James Levey Obituary
He was born on December 4, 1946 in Brooklyn, NY. He joined the New York City Police Department in 1968 and retired as a Lieutenant, serving in the Emergency Service Unit. After retiring from the force, he continued his career working alongside bomb-sniffing dogs Elvin, Remi, Sally, and Buck.
Lt. Levey was a drummer in The Pipes and Drums of the Emerald Society of the NYPD and The Pipes and Drums of the Jersey Shore Shillelagh bands. Growing up in Rockaway Beach, NY, he was an avid surfer, beach bum, reader, and lover of road trips. He enjoyed cold beers and a little Jameson now and again.
Lt. Levey is survived by his wife of 43 years, Margaret Mary Levey; his children Mark & Alice Knudson, Ryan & Darren Halli-Levey, Kristen & Nick Christian, and Jimmy & Ashley Levey; his siblings Bob & Margie Levey, Meg & Tom McGonigal, John & Barbara Levey, and Mary Alice & Donald Doherty.
Above all, he whole-heartedly loved his six grandchildren Parker, Conor, James, Shane, Ollie, and Brooke.
Visitation will be on Thursday, March 2 from 4pm – 8pm at Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 S. Holmdel Road, Holmdel, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, March 3 at 10:15am at the Church of Saint Leo the Great, 50 Hurleys Lane, Lincroft, NJ.
To share a favorite memory or send a message of condolence, please visit Lt. Levey's page of tributes at wwww.holmdelfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Jay's favorite charity, The Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
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Eileen Betz
March 9, 2023
My deep sympathy to Margaret, Chrissy and Jimmy. May your loved one rest in peace. Sorry for this sad news that I just heard today.
God bless you all during this difficult time. Much love,
Kelly Fagan
March 3, 2023
To my dear friend,Jay,you will be so verry missed,will always remember your sweet smile and kind heart,you will forever be in my heart,love kelly and kevin fagan,xo
McLiverty
February 27, 2023
Mr. Levey, You were always with a smile, warm and welcoming. From the days surfing the waves in Belle Harbor, to clearing the dance floor at Scotts wedding, you were the best.
Rest In Peace, Love Richard, Helen, Scott and Keith McLiverty
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Debbie Carroll
February 27, 2023
My condolences to Jay´s family, he certainly was a wonderful man and good friend to my deceased husband, Tommy Carroll, and myself. He will be missed.....
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