Robert Levine Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Edgewater, New Jersey

Too Busy to Retire
Robert M. Levine would occasionally think ahead to retirement. After all, he was 66 and a vice president for finances at Baseline Financial Services, a division of Thomson Financial. He and his wife, Roberta, even took up golf, a sport he had played as a younger man. 'It was something we could do together if and when he ever retired," Mrs. Levine said. But he never did retire, largely because he liked his work too much. He could have worked flexible hours, yet he still commuted every day from Edgewater, N.J., to be at his desk in a corner office on the 78th floor of the south tower of the World Trade Center by 7:30 a.m.

Mr. Levine used to marvel at the beautiful view. 'I remember him telling me that he could see the helicopters flying below," Mrs. Levine said. "But I hated him working there."

When they could, Mr. and Mrs. Levine traveled. The two made a trip to Europe last summer, and the summer before that. They went to Florida once a year to visit his 88- year-old mother and to California to see his sister and her family. "He used to tease me about having a good day, about California food," said his sister, Carole Levine. "He was a meat and potatoes guy," Roberta Levine said. "He used to joke that all he could eat out there was lettuce."

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When I worked at Baseline, Mr. Bob Levine always made such an impression on me because he would come in looking like a movie star. He'd be decked out in his fur coat and fancy shades, stepping lively, ready to tackle the day's challenges. I once greeted him "Wow, Good morning Bob the Furrier". He was indeed a classy guy. It saddens me to know he was among those tragically taken that unfortunate day. I hope Bob's family and friends can find some comfort from memories of him to help cope with...

Carlyne Saint Roc

July 24, 2021 | Brooklyn, NY | Coworker

I came across your name carved on a wall from a picture my friend took while visiting New York and I wondered, "where was this taken?". I don't know what stood out about your name but I googled it which led me here. To this day it still saddens me of those tragic events of 9/11 and like so many others, I wish that day could've been totally different. May you continue to rest in heaven

Adrian Perry

June 09, 2017 | Atlanta, GA

IT IS 2016 AND EVERY SO OFTEN THE MEMORY OF YOU ENTERS MY MIND...YOU WERE THE ONLY PERSON I EVER KNEW WHO ASKED THE WAITER FOR DESERT BEFORE THE MAIN COURSE...I SAY HELLO WHEN I AM AT THE MONUMENT...MAY YOU REST IN PEACE...
HF FROM THORNE PLACE RYE NY

HOWARD FOX

August 26, 2016 | CHAPEL HILL, NC

In Memory
With Honor & Respect.

S j. Friscia III

May 12, 2014 | Staten Island, NY

Its been a long time, but i still miss you everyday. xoxoxo

Jacklyn Rapaport

March 30, 2011 | Edgewater, NJ

Roberta,
Florence is right, I can also still see his face and dry humor.

Bob was a very important person in my life. He taught me a lot of business and life lessons over the 6 years I knew him.

I have thought about Bob, Steve Weinberg and Jill Mauer Campbell on a daily basis over the past 6 years.

I remember the day he was going in for that surgery earlier in 2001. He shook my hand and had a look of fear on his face. I can still see that look on his face. I said...

Brian Branco

September 08, 2007 | Lyndhurst, NJ

Just a note to let you and your family know that we will NEVER FORGET.
You were a fellow traveler to New York and you are imprinted in our hearts. We were left behind for a reason - so we must continue to remember and pray - you will not be forgotten.

bette Barovian

August 29, 2007 | Ridgefield, NJ

Dear Roberta:

Many days you have been in my thoughts and prayers. I think about Bob all the time, especially at work. I will always miss his dry humor it always helped me get through the day. Now I do my best to pay homeage to him through the lessons he taught me. One of his best says was "I have thoughts, but no verbal comments." That one gets me out of many jams in the office. I can still see his facial expression as he says it. I do miss soo much. Be well!!
Florence Jones

florence Jones

May 13, 2007 | Quogue, NY

Watch over Roberta. She loved you more than words could ever express.

January 08, 2007

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