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GERALD D. LETWIN

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Sol Levinson & Bros - Pikesville

8900 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, Maryland

GERALD LETWIN Obituary

GERALD DAVID LETWIN
On April 8, 2013, Gerald David Letwin, a distinguished civil rights attorney; devoted brother of Rosalie Brutman; adored uncle of Len and Ross Brutman; also survived by dearest friends Marcia Bove, Sam and Jeannie Teitelman. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane on Tuesday, April 9, at 2 pm. Interment Anshe Emunah Aitz Chaim Cemetery, 3901 Washington Blvd. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to The V Foundation for Cancer Research 106 Towerview Court Cary, NC 27513. Shiva will be held at the Brutman's residence.sollevinson.com

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Published by The Washington Post from Apr. 9 to Apr. 10, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for GERALD LETWIN

14 Entries

Karen Kaplowitz

April 3, 2019

In 2021,it will be 50 years since we graduated from the University of Chicago Law School where we studied the new Civil Rights Act of 1964 which created the EEOC. It is great that Jerry's life work was with the EEOC. He was such a trooper in the face of his illness and dealt with it with such energy and dignity. He was a good friend. RIP Jerry. Love, Karen

May 6, 2013

Jerry, my husband and I grew up together in Brooklyn. I have known Jerry and his family over 60 years. He was a child filled with decency, sincerity and integrity. He was gifted with a deep intelligence and wisdom. All of those traits remained with him throughout his life and all of us who knew him were luckier for having had him in our lives. He will be missed. Teri Litman

Judith Mears

May 3, 2013

Jerry was a Law School classmate of mine, and a friend. Though I haven't seen him for many years, I remember his sweet smile, his gentle manner, and his emotional and intellectual intelligence. He demonstrated great perseverance, faithfulness and courage throughout his career and in his long struggle with cancer. We are richer for having known Jerry. Judy Mears

Marilyn Urwitz

April 22, 2013

I worked with Gerry for a couple of years in the late 70's at EEOC's Appellate Section, and saw him only a few times thereafter. Nevertheless, his sweet and cheerful disposition, and his deep intelligence and commitment to justice, have always been, and will always be, with me. I am terribly sorry to hear of his illness and passing. May his dear ones be comforted by the knowledge that his character and good deeds live on in many hearts.

Don Livingston

April 16, 2013

I miss Jerry Letwin. But, I see his smile, and I hear his laughter. He enriched our lives, and we have been the better for it.

JENNIFER VASQUEZ

April 15, 2013

MR LETWIN WAS SUCH A PLEASANT PERSON. NEVER ONCE DID HE COMPLAIN WHEN HE CAME TO GET TREATS AT OUR OFFICE. ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE. HE WILL DEFIANTLY BE MISSED!!!

Karen Kaplowitz

April 15, 2013

Jerry was the same in law school 40 years ago as last week: decent, gentle, committed, uncomplaining and hardworking. It was wonderful that he continued to work at the EEOC until December 2012, working from home. Our classmates from the University of Chicago Law School class of 1971 remember him with fondness and respect. Karen Kaplowitz

Sheldon Laskin

April 14, 2013

I didn't know Gerry as well as I would have liked. He was among the most decent, gentle souls I have encountered. He fought an incredibly long battle with cancer, surviving as long as he did seemingly solely on the force of his will to live. He will be missed.

Jody Marten

April 13, 2013

I was so sorry to hear about Gerry's passing--I worked at EEOC years ago and always found him to be one of the nicest, generous and friendliest persons to be with in various settings social or work----Jody Marten

VELMA A COLEMAN

April 12, 2013

Sorry to hear of his passing. He was one of my former Supervisors @ EEOC.

Carol Glace

April 12, 2013

Jerry was one of the most kindhearted and sincere people I have ever met. I will never forget him. With deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

Debra Millenson

April 11, 2013

Gerry was a person of such integrity and optimism. He was one of the first people I met in Washington, DC and one of the finest.

Susan Reilly

April 10, 2013

I share Ms. Louis' feelings. I worked with Gerry at EEOC in the 80's and 90's. He was smart, funny, helpful, and, in the end, so courageous. You have my deepest sympathies.

Susan Buckingham Reilly

Sophia Louis

April 9, 2013

Gerald was one of my favorite attorneys at EEOC, he was kind and caring. Although I haven't seen or spoke to him in many, many years I still remember his gentle spirit. I am Sorry for your loss.

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