Richard A. Levitsky

1931 - 2020

Richard A. Levitsky, 88, of Vernon, ascended into Heaven on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. He was born on January 29, 1931 in the former Prospect Hospital in West Hartford, the son of the late William and Agnes (Barnes) Levitsky. He grew up and lived in Hartford before moving to Vernon over 50 years ago. He was a graduate of Weaver High School, Class of 1949 and he earned his undergraduate degree from Central Connecticut State University. He taught fifth grade for a while before he was drafted into the U. S. Army during the Korean War. Richard was employed by the U. S. Postal Service as a letter carrier in the Bishops Corner area of West Hartford for thirty-six years before his retirement in 1994. He organized many neighborhood block parties and picnics in Bishops Corner area where he was a letter carrier. Richard was a member of the Vernon Republican Committee, Fayette Lodge No. 69 A.F. & A. M. in Ellington, a 32nd Degree Mason, and a member of the Rockville Elks. He was a volunteer tutor for Vernon Reads, and a volunteer at Hockanum Valley Community Council. Richard loved animals. He is survived by several cousins. Friends may call at the Ladd-Turkington & Carmon Funeral Home, 551 Talcottville Road (Route 83), Vernon on Wednesday, January 29th from 10 – 11 a.m. followed by a brief memorial service beginning at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Grove Hill Cemetery, Rockville. For online condolences and guest book, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com