Philip-Levere-Obituary

Philip Levere

West Hartford, Connecticut

1958 - 2023

About

LOCATION
West Hartford, Connecticut

Obituary

Send Flowers

Philip Levere, 65, of Tucson, AZ, died in Tucson, AZ on October 9, 2023.He was born in Hartford, CT in 1958 to Lucia (DiBella) Levere and Gilbert Levere.Phil attended West Hartford public schools and graduated from Hall High School before attending the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde...

Read More

Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

Single Memorial Tree

Michelle, what a shock to hear of Phil's passing. You all have so many wonderful memories to hold in your hearts, he will always be a part of your family. I can still hear you calling him "babe" on the phone......much love and hugs to you....Marianne

Single Memorial Tree

Even though I didn't see Phil for a few years, or talk to him in the last month, I feel there is a huge void in my life knowing that never again will I pick up the phone and hear "hey Harris!" Phil has a great sense of humor and always made me and Kent laugh. He will be missed by so many in so many ways.

I met and worked with Phil at Jackson Lake Lodge in the Grand Tetons during the summer of 1983. He was a phenominal sous chef and leader who was liked and well respected by all who worked for him. And while Phil and I (along with John Kennedy) did have some misadventures that summer, we remained good friends for the next 40 years. Phil handled adversity with more grace and class than anyone I have known and my admiration for him grew over the years. I will always miss his impish smile and...