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Allen Levin Obituary
Allen was diagnosed with lung cancer in November, 2005, and in the spring of 2006, as given a few months to live. However, he received a double lung transplant at the University of Pittsburg and was cancer free when he died at Baptist Hospital of a heart attack. Allen was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He leaves a loving wife, Teri, who during these trying times, was his health advocate and took incredible care of his needs. In addition, he leaves children, Evan Levin and his wife, Windy, and their daughter, Ella Rose, and his son, Andrew Rothfeder, his wife, Sara, and their three children, Austin, Cassidy and Hunter. He also leaves brothers Herman of Boca Raton, and Fredric and Stanley of Pensacola.
Allen was a graduate of Pensacola High School and the University of Florida. He was one of the largest and most successful condominium developers on the Gulf Coast. In addition to a number of commercial buildings that he developed in the Pensacola area, he was the prime developer on Pensacola Beach of Tristan Tower, Verandas, Emerald Isle and the five towers of Portofino. At the present time he, along with his long-time development partner Robert Rinke and Allen's sons, Andrew and Evan, were developing the Beach Club, one of the finest resort condominiums in the state of Florida. Allen made substantial contributions to various charities throughout Florida and in addition, as part of his developments on Pensacola Beach, insisted on substantial beautification of the island, much of which will be accomplished over the next few years.
Allen's desires were for a private ceremony for family, at which his nephew Martin Levin and his dear friend Mark Proctor will give the eulogy. The family will celebrate his life with a memorial service at a later date.
The family would like to thank his health care providers and especially Dr. Alex Inclan, Dr. Bob Harbour and Dr. Jeff Buchalter for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, the family would suggest that charitable contributions be made to United Way or Gulf Coast Kids House.
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Memories and Condolences
for Allen Levin
Chick Glagola
January 29, 2007
Teri,
I was terribly sorry to hear about Allen when we all had such high hopes after the surgery. The world has lost a very fine man. I will miss Allen as a friend and as one of those rare persons who can bring joy into the lives of others simply by his presence.
Most Sincerely,
Chick
Neatie Witter
January 27, 2007
Allen Levin was a wonderful person and a joy to work for. He and his wife are the most warmest & generous people that I have had the pleasure knowing. I will keep you in my prayers Teri. I will miss Allen's friendly smile.
Wood Belcher
January 23, 2007
My heartfelt condolences to the entire Levin family. Allen was a very special man and I feel very fortunate to have met him.
Marty Finkel
January 19, 2007
My sincere condolences to the Levin family. Allen was so smart and filled with compassion and great vision. His sense of honor and respect for his fellow man is something I hope to emulate.
Kevin and Jenny Doyle
January 19, 2007
Terri and Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John W. Calhoun
January 18, 2007
As a boy I lived near Allen and his family.
Truly a wonderful family indeed.
Allen an I went to the same schools.
Allen will be missed by all that knew him.
Please accept our condolences to his family from mine.
Anne and David Mitchell and daughter Sara
January 16, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with Teri and the entire family.
Clay McGuire
January 16, 2007
Teri, I am so saddened by your loss. Allen was a wonderful man and will be missed. I have many fond memories of my time with both of you at Portofino. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Michael Miller
January 16, 2007
My
thoughts and heart have been with you and wish I could have joined
Bobbi Lou and Jennifer. Allen was truly one of a kind, not only was he
"class" as Fred said, you knew by simply talking with him and looking
in his eyes he truly cared--As I looked at his picture on the front
page it was as if he were talking right at you--he made you feel like
you were really special, when the truth was, it was he who was so
special.
I know he will be missed, and void never filled, but he also leaves
such wonderful memories, and an example for family to emulate. May God
bless all of you and give strength to heal the wounds of sorrow and
loss.
Jill Horseman
January 15, 2007
To Teri and Family
My prayers and thoughts are with you during your loss. Alan was a great man to know and work with. He will be missed.
Myrna & Alan Rothfeder
January 15, 2007
Teri
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family.
Susan and Larry Smith
January 15, 2007
Allen was a great asset to this community and will be missed by all
Jennie F McIntosh
January 15, 2007
He will be missed and we will say prayers here in Jackson, MS for one of the sweetest men that lived! Our thoughts and hearts are with the entire family.
Rosalie Finman Rotwein, Jennie Finman McIntosh, Sylvia Finman and Ellan Finman Vavrick (Jackson, MS and New Orleans, LA)
Eddie Canaday
January 15, 2007
Terri and family,
Allen was a great guy who I enjoyed dealing with in business as much as anyone I have ever met. He was first class and had incredible long-term vision.
