66, Bridgewater, New Jersey
Age 66
Joel Sidney LevyAGE: 66 • BridgewaterJoel Sidney Levy, 66, died suddenly, on Sunday, May 1 of an apparent cardiac arrest. Mr. Levy was born in Baldwin, New York to Madeline (Dooreck) and Philip Levy on January 27, 1945. He attended Baldwin High School , New York Culinary Institute as well as the...
Read MoreI can still see him and hear his voice in my mind's eye. Like picturing him at the Upstage making magic for us all. Gone too soon.
O'Neill Louchard
April 28, 2023 | Friend
Joel, you are just the best. I loved doing demos with you in the T&C Stores. Your warm personality and humor were always a hit, and drew crowds. You can make people smile-I'm one of them. I'll miss you terribly. Mark Merrill-Beefalo Meats
Mark Merrill
May 29, 2011 | Ellensburg, WA
I was saddened to learn of Joel's passing. He was a wonderful guy to have on the bandstand. I'll never forget his sense of humor and his willingness to play at any time and for any occasion. The guy had chops to spare. We are all diminished by his passing.
John Lester
May 16, 2011 | Bainbridge Island, WA
Joel was someone I only knew from a distance. Whenever I saw him perform in Port Townsend I could always see vibrant light behind him. I could hear the many layers of conversation embedded in any instrument he played..voice, horn, keyboard. It was not until I read the lovingly composed obituary in the PT Leader that I became aware of his rich and colorful history. To those of you who loved and lived with him I am so very sorry for your loss. I wish I could have been so blessed to have...
Carol Duffy
May 15, 2011 | Port Townsend, WA
Joel was a fine person. generous of spirit, kind natured, and a " kick in the pants ". not to mention his thoughtful musical creations. what a great guy!
jim biedel
May 10, 2011 | Waikapu, HI
I very much enjoyed playing with Joel at a club in Port Townsend the night before his untimely passing. He was a beautiful musician, both as singer and cornetist with a very broad knowledge of and appreciation for jazz and American standards. Beyond that he was a great person who made you feel good about yourself. He will be missed very much.
John MacElwee
May 10, 2011 | Port Townsend, WA
Huge loss for all of us. Joel was a great friend to all who crossed his path. My daughter worked at the Upstage in Port Townsend while in college, and Joel was her favorite. He never forgot a name or a person, always kind and generous. Susan Solley
Susan Solley
May 08, 2011 | Port Townsend, WA
Dear Family and friends to Joel,
His presence is and will be deeply missed. He was known to give of himself consistently to friends and community as a man of many talents which were enjoyed by a wide selection of people.
I am sad and will miss his performances very much.
Condolences in your grief at his loss.
May you find solace in knowing he lived a gracious and full life that blessed others.
O'Neill
O'Neill Louchard
May 07, 2011 | Port Townsend, WA
Dear friend and family of Joel,
Many people are sending you all much love and heartfelt condolences. Joel was well liked and beloved in our community. We will always remember his generosity of spirit and his enthusiasm. His smile and attentive willingness provoked many a satisfying and stimulating conversation. His wit, talent and presence will be deeply missed. Much love and condolences to family and friend at this time, many blessings to you and yours,
joan
Joan Fabian
May 06, 2011 | Port Townsend, WA