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Gary Levitt Obituary
LANCASTER -- Gary S. Levitt, 72, passed away at 9:07 am, March 20, 2022 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.
He was born January 25, 1950 in Brooklyn, NY, to Meyer "Mike" and Mildred R. "Mickey" (Eaton) Levitt who preceded him in death. On February 9, 1974 he married Frances Scrofani who survives in Lancaster, OH.
Gary was a retired Postmaster for USPS. He was a member of Temple Beth Israel-Shaare Zedek. Gary was a US Army Veteran. a lifetime member of the Lima Noon Optimist Club, a member of the Delphos Kiwanis Club, member and past president of Delphos Rotary and Chamber of Commerce. He was founder of the Museum of Postal History, Delphos and vice president of the National Association of Postmasters of the US. He was a master mason of Hope Lodge 214 F & AM and 32nd degree mason, order of the Scottish Rite.
Survivors include: a Son, Gregory J. (Rebecca) Levitt of Canal Winchester; a Daughter, Sara J. Levitt of Blacklick; 3 Grandchildren - Jeremy, Willow, and Cecilia.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday, April 8, at CHILES-LAMAN FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES SHAWNEE CHAPEL. Hope Lodge Masonic services will be held at 7:30 pm Friday. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, April 9, with Rabbi Jonathan Jackson officiating. Military honors will be conducted by VFW Post 1275 and the US Army. The family asks that masks be worn for visitation and services.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Temple Beth Israel-Shaare Zedek, Shriners Hospital, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary Levitt
Frank Pirozzi
March 16, 2025
Dear Gary it's hard to believe that it's been three years since you joined my two sons. I think about you each day and include you in my morning pray. Miss you
Frank
Frank Pirozzi
March 17, 2023
Gary I miss you. You always made me smile . I pray that you are with my two sons Frankie and Vinny. Love you
Frank Pirozzi your old Army buddy
Victor Arnett
April 3, 2022
I remember when Gary came to Lima, working the night shift with me at the Lima Post Office. He was frequently my helper and I enjoyed the stories he told about New York. I am VERY SORRY to hear of his passing.
Joel Oster
April 1, 2022
Fran-
Gary was a dear longtime friend and we are all very sorry for your loss. He was always inspirational, encouraging and interjected a touch humor whenever possible.
I will always keep a special pleace in my heart for the both of you.
Frank Pirozzi
March 30, 2022
Dear Fran I was a good friend of Gary who met while we were in the army at Fort Knox back in 1971. Lord he was just a great person to have as a friend. I loved his annual letters and recall when you and he came to visit me in Cooper City Florida. Losing someone like Gary is very difficult as I well know as I lost both my sons. I believe that Gary is with my sons Frankie and Vincent and having a beautiful time . May God give you strength during this difficult time.
Frank Pirozzi
Bobbie Brenneman
March 25, 2022
Fran, so sorry to hear this. He will be miss by a lot of people. Hugs and prayers to you and your family.
Jim & Carla Kilpatrick
March 24, 2022
Fran, Greg and Sarah, so sorry to hear of Gary´s passing. He was a great friend to mom and dad and a friend to anyone he met. He was a wonderful man. We will be keeping you in our prayers.
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