Paul Helms Jr
January 14, 2007
I always looked up to Allen has a younger boy and more has a man he will be missed and remember has a very special person in my life.
Doug & Nancy Halford
January 14, 2007
Teri & the Levin Family
You are very much in our thoughts and prayers and hearts.
Doug & Nancy
Dianne Shaw
January 13, 2007
Allen will be greatly missed as a wonderful human being. Teri, I know what you are going through and my prayers are with you and the family.
Jan Willenzik Lefkowitz
January 13, 2007
Dear Terri and family:
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family at this difficult time. Allen touched my life in such a positive way. He was a great man and a very positive role model. Robert and I share in heartbreak and know now that he is at peace.
Jan and Robert Lefkowtiz (Willenzik)
Theresa Burgess-Larkin
January 13, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Walter & Mary E. Harvey
January 13, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Joyce and Rhys Williams
January 13, 2007
Teri,
All of us who knew Allen will miss him dearly.
Debbie Cosson-Lundstrom
January 13, 2007
My thoughts and prayers to the family of a great leader as well as my former DCT teacher at Escambia High School. Allen made a lasting impression in my life that I will never forget. Such a loss to all that knew him.
Rosemary Krom Hendrix
January 13, 2007
Allen made his family proud. He was an honest man, a man of vision as are all the members of the Levin Family - from Abe and Rose to the generations that followed. May his memory be eternal.
Francis Montenes
January 13, 2007
Teri-We just heard about Allen today. Needless to say, I believe you know how munch Ann & I love you and Allen. He was a man of great dimensions and I loved him like a brother. Our thoughts, love & prayers go out to you & Allen.
David Haney
January 13, 2007
Allen possessed a dry sense of humor, and a generosity of soul and spirit and he will surely be missed. With love, David Haney
Larry Fordham
January 13, 2007
Our prayers and thoughts are with the Levin Family.
Stephen Leach
January 13, 2007
Teri, our hearts go out to you at this time. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Love,
Barry and Stephen
Mack Solomon
January 13, 2007
May the warmth and thoughts of family, longtime friends and colleagues be of comfort to you.
Donna Williams
January 13, 2007
May God bless you during this time of sorrow. we are praying for you.
John & Susie Brosnaham
January 13, 2007
Goodbye to a true gentleman and friend. My deepest condolences.
Howard & Jody Faulk
January 13, 2007
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
charlie clary
January 13, 2007
To the Levin Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Charlie Clary and Family.
Henry A. Brosnaham IV
January 13, 2007
I met Allen in 1960 and from that day on I always knew him as a great guy with a big heart. I remember he worked on building a model airplane for a month or so and when we went to fly it in a little park in East Pensacola, Allen promptly crashed it..He just sort of laughed at himself and said, next time, I will have to do a little better. He always looked at the brighter side of things and I pray he has found peace and his family knows he is at peace also. A good guy who many will miss!
Jack & Sandi Marquis
January 13, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories of Allen bring you comfort and peace. Allen was a "good" man. May G-d bless all of you.
Dr. Richard Levin
January 13, 2007
The world had lost great man, friend, father and husband. All my love.
Virginia Buchanan (Budnyk) and Dr. Sam Budnyk, Emma Pie & Little Sam
January 13, 2007
Allen Levin was a credit to the Levin family, to his wife and children and to the community. We will miss the warmth of his smile and the ever present twinkle in his eye. He handled a cancer "death sentence" with incredible dignity, an example for us all. We love Allen, and we will be comforted by many happy memories of this remarkable and friendly man.
Sue Touchstone/ Hall
January 13, 2007
Teri,
Our thoughts and prayers are with
you and your family at this sad time. Allen was a wonderful
person.
The J l Touchstone family
Teri Stephens
January 13, 2007
Our community has suffered a tremendous loss in the passing of Allen Levin. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Chuck and Janet Kahn
January 13, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with Allen's family and friends.
Alan Silver
January 13, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Douglass BurlesonSr
January 13, 2007
Allen gave much to make Pensacola a better place to live. Thank God for his love of our community.
aggie helms
January 13, 2007
I would like to express my sympathy and prayers for Allen's family. I knew him many, many years ago and remember his kindness and sweetness to me.
Jacki Hawes
January 12, 2007
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Allen was always a very nice man. I owned Naturally Delicious and part owner in Strega Nona's restaurant and knew his brother David and his daughter Lisa, for many years. My prayers are with his lovely wife and family.
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