David Leventhal

LEVENTHAL--David, born in Brooklyn, NY, on October 16, 1918, died peacefully in Manhattan on December 25, 2007 at 89. Beloved and revered husband of Elizabeth and Barbara (deceased), kindred spirit of brother Harold (deceased), devoted father of Robert (Janet) Leventhal of Charlottesville, VA, loving grandfather of Chelsea and Alethea Leventhal and wonderful step-grandfather to Miran (James) Perkins of Arlington, VA. A 1939 graduate of Syracuse University, an Army Air Force flight instructor during WWII and a pilot for TWA after the war, a businessman and an intelligently selective investor. He is also survived by his daughter Susan Rome of Boston, MA, son John Leventhal of Boulder, CO, and grandsons Justin and Matthew Rome. He loved his family, to travel, and to laugh, host and entertain. He will be deeply missed by all of those who he touched with his warmth, sense of humor and generosity, among them his mother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, and most especially his housekeeper of 30 years, Martha Spada, who loved and respected him, and was part of his extended family. Funeral services will be held Friday, 11am, at Frank E. Campbell, 1078 Madison Ave at 81st St. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Jewish Home for the Aged, 120 West 106 St, NY, NY 10025.