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Barry Levine Obituary
Barry Levine, age 59, of Homer Glen. Beloved husband of Phyllis, nee Di Monte; loving father of Randon, Rachael and
Sarah; cherished son of Blanche, nee Steinholtz, and the late Raymond; dear brother of Marla (Dennis) Chorney and
David (Sheri) Levine; fond nephew of Jack (Rochelle) Steinholtz; also many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, 9 a.m. until time of Service 11 a.m., at Modell Funeral Home, 12641 W. 143rd Street, Homer Glen. Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery. Owner and Founder of Functional Therapy and Rehabilitation. Member of Homer Chamber of Commerce and the American Council of the Blind. Barry was known to us for his regional, statewide and national volunteer work for libraries and library use by the blind. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hope for Vision, 1011 S. Waiola, LaGrange, IL 60525 appreciated. 708-301-3595 or www.modellfuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Barry Levine
Famiglia Coduti
June 6, 2009
Dear Phyllis and family,
We have just learned the tragic news of the death of dear Barry.
We join in prayers for your pain.
Carolina & Michael and sons - Leonardo and Assunta
Anna & Ken Kamien
May 8, 2009
Dear Phyllis and family, we just heard and can only imagine what you must be going through. We couldn't believe it. Ken and I just want you to know that you will remain our prayers. You are such a strong and incredible person. May you find strength in famiy and friends. We will continue to keep Barry and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
the McKanes
May 5, 2009
Dear Phyllis and Family,
We were saddened today to learn of Barry's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time of grief.
You were so blessed to have such a special man in your lives---as Barry was to have such a wonderful, loving family. He will be with you always, in all that you do, in all that you share.
What a loss to all who knew him! He touched the lives of so many. We will keep Barry and all of you in our prayers.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Jan, Rick, Dana, Rachel, and Shannon McKane
Jennifer Finley
May 5, 2009
Dear Levine Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I met Barry in London on the walking tour and we had such a great time. I did not know him long but it felt like I did because he was so funny and easy to talk to.
The deVane's
May 5, 2009
Dear Phyllis, Randy, Rachael & Sarah,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We were shocked and saddened to hear of your loss.
We will remember Barry vividly for his wit and charming demeanor at our family functions. They just won't be the same without him.
Fondly,
Mark, Annie, Davis, Lauren & Leslie deVane
The Schaller Family
May 5, 2009
Our deepest sympathy. We will keep you in our prayers.
H. Neil Kelley
May 5, 2009
We were not done Barry - I had stories to share, questions to ask, my right leaning opinion to share as well as your jokes to listen and react to. I am better for having known and worked with you over the years in several roles at HTLS, PALS, here at the State Library.
You made this world a better place with your contributions, touching many lives. You helped lay the foundation for the future of the Prairie Area Library System with a new director.
I am selfish and miss you already even though you can now read the Torah rather than listening to it. My prayers are with your family. You are truly a Mavin. Thanks for the memories Barry, unlil we meet again. Neil
Joel Snyder
May 4, 2009
Dear Levine family--
What a tragic loss for you and, if I may add, for the field of audio description. Barry was the highly-respected moderator of the Audio Description listserve, administered by the American Council of the Blind (ACB). He was not only an avid description user in both media and performing arts; he served so many others as the President of Audio Description International. Most recently, Barry had agreed to chair the Standards Committee for ACB's Audio Description Project and was leading several other description efforts.
Barry was a trusted friend and valued mentor; the nation has lost a forceful and impressive advocate for audio description.
We all miss him; and we will remember him this summer at ACB's First Annual Audio Description Project Conference when we award the Barry Levine Memorial Career Achievement Award in Audio Description.
Joel Snyder
Director, ACB Audio Description Project
President, Audio Description Associates
Andi Shainberg
May 4, 2009
Dear Levine Family,
We were with you in grief yesterday, and we learned so much about Barry's very impressive accomplishments. What a wonderful son, husband, father, brother and friend! We are comforted to know that
he was devoted to his family and to his
work. May all the beautiful memories you each have be of comfort to you as you begin life without him. He truly was an inspiration to all who knew and loved him.
