Steven W. Levings

Steven W. Levings, 74, of Williston, VT, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025 after a long period of declining health. Born in Malden, MA to Willard and Barbara Levings, he lived most of his childhood in Wellesley, MA. He attended Governor's Academy in Byfield, MA and went on to graduate from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA.
After graduating from college, Steve lived in Washington, D.C. for a number of years. After completing further education in electronics, he moved to VT in 1980 to work for IBM at their chip manufacturing facility in Essex Junction. Known for his unconventional sleeping hours, he ultimately secured a position on 3rd shift (away from company politics and managers) serving as a diagnostic technician for the various steps involved in the semi-conductor fabrication process.
Before the Montreal Expos left town, Steve's love of baseball and food drew him north of the border on a regular basis, frequently for prolonged periods of time. He prided himself on knowing all of the buffet restaurants where tables covered with an endless supply of tasty concoctions could be had for just a few dollars.
He became a skilled cook himself, specializing in Thai cuisine and enjoyed spending days planning and preparing a multi-course meal for friends or family. Soon he broadened his scope by starting a private catering business (Gourmet Thai Cuisine), participating in the Burlington Food Festival in City Hall Park several years, and donating catered, private dinners back in the days of Vermont ETV auctions.
Besides cooking and spectator sports, Steve also enjoyed traveling throughout the country to a wide variety of music festivals and stock car racing events, as well as swinging a golf club or two with friends.
Having never been a fan of extreme cold, in recent years Steve had set his sights on moving down to the eastern coast of Florida, in hopes of owning a single level home in a planned community near a golf course.
Unfortunately his health prevented this dream from becoming reality.
Steve is survived by his sister, Betsy Grimes and her husband Dennis, his nieces, Sara and Heather, and nephew, Christopher, as well as their children, Lily, William and Nora. He was predeceased by his parents and brother, Douglas Levings.
Private services will be held in the spring. Please visit awrfh.com to share your memories and condolences.