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Levy -- Joy C. August 23, 1924 – May 20, 2015. Born in Galveston TX., married to sociologist Marion J. Levy, Jr., also born in Galveston. Died peacefully in her home in Princeton NJ. Joy was a mathematician, art historian, and a tireless scholar and breeder of the Komondor, a rare and ancient livestock guard dog from Hungary. In gratitude for arranging the delivery of parvovirus vaccine to Hungary during an epidemic, Joy received the Hungarian Kennel Club Gold Medal Master Breeders award for "saving the breed in Hungary." She is survived by 3 children: Dore J. Levy of Providence RI, Noah R. Levy of Whitehouse Station NJ, and Amos M. Levy of New York City; and 7 grandchildren. A gathering at her home will be arranged in the fall. Please contact one of the children or MASKC.org for information. Contributions in her memory should be sent to the Middle Atlantic State Komondor Club Rescue Fund, care of M.A.S.K.C., Inc., 10 Lafayette Avenue, Voorhees, NJ 08043.
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Maxine Weinstein
July 30, 2020
Every day I have moments with Joy in the kitchen. She was the source of the one-handed pepper grinder, the two-egg pot, the locking food tong, and the advice that you could always correct the seasoning with a squeeze of lemon, a teaspoon of sugar, or Worcestershire sauce.
Judith Ireland
March 31, 2020
So sad to hear of Joy's passing. She was instrumental in our finding our Komondor as well as providing us with valuable information over the years. We are forever grateful. Condolences to her daughter Dore.
Bara and Dore June 2016
Dore Levy
August 25, 2016
To all of you who have sent such wonderful remembrances and wishes, Joy's family thanks you from the bottom of our hearts. It was a madcap ride in many ways, but never dull. It has been a privilege to have the chance to meet you all thanks to my paretns, and I hope we will always be in touch, at least in spirit.
Franz Kaiser
July 12, 2016
A wonderful person to be around. Warm, smart, and personable, I will always cherish the conversations we had. Until we meet again,
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Pamela Webster
July 12, 2016
She was an accomplished graduate of Wellesley College as well. She represented the best of our alumnae -- an accomplished, enthusiastic trained mind and a life of service..
Andres Mata Isorio
November 9, 2015
During my undergraduate days at Princeton, Joy Cohen Levy provided me with evening meals and comfort and motherly life advise My deepest condolences to Doer and her son Noah
It was a rare delight to have known Joy and the entire entourage who lived with and lived her Z'lL from an old friend who can stay remember great moments of hospitality and kindness from a liost and gentler world
Anne Pacsu Wieland
October 15, 2015
Our nearest neighbor in my childhood, Joy was a dear friend and an angel to my mother in her later years. We will miss visiting with her this fall. Our deepest sympathy to her children and grandchildren
Gene and Angie Racz
October 4, 2015
Joy welcomed us into the Komondor Club and helped us rescue our three dogs. Every visit to her home was like visiting family and her dedication to the breed was profound. She understood the dogs and worked to be sure that these strong animals got the right homes and right breeding. She was truly welcoming, gracious and very generous in letting us use her grooming room with Cindy Adametz. She was a wonderful soul. We're so sorry to hear of her passing. Our condolences to her beautiful family.
Dawn Varga Albert
August 7, 2015
I am very sad to hear of the passing of Joy. I also have wonderful memories of going there on weekends and was always treated like family. Thank you for the greattimes and mmemories. RIP Joy and God bless your family and friends. Until we meet again❤
Darlene Varga-Breitzman
August 5, 2015
Growing up with THE LEVY's I hold fond memories. I spent weekends at the house as "Aunt Joy" would give me inside math tricks &"Uncle Marion" would let me help him clean the BIG SNAKES CAGE.Our 1st Komondor Juhasz was bred with their precious Duna.Great memories of many dog shows together with my Mom Emma & Father Bill.Marion loved to take me to walk Duna @ The University or The Hun School.. Everyone commented about THE MOP DOG..40 years later Joy &I still kept in contact & chatted regularly laughing that I now have 2 mini dachshunds..Both AMAZING PEOPLE made such an impact on my life.Dore~Amos & Noah I am TRULY SORRY~Rest In Peace Joy..Until we meet again
Joy and Marion with the G Litter
Maxine Weinstein
August 5, 2015
Joy took care of rescue dogs -- and people. She had a great heart that reached out and embraced us all.
Adrienne Freyer
August 5, 2015
The Komondor world has lost one of its true champions. Joy & Marion did so much to protect & preserve the breed like few other. Joy's desire to educate people about Komondors led to several wonderful books. Alan & I send our thoughts & prayers to Dore & the rest of Joy's family.
Bob Willcockson
August 5, 2015
Working with Joy made me a better person.
Franz Kaiser
August 5, 2015
To one of the kindest and sharing individuals I will ever know. Rest In Peace.., until we meet again!
Maike Stenull
August 5, 2015
Joy was truly larger than life, and we see it as a privilege to have known her and Marion. She was a fascinating individual, and probably one of the most interesting people we have ever met. Oh, the stories... Rest in peace, Joy.
August 5, 2015
My condolences to Joy Levy's family. Although I did not know her well, I followed her contributions through my husband, Bill Varga and his daughter, Darlene Varga Breitzman. Her devotion to the Kommondore breed was total and sincere. She will be missed by many.
Carol Gray
August 5, 2015
Joy was a great help to us when we had concerns about our Komondors. She was always there for us. May she rest in peace.
Gena Hegelman
August 5, 2015
Thank you Joy for your spirit, strength & knowledge. Your were an inspiration and though I did not know you well we were of like mind on so many wavelengths it seemed as if we'd known each other forever. I have been missing you since I moved down south and will always be missing you, as will so many others.Rest in peace amidst dreams of corded wonders.
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