HARRY LEVINE
September 22, 1924 - July 18, 2013
Harry Levine passed away suddenly at home
on July 18, 2013 at the age of 88.
He is lovingly remembered by his
daughters, Ricki Jacobson (Gary) and Kathy
Levine (Rick Green), and his grandsons,
Dan Adams-Jacobson (Stephanie) and Noah
Jacobson (Kristin Szuminsky), as well as
his sister, Marjorie Levine. He was
predeceased by his parents, Leah and
Israel Levine, and his brother, Joseph
Levine.
Harry was born on September 22, 1924 in
Winnipeg, where he lived most of his life.
He showed an early aptitude for music, and
playing piano became his lifelong passion
and livelihood. He started playing piano
professionally in the late 1940s with a
variety of orchestras at dance halls and
hotels in Winnipeg. He had his own band at
the dance hall at Winnipeg Beach in the
late 1940s/early 1950s. He played at many
popular venues in the city throughout the
years, including the Hollow Mug dinner
theater, where he worked until his
retirement.
In recent years, he entertained at a
variety of retirement residences in the
summer months and continued to play at
home, which was a source of delight to
many of his neighbours.
His funeral took place at the Shaarey
Zedek Cemetery on July 21, 2013. Thanks to
Cantor Tracy Kasner Greaves for a
beautiful eulogy and service. If desired,
donations in Harry's memory can be made to
a charity of one's choice.
As
published in Winnipeg Free Press on
September 07, 2013
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