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Joshua Levine Obituary
Los Angeles - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joshua Bradford Levine on May 26, 2019, in Los Angeles, CA, at age 47. He was born on August 13, 1971 in Hyde Park, NY, and lived there until adulthood. He subsequently lived in Boston, and then New York City until November of 2018 when he moved to Los Angeles.
He was a graduate of Regina Coeli School and Our Lady of Lourdes High School. He then attended the University of Rochester where he received a B.A. in English with a minor in Theater, and obtained his M.A. in English Education from Columbia University. He recently received Project Management Professional certification, an achievement which brought him great pride.
He was employed by Leidos Health as a senior consultant and worked in hospitals all over the United States and Canada.
Josh loved the theater, including Broadway, the West End, cabaret, and show tunes in every language. He loved going to the movies and was a true foodie who enjoyed cooking and trying new restaurants. He cherished books, read avidly, never stopped singing, and enjoyed frequent travels to his favorite places, including London, NYC, Disney parks, beaches, and theater festivals everywhere. He loved life, family and friends, worked hard, and was a success in everything he did.
He is survived by his life partner and soulmate, Ken Halpern, of Los Angeles, CA. He also leaves behind his loving parents Ronald and Jean Levine of Vero Beach, FL. Other bereaved family members include his brothers and sisters and their spouses: Ronald Levine (Alysa), Denver, CO; Michael Levine (Tricia), Hyde Park, NY; Steven Levine (Carol), Poughkeepsie, NY; Justin Levine (Jessica), Sudbury, MA; and Jeanne Marie (Joel) of Poughkeepsie, NY. Josh adored and was adored by his eight nieces, four nephews, two great-nieces, and a new nephew to be born on June 6, 2019.
Josh's relatives and friends are invited to a memorial service at The Grandview, 176 Rinaldi Boulevard in Poughkeepsie (a short walk from Metro North), on Monday, June 3. The family will receive visitors from 4:00-6:00pm, with the service at 6:00pm and full repast to follow. Please join us in remembering our beloved Josh.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the UR International Theatre Gift Fund in Memory of Joshua B. Levine '93 (c/o Betsy Henner, University of Rochester,
Office of Gift and Donor Records, 300 East River Road, Box 270032, Rochester, NY 14627, or online at www.sas.rochester.edu/giving.html), helping establish a memorial scholarship to fund graduates pursuing careers in the theater. Memorial donations may also be sent to AIDS Walk New York (ny.aidswalk.net/donate), a charitable event in which Josh participated many times.
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Evan Henschel
January 3, 2021
I am very sorry to learn of Josh’s passing. I hope time has brought peace to Josh’s partner, family, and friends. I knew Josh well when we were both in grad school at Columbia University. We both lived in the old Greystone Hotel on W 92nd St. in Manhattan with a bunch of other grad student colleagues. I knew Josh as a very generous, accepting, creative and kind man, and a good friend. And of course very funny; we laughed a lot in classes and at life. I know that he loved his family tremendously. I last talked to Josh more than 20 years ago, but remember him well. I am grateful to know that Josh passed with the love and support of his family and partner. I hope Josh’s memory will always be a blessing for you.
Evan Henschel
January 2, 2021
I am very sorry to learn of Josh’s passing. I hope time has brought peace to Josh’s partner, family, and friends. I knew Josh well when we were both in grad school at Columbia University. We both lived in the old Greystone Hotel on W 92nd St. in Manhattan with a bunch of other grad student colleagues. I knew Josh as a very generous, accepting, creative and kind man, and a good friend. And of course very funny; we laughed a lot in classes and at life. I know that he loved his family tremendously. I last talked to Josh more than 20 years ago, but remember him well. I am grateful to know that Josh passed with the love and support of his family and partner. I hope Josh’s memory will always be a blessing for you.
Jim Pereira
June 14, 2019
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Josh. I worked with him at MEDITECH. When he left we kept in contact and I will miss him. He was the most genuine person, one of a kind with a strong passion for life.
John Karlovich
June 13, 2019
Josh was my coworker and friend. We leaned on each other within our company sharing ideas and would seek each other's advice on several different issues - or sometimes just simple venting of similar frustrations with our work. I will miss his positive attitude, sympathetic ear, and especially what he called his "blunt NY way of saying things'.
I miss you, my friend. Rest in peace.
Matthew Masina
June 5, 2019
So sorry. I knew Josh almost all my life since singing with him in the Sound of Music in grade school, riding the bus and debating with him in high school, and then reconnecting and again debating on facebook. We were very different people but I hope he knew that he had an impact on my life. Rest in peace my friend.