May 4, 2009
My sincere condolences to the entire family on the passing of Barry Levine.
H. Elliott Lipschultz
cousin Bonnie Sultan,
Mike Spann & Al Cooke
May 3, 2009
Dear Phyllis,
Words cannot express the thoughts and sympathy that we wish to convey. Many thoughts and prayers will be with you through these sorrowful days. Wishing you and your family strength, courage and peace.
May 3, 2009
Phyllis,
I am so saddened by your loss. My heart goes out to you and your children.
Much love,
Joanne (Spann) Clyne
May 2, 2009
Dear Phyllis,
Our Deepest Sympathy and Prayers to you and your family.I was saddened to hear of the loss of your Husband and Father.May the memories of Barry be forever in your Hearts.
Sincerely,
Jerry,Helen Krupinski
May 2, 2009
Dear Phyllis and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Adam and I were so saddend to hear of your loss. Barry was a really great guy, you have our sincerest condolences.
Theresa, Adam Settelmyer
May 2, 2009
Dear Phyllis and family: May you be comforted by all of the love and support that you so richly deserve at a time like this. We are truly sorry for your loss, accept our prayers for your family. May your happy memories sustain you.
Sincerely,
George, Tom and Staff at Southwest PT
Maureen Dioguardi
May 2, 2009
Dear Phyllis:
I was so saddened to hear of your loss and the loss to your children, family, friends, and to the community. Barry was such a nice man and so very interesting to talk to. I will always fondly remember our chats, during my "breaks" at FTR. Barry will be dearly missed by all whose lives he touched. I am so very glad I had the oppotunity to get to know Barry. God Bless and keep you and your family.
Love,
Maureen Jones
May 2, 2009
Dear Phyllis and family,
My heart is broken for you; I cannot imagine how you feel. Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and I know what a strong and amazing lady you are. You and your family will get through this difficult time. I love Barry, he was such a great man to work for, and so supportive and caring during a difficult time many years ago. I have never forgotten him and all the good he did for me. Though i unfortunately never picked up a phone, I have often thought of you guys. I know that Barry is in a better place.
Donna Smith
May 2, 2009
Barry will be so missed by so many. He touched us all with his pursuit of a more just, more accessible world, and the benefit of that work will live on for a long time to come. I wish him peace, and we who are grieving our loss of him will find our balance and carry on with the memory of his voice to keep us moving forward.
I am so enriched for having known Barry. He challenged me without judging me, supported me without patronizing me. He could always make me laugh and sometimes made me angry, and I am so thankful to have called him friend. His sudden loss is breaking my heart.
Others will praise his superior contributions to physical rehabilitation, to public libraries, to equal access for people with disabilities, and every word will be true, but it is the very real person at the core of all of that excellence in service that I remember – the man who could doubt and worry and dig a little deeper to find the energy to try again, the man who could poke fun at himself and tell some of the most awful corny jokes, the man who understood the flaws in all of us while always finding our strengths and encouraging us to reach a little higher.
So I’m following what I think would be Barry’s advice, keeping my workout appointment, washing clothes, preparing to go on my scheduled trip to Seattle tomorrow, continuing the dance of life. However, periodically, I find myself with a tissue in hand, sitting in the floor with Farlow who offers me her sweet dog love as comfort for a sadness she doesn’t understand, as I gather memories over the years to write this farewell. I would much rather be hearing Barry’s voice over the phone chastising me for not responding to his last e-mail in a timely manner, but that’s yet just another memory to take forward with me. I promise to keep working at it until I reach the point when I can feel the net gain of his presence in my life more strongly than I currently feel his loss. I think he would approve of that offer.
I wish peace and healing to his family who he adored and shared through stories of trial and triumph. Even those of us who never met you, feel a sense of kinship, and I wish I had more to offer you than the sharing of your grief.
Donna Smith
May 2, 2009
Dear Phyllis, Randy, Rachael, Sarah and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We send our sincerest condolences to you on the loss such a wonderful man.
Sincerely,
Jim, Linda, Kristen and Danielle Pappas
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