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Lawrence Levine Obituary
Larry was the widower of Sandy (Cohen) Levine, who died in Sept. 2012. He was born on Dec. 6, 1929, in New London, the fifth and youngest child of Isadore and Ada (Reiner) Levine. He attended public schools in New London and was a proud graduate of Chapman Technical High School. After a short enlistment in the Air Force, he returned to Connecticut. He married Sandy in 1954. Working his way through college in part by selling Good Humor ice cream, he graduated from the University of Connecticut and they started their family.
With many dedicated colleagues, Larry taught children at Clark Lane Junior High School in Waterford for 27 years as part of the social studies faculty, the latter years as department head. He founded and led the Waterford Federation of Classroom Teachers from its inception until his retirement.
Larry was a businessman, owning and operating Rapid Car Wash and other businesses in the area. He was very active in local Democratic politics serving Waterford on the Board of Education, the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Board of Tax Review and the Town Committee. For many years, Larry was a Justice of the Peace, celebrating many couples' weddings.
Larry was predeceased by his wife of 58 years; and his four siblings, Arthur, Henry and Robert Levine and Dolly Eckstadt.
He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Barry Levine, Anne Jerome, Noah and Linda Levine, all of New London, Seth Levine of Middletown, and David Levine and Sarah Smith-Levine of Colchester. He is also survived by his six grandchildren, whom he adored, Isaac, Eli, Ethan, Austin, Sarah and Shayna Levine, all of New London. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Jean Asmond of Florida; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends and family are invited to gather for a celebration of Larry's life at 2 p.m. April 21, 2013, at Stoneridge auditorium in Mystic.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are welcome to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation (pdf.org).
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Dave Fairman
April 22, 2025
Rest in Peace Larry. You taught us a lot, including how to win elections!
Donna Paules (formerly Maffioli)
April 6, 2020
I will never forget Mr. Levine. He was a kind, devoted teacher who truly cared about his students. He gave me my first sense of civic duty with his passion for politics and democracy. I'm so thankful I grew up in a time when a teacher could offer a student a hug or pat on the shoulder without it being construed as abuse. To this day I feel privileged to have known Larry Levine and been one of his students.
Tracey Avnet
April 25, 2013
We lived in the same neighborhood and our families,Bill and Nancy Dickinson, were good friends. Mr. Levine was also my 8th grade histoy teacher. I loved his class. He made history very interesting. I remember instead of having desks, we all sat in a circle. Mr. Levine and his wife Sandy were wonderful people. I live in Florida and saw them a few times when they came here. I always enjoyed their visits. My heart goes out to his family. He will be greatly missed.
Melody Gorton Bellrose
April 21, 2013
RIP Mr. Levine --- I remember you as a genuinely kind teacher - my condolences to your family and friends.
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Dudley Chapman
April 15, 2013
Let me be the first to say how sad I am that Mr. Levine has died. I had him for a teacher at Clark Lane Jr High in Waterford. He was a generous and inspiring teacher. He had a way of exposing students to higher moral notions from literature and history.
Although he was Jewish, ironically, one of his lectures about selfless love as a Christian notion stuck with me at an early age.
Later on while in High School and college, I worked at Radio Shack in the NL Shopping Center. A few doors down was the Gold Crown Billiards parlor which Mr. Levine or one of his family members owned. He used to work the front desk near the door. Nestled between the door and the desk was a pay phone and a tall stool. I used to walk down there on my breaks and call my girlfriend.
Mr. Levine was such a genuine and caring guy, that it did not bother me that he was right there sometimes listening to my conversation with my girlfriend. It was like calling from your favorite bar with your long time friend bar tender standing near by.
Mr. Levine was a lovely man. I have to believe that he touched hundreds of kids' lives as he did mine.
Joan Gavaletz-Gaynor
April 15, 2013
Mr. Levine was a wonderful and memoraable teacher at CLMS and has given so much to education. He will be missed by many.
Barbara Winters
April 13, 2013
I loved Mr. Levine's classes; what a wonderful teacher and man. I was fortunate to have learned much from him. The photo is a wonderful reminder, also, as it is just how I remember him. My condolences to the Levine family.