Alison Miller
June 4, 2019
Josh became one of my very good friends at UR, both through shows we did together and through English classes we took together, sharing the same undergraduate major. Josh and I laughed so much, all the time. We kept in touch all these years after graduating, and he remained so funny and so compassionate, truly a good soul. My heart is broken at this news. He brought joy to so many people. I hope you know his legacy will live on, far beyond his mortal time here with us.
Arthur Lee
June 4, 2019
May you rest my friend
Arthur Lee
June 4, 2019
I'm going to miss you my friend, May you rest in peace. To his family you have my sincerest and deepest condolences.
Fabio Schirone
June 4, 2019
Rest in peace Josh. My deepest condolences to all his family and friends.
Liz Fleck
June 4, 2019
My deep condolences to Ken and the Levine family. Josh brought a special flair to the Our Lady of Lourdes H.S. class of 1989 through his smiles, humor, and desire to truly connect with classmates. He opened himself up to be friendly to all of us. It was refreshing and lovely. If I knew back they, that 30 years later, Josh would run Disney races in costume, find a loving partner, and enjoy his love of the arts and travel as much as he did, I would been thrilled for him. I am inspired by him for diving into life. I send my thoughts and prayers to all in the Hudson Valley and California. God bless all friends and family at this time.
Susan Boschen-Mensching
June 3, 2019
My heart with you Josh and your family. My memories are of you and Arnold's Robin. You were a child then but you always made us smile. I know you became an amazing and smart man. ❤❤❤
Marie McKune
June 3, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the entire Levine family & Ken. I pray you all find some solace in this tragic loss. I did not really know Josh but he sounds like someone I would have loved to know.
Sincerely...
Marie Sottile McKune
(Friend of the McCready 's.)
Kymberly
June 3, 2019
To all of Josh's family: I had the pleasure of meeting Josh for the first time at a MUSE conference, probably ten years ago. He and I were on the same team in one of those interactive workshops. He was fun, funny, vibrant and very smart! Several years later, I met him on a project through Leidos. The only change I noted was his dedication to life improvements with a rigorous weight loss and fitness goal. He managed to get a few of us to his gym, where we met his personal trainer who adored Josh. Josh shared his love of running at the Disney races, Disney everything, music and theater and had great restaurant recommendations. When working, it was always nose to the grindstone. He was always up to a challenge that involved learning something new. Josh will be missed in the consulting community. I hope his family finds peace in the wonderful memories.
Joe Barrett
June 3, 2019
So sad to hear of your passing, Josh. Love and prayers to you and your family.
Bobbi Wesche-Dunfee
June 3, 2019
This makes my heart hurt deeply. We shared years of consultant work together and I considered Josh a dear friend.
I so looked forward to working with him again, next time with his new PMP (certified Project Management Professional) credentials!
Rest in peace, dear Joshua. Rest in peace.
Stan Frangk
June 3, 2019
Always with a smile and great, positive attitude and outlook - my memory of Josh. Our condolences to Josh's partner, family and friends.
Maggie Whipkey
June 2, 2019
My heart is breaking for all of you. Josh was a brilliant and wonderful man. I enjoyed every minute that spent with him when he visited Vero Beach in March. His passion for the arts was quite evident as was his love and respect for family and friends.
RIP Josh and may you sing with the angels ❤
Heidi & Jay Comiskey
June 2, 2019
Sending prayers, comforting thoughts and love to the entire family and Ken for your loss.
Laura Stauderman
June 2, 2019
Josh was one of the first seniors I met as a freshman at OLL. We had drama club with Father Dibble together. He always made me laugh and was very kind to me. My condolences to the family. Laura Stauderman '92
Jerry Joyce
June 2, 2019
My codolences and prayers to Ron, Jean and the entire Levine family on the loss of Joshua. may the Lord give you comfort and healing in the coming days. RIP Joshua.
Lucille Ogden
June 2, 2019
Dear Jeannie and family,
Oh - I am so sorry to learn of Josh's passing. What a sweet person! I will miss his FB posts about his adventures, his thoughtful reflections about life, and his sense of humor. At OLL he was the same: always positive, loving, and so accepting of everyone. May you be comforted at this most difficult time by the support of your loved ones and your thousands of memories.
Thinking of you and sending hugs,
Lucille (Budd) Ogden
Alice Cerulli
June 1, 2019
Deepest sympathy to Ron, Jean and family. Have fond memories of him as a youngster. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Tom and Alice Cerulli
June 1, 2019
All our thoughts and sorrows go to yhe family, he will be missed.
Joe & Cyrene Brouthers
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