Robert Levy

ROBERT JAMES LEVY, age 77, beloved husband for 55 years of Dianne (nee Leibling); loving father of Robert Jr. and Catherine Levy (husband John Cernelich); devoted grandfather of Alexandra; cherished son of the late James and Mary (nee Vodnansky); dearest brother-in-law of Elaine and Kenneth Hawk; treasured uncle of Kenneth and Theresa Hawk, Kristina and Gregory Nemeth, Michael and Robert Adams; dear brother of Frances Levy and the late Eleanor Moyers.

Bob was born in Cleveland in 1937 and raised in Garfield Heights. He was a 1955 graduate of Benedictine, followed by John Carroll University. Bob and his wife Dianne married in 1959. They were residents for 25 years of Mentor and parishioners of St. Mary’s of the Assumption in Mentor. Previously, they were 24-year residents of Lyndhurst where they raised their son Robert Jr. and their daughter Catherine. For 36 years he was employed by Ohio Bell Telephone rising from lineman to engineering manager before retiring in 1991. Bob loved good coffee and seafood, working in his yard, listening to classical music, model railroading, and sharing the company of good friends. He enjoyed traveling, especially trips to Europe and Canada after retirement. A self-taught and gifted handyman, he was never too busy to help out a family member or neighbor. He possessed great curiosity often stimulated by travel experiences and new challenging technology. He treasured most the simple pleasures of time spent at home and with family. Bob had a fantastic sense of humor and a way about him to make one smile and share in his joy of life. He will be remembered for his kindness, generosity and endless caring, which touched the lives of his family, friends and acquaintances in ways that will keep him in our hearts and lives forever.

Contributions may be made in Bob’s memory to St. Mary of the Assumption Endowment Fund, 8560 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH 44060.

Mass of Christian Burial Monday, February 2, 2015 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church at 10 AM. Burial following at All Souls Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Bob at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON ROAD (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91) SUNDAY 1-5 PM.