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HAROLD LEVY Obituary
65, died November 27, 2018 of ALS. Brilliant, modest, and kind, a true mensch and mentor. Innovative New York City Schools Chancellor from 2000-2002, Executive Director of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation from 2014 until his illness forced him to step down earlier this year. At JKCF, he changed the conversation around education equity, focusing on the challenges of low income students. He was honored by New York City in June of 2018, with the naming of his former middle school, IS 52 in Inwood, as the Harold O. Levy School. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Pat Sapinsley, daughter, Hannah and son, Noah. There will be no funeral but a memorial will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Harold O. Levy School 52 at https://www.fundforpublicschools.org/harold-levy-donation/ or MacAngels, an organization that helps ALS families https://macangels.org/donate/
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Norda
November 30, 2018
Rest in peace Harold!
William Heyman
November 30, 2018
In another life, 25 years ago, I spent a lot of time with Harold, as my counsel at Salomon Brothers. I valued his wisdom and sense of humor, at a time when I needed both. I am deeply saddened to see him pass.
PETER CHESTER
November 30, 2018
Sincerest Condolences a true exemplar of wisdom; good sense; kindness and compassion.
Dr Peter A Chester
Bishop Viviane Thomas-Breitfeld
November 30, 2018
My deepest sympathy to his wife, children, and friends. I Romberg him as a wonderful person and classmate. Blessings and Peace
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November 29, 2018
To his friends and family, my deepest condolence. May our god of love bring great comfort. To all. Mathews 5:4
November 29, 2018
Please accept my sincere condolences for the precious loss of Harold.
May the God of Abraham comfort all, and may he give to each, peace and hope for the future.
Ilana Judah
November 29, 2018
Dear Pat, Hannah and Noah,
I am so sorry for the loss of this wonderful man. What an example he has been for all the good that a person can do in the world to make it a better place - tikkun olam. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Love Ilana
Alex Wilson
November 29, 2018
Harold was a remarkable man who will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with you Pat, Hannah, and Noah. -Alex
John Schnitker
November 29, 2018
Harold was a good friend during our first year at Cornell Law and will always be remembered by me for his humor and positive spirit. Just a wonderful person all round.
November 29, 2018
Be in Peace
Barbara
November 29, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a great man, he will be missed.
Aileen Leventon
November 28, 2018
Harold was a friend during that treacherous first year at Cornell Law School in 1974-75. We were sad when he told us he would be going to Oxford the following year and would not graduate with us in the Class of '77. But the sadness of a 23 year old is nothing compared to how we now feel our great loss.
HIs life did so much good for both those who knew him personally and those who benefitted from his contributions to education and bridging economic inequity.
He was a mensch, a wit, and a visionary. His memory is a blessing.
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