me on the same street.

Angel Morales

January 2, 2007

Jake, your memory and humor will live with me for ever. you will always be a good friend i'll miss you buddy may peace be with you ANGEL AND FAMILY

Leah Iannucci

December 30, 2006

Jake, your unique sense of humor and your thoughtfulness created many special memories for me growing up. I have thought, and will think, of you often. May you be at peace.

Johna Binns - Devoe

December 30, 2006

Uncle Jake,
Your memory will live on in the stories I tell my children all about Uncle Jake and Uncle Warren. Though not real uncles, I wouldn't have traded either of you for the world. You made my childhood quite lively and memorable.
To Dorothy and family, I am so sorry to hear about Jakes passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jake was quite a character and will be missed.

With Love,

Pat Cocchiarella

December 30, 2006

Jake, you were a unique character in my life, you will be missed. Thanks for the memories.

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