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Levine, Jack
Born in Lithuania, son of Freda and Rabbi Lipman Levine, he was raised in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
A long-time Santa Monica resident, Jack died peacefully at home. Jack and Ann came to California in the '40s where he first worked as a longshoreman. A graduate of UCLA law school and labor lawyer, he represented many unions and was the attorney for the committee that worked to save the Watts Towers in the '60s.
Jack loved classical music, especially symphonies and string quartets, and had a great appreciation for art. He will be remembered for his strong sense of ethics and social justice, and great kindness.
Predeceased by his wife, Ann, survived by daughters Deborah and Elinor, and grandsons Jeremy and Daniel. Services will be held at Hillside Memorial Park, 6001 W. Centinela, on Friday, October 9 at noon.
A celebration of Jack's life will be held at a later date.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Oct. 9, 2009.

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Heath Tuttle

December 16, 2020

Jack and Ann were both sensitive and kind people. They listened well and they spoke well. You wanted to be around them.

We knew them in the ‘50’s, when they lived on top of a hill above the Elysian Heights Elementary School, in Echo Park. Jack was teaching at his alma mater, probably as an adjunct faculty member, at the Law School.

Although they were both accomplished, they didn’t talk about their accomplishments, but concentrated on you, their friend.

They were both wonderful people.

Heath Tuttle

December 15, 2020

Jack and Ann were both sensitive and kind people. They listened well and they spoke well. You wanted to be around them.

We knew them in the ‘50’s, when they lived on top of a hill above the Elysian Heights Elementary School, in Echo Park. Jack was teaching at his alma mater, probably as an adjunct faculty member, at the Law School.

Although they were both accomplished, they didn’t talk about their accomplishments, but concentrated on you, their friend.

They were both wonderful people.

Elyse Shahar

October 13, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Jay Cohen

October 13, 2009

My having never met Mr. Levine is my misfortune. Given his biographical sketch, it's no surprise his daughters and grandchildren have turned out so well. I'm sorry for "our" loss.

Judy Shattuck

October 9, 2009

What a thoughtful, kind, and generous person he was. How glad (and lucky) I feel to have known him. Everyone who loves the Watts Towers owes him a debt of gratitude!

Linda Feldman

October 9, 2009

May his memory be for a blessing. His goodness will live on through his wonderful daughters and grandsons.
B'Shalom,
Linda

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