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MICHAEL LEVY Obituary

LEVY--Michael David, August 22, 1934 - May 12, 2025. Michael was born in Jersey City, raised in Fort Lee, graduated from Fort Lee High School, then on to Dartmouth College. Captain in the Air Force, a navigator, followed by a long, successful career running Levy's Sporting Goods, a third-generation business, in West New York, NJ. Beloved husband of Gail, cherished father to Lauren, Meredith and Rachel, honored step-father to Steven, dearest brother to Janet, loving grandfather and great- grandfather to his growing family. Papa, the "Boss" - he leaves a legacy and will be greatly missed.

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Published by New York Times on May 18, 2025.

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Mike DeRuiter

May 25, 2025

Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. Sincerely, Mike & Virginia DeRuiter
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