Dr. Milton Levitin

LEVITIN Dr. Milton Levitin, 86, a Pediatrician in Columbus, Ohio for forty years, passed away March 22, 2005 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, where he resided for 17 years. He was the son of the late Benjamin and Bessie Levitin. Dr. Levitin was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and earned his Bachelor of Science Degree, Cum'Laude, from Columbia University and his Medical Degree from New York University. He served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army during WW II. He built and developed a nursing home in McConnelsville, Oh., where he served as President, Medical Director and became one of the pioneers in the nursing home industry. He was a member of Temple Israel, the American Medical Association, the American Pediatric Association, a past Board Member of the Columbus Jewish Foundation, Columbus Jewish Federation and Winding Hollow Country Club. He was married to Louise Mark until her death in 1970. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Shirlie, who he enjoyed life with for nearly 34 years; children, Barry (Alice) Levitin, Steven Levitin, Susan Levitin, Linda Levitin Harris, Martin Levitin, Scott Schiff, Todd (Tracey) Schiff, Michael (Patricia) Schiff, Lisa (Mark) Spivack; and adoring grandchildren, Benjamin Levitin, Bonnie Harris, Rachel and Erin Levitin, Zachary, Alexandra and Jared Schiff, Justin, Ethan and Dylan Schiff, Sophia, Juliette and Stefan Schiff, and Jessica, Brett and Adam Spivack; brothers, Norman (Ruth) Levitin and Howard (Betty Ann) Levitin; and many wonderful friends and relatives. He was a gentle, loving soul and will be sorely missed by all. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2005 at Temple Israel, 5419 E. Broad St. Burial will follow at New Temple Israel Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at 120 S. Drexel, Bexley from Saturday at 8 p.m. until Wednesday at Noon. Memorials can be sent to Children's Hospital Neonatal Unit or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by THE EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 614-235-3232.