Photo courtesy of Angelus Funeral Home - San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, Texas
1931 - 2020
Rev. Michael Henry Levy, OMI, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 8, 1931, died in San Antonio on July 17, 2020 at the age of 89 years.
Fr. Levy professed vows as a member of the Congregation of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate on May 31, 1951. After his Philosophical and Theological Studies in San Antonio, he was ordained to the priesthood on June 1, 1957 at St. Mary’s in San Antonio by Bishop Michael Leven.
Fr. Levy’s his first obedience was to St. Anthony Juniorate as Professor. He was assigned to St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans for 16 years. He was at St. Mary’s in San Antonio also for a total of 16 years as pastor where he was well esteemed by the parishioners. He became Director of Oblate Madonna Residence in 2009 until his retirement in 2015.
He received an MA in Education at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio and Homiletics Certificate from Catholic University of America. He was a great leader and served in various committees within the Province: Planning Committee (3 yrs.); Financial Advisory Committee (12 yrs.); Renewal Ministry Committee (5 yrs.); District Superior of St. Mary; Assistant to the Louisiana District Superior; and Superior of the Oblate Madonna Residence District.
In 2017, Fr. Levy celebrated his 60th Jubilee Anniversary to the Priesthood. One of nine children, he is survived by his sisters Mary Brown, and Sr. Gertrude, D.C. He will be remembered with respect and esteem by his Oblate brothers and all the people who were recipients of his pastoral care.
Due to COVID-19, the Mass of Christian Burial and interment at Oblate Cemetery, San Antonio, will be private. At a later time, a Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church (downtown) where he was pastor.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts honoring Father Michael Levy may be sent to Oblate Madonna Residence, 5722 Blanco Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216.
Read MoreFather Levy was a very humorous pastor I remember him when I was going to St Louis Cathedral School in 1975 to 1983
Edthilda Lewis
July 11, 2023 | New Orleans, LA | Friend
Father Mike was larger than life. His sermons were full of truth, scripture, and lots of love. Our family parish growing up was St Mary’s. My mom and dad Tony and Dorothy Scarnato, as mom would say, loved “shooting the bull” with him. He was an excellent priest and was loved by many. Eternal rest grant unto Fr Mike oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he Rest In Peace. ✝
Kathy and Mike Fronkier
June 09, 2021 | Edmond, OK | Friend
Father Mike was our “Family Priest” for many years. My mom and dad were Tony and Dorothy Scarnato, long-time parishioners. Father Mike masses were always meaningful and he was always there for us. He’s married some of us, baptized us and our kids, and even buried some of us. He was a wonderful priest, we’re gonna miss him. God rest his soul.
Patricia Robledo
May 19, 2021 | San Antonio, TX | Friend
May God keep his soul, will always remember his smile
Edthilda Lewis
September 13, 2020 | New Orleans, LA | Friend
Thank you Fr. Levy for your service to our community. It was great serving as altar boy for your masses. Your homilies were always insightful and taught me many worldly lessons. I always think of working with you and Dad (Leon) at the St. Louis Cathedral School Thursday night bingo games.
Randy Maggiore
August 24, 2020 | New Orleans, LA | Friend
Father Mike,
I thank God we were able to reconnect before your final days.
I loved attending mass with you every morning at St. Mary’s.
May you Rest In Peace and continue praying for us.
You will be missed.
Dolores Montez
August 02, 2020 | San Antonio, TX | Friend
Thank you Father for all you did for us altar boys at St. Louis Cathedral Church. A fine man who always had kind words for us kids.
Gregory Kaufman
July 30, 2020 | New Orleans, LA | Student
He was an amazing homilist and told us great stories about our faith and Catholic Church. I learned very much from Fr Mike and he will be greatly missed. May he be most happy now with our Lord and Mother Mary!
Ernesto Rivas
July 29, 2020 | San Antonio, TX | Friend
When I was officing downtown from 1992-2000, I often attended daily Mass, celebrated by Fr. Levy. His Masses were heartfelt, and his homilies humorous and thought-provoking. He was no-nonsense, but compassionate and kind, especially to the homeless who congregated often around St. Mary's Church downtown. When he retired from St. Mary's, it felt like the closing of a great institution. We knew that wherever he was posted next, he would make as great an impact as he did as pastor. Indeed, that...
VICTOR NEGRON
July 28, 2020 | SAN ANTONIO, TX | Friend
