Bernard Levine

DATELINE: CRANSTON

Levine, Bernard, 92, died Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Steere House in Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara (Ress) Levine for 59 years.  Born in Providence, a son of the late Leo and Bella (Rappaport) Levine, he was a longtime resident of Cranston.  He was the Sr. Vice President and General Manager for the former Monet Jewelry Co. for 20 years, retiring in 1983.  Bernard was a Korean Conflict Army veteran, serving in Germany.  He was a member of Temple Beth-El and a former member and Vice President of Temple Torat Yisrael.  He was also a member of the Overseas Lodge Masons, and former member of the Palestine Shrine.

Devoted father of Shari Levine of Cranston and the late Ronnee Levine.  Dear brother of the late Marvin Levine, Irving Levine, Florence Mallet, and Dorothy Meierowitz. He is also survived by his granddog, Juno.

Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Canine Assistants, 3160 Francis Rd., Milton, GA 30004 or www.canineassistants.org or your favorite charity. The family will observe Shiva via Zoom on Sunday, January 10th
from 7-8 PM. For login information please contact: info@temple-beth-el.org.

23 Comments

  1. Debbie Roberts
    Jan 9, 2021

    Dear Shari,
    Deepest condolences upon the loss of your Dad. May his memory be a blessing.
    Sincerely,
    Debbie

  2. Karen Barone
    Jan 9, 2021

    Shari, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. May he Rest In Peace.

  3. Laurie Connors
    Jan 9, 2021

    I am truly sorry for your loss Shari. Every time I chatted with your Dad he always made me smile. Keeping you, Juno and family in my heart and prayers.

  4. Paula and Larry Meyerson
    Jan 9, 2021

    Dear Shari
    Our sincere sympathy to you on your loss. Your Dad was a sincere and kind gentleman. It was always a pleasure to be with him and will miss our phone calls. This past summer Larry had the pleasure of bringing two jelly donuts to the visit at Steere House.
    Sincerely,
    Paula and Larry

  5. Robert Jacquard
    Jan 9, 2021

    Shari, I am very sorry for your loss. Mr. Levine was a gentlemen.

  6. Suzanne Glucksman
    Jan 9, 2021

    Dear Shari,
    My heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the loss of your beloved dad. He was very special to so many of us.
    Suzanne Glucksman and family

  7. Frank Garelick
    Jan 9, 2021

    Thinking of you at this time. I always enjoyed talking with Bernie.
    He will be missed.
    Frank (Sophie’s son)

  8. Susan Rice
    Jan 9, 2021

    Shari,
    So very sorry to hear of your dads passing. My thoughts are with you.

  9. HAGOP HAGOPIAN
    Jan 9, 2021

    Shari i am so sorry for DAD he was a like father for me too and werry special person his m emory alwais be with me

  10. Erin and Guy
    Jan 10, 2021

    Shari,
    We are so so saddened to hear about the loss of your Dad. Please keep your favorite memories close and hug Juno an extra lot. We are thinking of you.

  11. Colleen R
    Jan 10, 2021

    Shari, I am so sorry for your loss. We are all thinking of you.
    Give Juno a pat for us as well.

  12. Beverly Paris
    Jan 10, 2021

    Dear Shari, My deepest condolences on the loss of your dad. He was a real gentleman and I enjoyed the years of good times with him and your mom.
    I just picked up the obituaries and was saddened to read his name. May his memory be a blessing.
    Love, Bev

  13. Donna, Brian & Dena
    Jan 10, 2021

    Shari:

    We were so sorry to hear about your father. He was a very kind man. Our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

    Donna. Brian & Dena

  14. Patrick Lachut
    Jan 10, 2021

    Dear Shari and Juno
    My deepest sympathy to you and Juno. Bernie was a special man and it was a pleasure knowing him. You will be in my prayers.
    Love, Patrick

  15. Jim Tobak
    Jan 10, 2021

    Dear Shari,

    Several years ago I had the great privilege of helping your mother and father out on a legal matter. To my great joy, the usual attorney client relationship quickly evolved into friendship, an enduring friendship. Over the years I always enjoyed seeing and speaking with your parents, and of course Jill and I relished seeing you and your father (you, too, Juno) at your beautiful home. Inevitably in my conversations with your parents, your name came up (this was well before I knew you) and it was always abundantly clear how much they cherished you. In all ways, you are a tribute to them and their love for you. Jill and I mourn with you in your father’s death; we know that he will be greatly missed by you and by the entire TBE community.

    In sadness, with love,

    Jim & Jill

  16. Lois Torman
    Jan 10, 2021

    Dear Shari,

    I am so sorry for your loss and mine. Bernie was a gentle..man, always caring and considerate of others. I will cherish the memories of the wonderful times we shared (along with your mother)on our “antique” trips. Fun adventures. He was one of a kind. My sincere sympathy.

    Lois Torman

  17. Stanley Horovitz
    Jan 11, 2021

    Dear Shari;
    My condolence on your loss. Your Dad was my friend for many years and I admired him and I was fortunate to know him.

    Stan

  18. Beverly Paris
    Jan 11, 2021

    Shari, give Juno a hug for me. I am sure he misses his Papa.
    Again I am sorry to miss a good friend.
    Condolences to you and the entire Levine Family.
    Love, Bev

  19. Olivia Capobianco
    Jan 11, 2021

    Oh Shari, I am so sorry for the loss of you dad. He was truly a remarkable man, one that many will remember forever. To say he will be missed by many would be an understatement. He will be missed by ALL. Shari, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May Bernie rest in the sweetest, most comforting peace.

  20. JAMES GALKIN
    Jan 16, 2021

    It WAS MY PLEASURE TO HAVE MET THE LEVINE FAMILY WHEN I WAS PRESIDENT OF TEMPLE TORAT YISRAEL IN CRANSTON. BOTH YOUR PARENTS WERE ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE TEMPLE AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR MANY YEARS. BERNIE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE WHEN WE WOULD MEET AND OUR FRIENDSHIP DEVELOPED OVER MANY YEARS. LATER WHEN WE BOTH FOUND OURSELVES MEMBERS OF TEMPLE BETH EL, THE SMILE WAS STILL THERE!
    A FEW MONTHS AGO, I MADE IT MY BUSINESS TO VISIT BERNIE AT STEERE HOUSE AND WE SAT OUTSIDE FOR A FEW HOURS, JUST REMINISCING AND CATCHING UP.
    ALWAYS A GENTLEMAN AND A GENTLE MAN.
    MAY BERNIE REST IN PERFECT PEACE!
    JIM GALKIN

  21. Janis meierowitz
    Jan 16, 2021

    Shari, Your dad was like a brother to Paul, he will be missed.
    Janis &Paul

  22. joe Scanlan
    Jan 18, 2021

    Dear Shari,
    I worked at Monet as Controller reporting to your dad
    I was truly saddened to hear of his passing. I will keep him and you
    And all the family in my prayers.
    Very truly yours, Joe

  23. Dear Shari,
    We both worked at Monet in the 70′s and 80′s with your dad and have fond memories of him. We are so sorry to hear of his death and will keep you both in our prayers.
    Sincerely,
    Marilyn and Michael Caplin

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