Mark A. Leventhal

Mark Alan Leventhal of Orange, CT passed away suddenly at home on the morning of June 13, 2025. He was born in New Haven on November 20, 1946. He was the beloved husband of Marlene (Mindy Friedland) Leventhal and father to Jason Leventhal (Melissa), and Seth Leventhal (Margaret Furman MD). He adored, an was adored by, his grandchildren Jamie Leventhal, Jack Leventhal and William Leventhal. He will be deeply missed by his brother- and sister-in-law Frank and Paula Panzarella. He was predeceased by his parents Jack and Ann Leventhal and his three sisters. Mark was a Vietnam veteran and an employee of the US Post Office, where he was a union steward until his retirement. Previously to working for the post office, he taught criminal justice at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN, and at the University of Minnesota – Duluth. He was a phenomenal bowler and won many trophies. At age 42 he started losing his sight, and never let it get him down. He continued to bowl and many times came close to, but never made, that 300 game. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of music from the fifties, sixties and seventies, a good sense of humor, and leaves many friends behind. Gravesite services will be held on Sunday, June 15, 10 a.m. at the Independent Vilner Memorial Park, 5 Gerald Street, East Haven, CT. Services and Shiva will be held Sunday, June 15 th thru Thursday, June 19 th from 7PM to 8:30PM. Donations in his name can be made to Southern CT Hebrew Academy, 261 Derby Avenue,