Barbara Greenlaw Britton
April 13, 2013
To Larry's Family, I was a classmate of Larry's at Chapman Tech in the Class of 1947,the very best class of them all. We shared many classes and extracurricular activities together; he was a good friend. It was wonderful to see him, to renew our friendship, and to meet his wife,Sandy, at our 55th Reunion in 2002. We are having our 66th and last Class Reunion this fall-I will miss his smile and warm personality but will always remember that portion of the life journey we shared from 1943-1947. I send you, his devoted family, my heartfelt sumpathy.
April 13, 2013
Sorry for your loss. He hired me for one of my first jobs. Donna Alviani McArdle
Roseanna Baracco Parker
April 13, 2013
It saddened me to see Mr. Levin's obituary in the paper. He was my favorite teacher at Waterford High school during the 60's. He made P.O.D. class so exciting for me. I didn't care for History but Mr. Levine changed that for me. Several years later I was happy to have him as my neighbor in Ridgewood Park. He was truly a wonderful man and I was really touched by his passing. I know that God has welcomed him.
My Deepest Sympathy,
Roseanna(Ronnie) Baracco Parker
April 13, 2013
Sorry for your loss. Mr. Levine married my husband & I 22 years ago & am saddened by his passing. Respectfully Leslie Kernozek,
Heather O'Shea
April 12, 2013
Rip Mr Levine. I have huge memories of you as a teacher at Clark Lane.
BELINDA HEWETT-JURZYK
April 12, 2013
LOVE HIM AS MY TEACHER, EVEN MORE SO AS A FRIEND, ALWAYS GOOD ADVICE. SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE.
DAWNIA lUMADUE-PARISEK
April 12, 2013
Noah,Linda and the rest of the Levine Family, I am so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I had him as a teacher at CLJH and always loved going to the car wash. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I miss you guys. Love to you all.
Dawnia Lumadue-Parisek
donna pasqualini
April 12, 2013
God bless Larry and God bless all of his family. I had the pleasure of working with Larry during Waterford events and it was a pleasure, He was a hard working man who helped in so many ways. Through all of the hard work he always had time to make me laugh and I will never forget him.
Mike Nagel
April 12, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Levine's passing. I have fond momories of his clases way back when... My condolences to his family.
Robert Lumadue
April 12, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Willa Mae Granger
April 12, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Donna Paules (Maffioli)
April 12, 2013
My heart and prayers are with his family. Mr. Levine was an absolute favorite teacher and truly imparted a sense of civic duty to me that has lasted throughout my life. He truly led a life that mattered to so many.
April 12, 2013
Dear Barry, siblings, and family, I am saddened to read of your father's death. He was an extraordinary teacher and one of my teachers who inspired me to become a teacher. He was also a very kind and empathetic person who was clearly devoted to young people. I know you have thousands of happy memories to comfort you. My husband joins me in extending our sincerest sympathies.
Debbie Phillips (Yates)
April 12, 2013
Remembering Mr. Levine as a great teacher at CLMS who shared his gifts and talents with so many students over the years. He was one very special teacher!
Christopher Cossette
April 12, 2013
My deepest sympathies....
Janice Quinn
April 12, 2013
Larry was such a wonderful man and a fantastic teacher. I had the privledge of being one of his students as well as being a neighbor when we were in Ridgewood. He will be missed, just as we miss Sandy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
Charlene Jones
April 12, 2013
My you find strength and comfort from family and friends during this very difficult time, Bless you
Nancy Dickinson
April 12, 2013
What a great husband, father, teacher, and citizen Larry was. I'll never forget our political activities in Waterford as well as my long friendship with both Larry and Sandy.
Cliff Bardwell
April 12, 2013
I was so saddened to hear of Larry's passing. Being a neighbor in business I always enjoyed speaking with him and admired him as a person. He will be sorely missed but not forgotten.
Margueritte Brogan
April 12, 2013
One of my favorite teachers.RIP Mr.Levine you will be missed by many.MY condolences to his entire family.
Kathy Mader
April 12, 2013
One of the best! Many very good memories.So sad for his family. I know he'll be missed.They don't make teachers like that anymore. WHS 67
Leslie Nichols
April 12, 2013
SO sorry for your loss
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