Drew Halevy

HALEVY - Drew Philip passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 2, 2014. He was born to Steven and Patty Halevy on December 3, 1964 in Glen Cove, Long Island, New York. He graduated from Paul D. Schreiber High School in Port Washington (1983), received a BA in Political Science from University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1988), an MA in Government from LeHigh University (1991), and Teaching Certification from the University of Arkansas (1992). He was at the time of his passing working on an MA in Education through Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. He will be remembered by the many students whose lives he touched as a superb teacher, embodying all the qualities that truly enliven a classroom a deep love for and knowledge of his subject matter, a wry sense of humor coupled with great intelligence, and an ability to draw the very best work out of his students with kindness and patience. Drew's other passions included antique and muscle cars, family genealogy, world history, and travel. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy Reserves. Drew was preceded in death by his father, Steven, his mother, Patty, and his brother, Ross. He leaves behind his loving wife Dianna, his son Max, and mother-in-law, Barbara, of Celina, TX. He is also survived by his brother, Barry, his sister-in-law, Sally, his nieces, Eden and Sarah, and his nephew, Matthew, of Davidson, NC; his sister, Perri, his brother-in-law, Mickey, his nephew, Eli, and his niece, Alex, of Ithaca, NY; his sister, Robin, and his nephew, David, of Big Pine Key, FL, and Ithaca, NY, respectively; his aunt, Mary, of Commack, NY; his cousin, Alan, and Alan's wife, Joan, and their son, Jordan, of Commack, NY; his cousin, Samantha, and Samantha's husband, Michael, of Rockville Center, NY; his cousin, Nancy, and Nancy's husband, Kostis, of Long Island, NY; and his cousin, Philip, and Philip's wife, Lynn, of Baltimore, MD. Beyond relatives, Drew leaves an extended community of friends, neighbors, colleagues, and past and present students all of them lucky enough to have been witness to his kindness, dedication and generous spirit. Drew's exuberant love of life changed everyone who knew him. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Franziska Racker Centers, c/o Perri LoPinto, 3226 Wilkins Road, Ithaca, NY 14850. Gifts can also be made online through the website: http://www.rackercenters.org. A Funeral /Memorial will be held April 11, 2015 at St. John's of Lattingtown Episcopal Church, 325 Lattingtown Road, Locust Valley, Long Island, NY, from 2:00-3:00 p.m.