Elliott-Levitas-Obituary

Elliott Levitas

Atlanta, Georgia

Dec 26, 1930 – Dec 16, 2022

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BORN
December 26, 1930
DIED
December 16, 2022
LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia

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When Elliott Levitas became Georgia's first Jewish congressman in 1975, he was already known for being a public servant who had stood up against racism in the formerly segregated state. And he continued his call to aiding others years afterward, helping to lead a landmark class-action lawsuit on...

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My father, Sidney J. Marcus was friends with Elliot and Barbara Levitas. I came to know Karin Levitas at The Paidea School in the early1970's. They were special times. I was at their home and Marines Friend in our teen years. I only recently became aware of his death. My sincere condolences to the immediate family, extended family, and mourn this loss, along with the entire Atlanta Jewish community. Respectfully, Robyn Marcus

Condolences to his family!

My deepest condolences to his family. He was a true champion and inspiration to numerous generations.

I am forever grateful to Elliott as a mentor to me as a young environmental lawyer at Kilpatrick & Cody and then as the director of SELC's Georgia and Alabama office. One of my fondest memories of Elliott is the day he took me to lunch at the House of Representatives cafeteria. Elliott knew the name of every single cafeteria worker there and greeted each of them. I learned a lot about Elliott that day and his depth of character and caring for every person who crossed his path. I am...

Rest in peace sir,thanks for all you do to fight against racism during your tenure. May God bless you and the love ones you left behind.

Elliott was a dear family friend who helped my single mother, Betty, on several occasions. He gave me a Thesaurus for my high school graduation gift as encouragement to learn. I have used it often and it still sits on my bookshelf. My mother could tell many wonderful stories about how selfless and serving this fine man was. The best people are servants at heart and his heart was so beautiful. We will miss him dearly. Sincerely, Roger Swims

My late mother, Mrs. Goodrich to you, knew Eliot Levitas. He fought to make PL-94-142 a serious reality for special education kids.. Betsy Goodrich

Our deepest sympathies to the Levitas family.