BORN

1939

DIED

2017

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Mackey Funerals and Cremations at Century Drive

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Greenville, South Carolina

Arnold Levitt Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 16, 2017.

Arnold Benjamin Levitt, 77, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Greenville Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Harry and Irene Levitt. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Bonnie (Schechtman) Levitt; his son, Eric (Carmen) Levitt and was preceded in death by son, Hal Levitt; five grandsons, Jason and Joseph Levitt,, Ethan and Austin Levitt; two granddaughters, Grace Levitt and Kayla Caudle and sister, Sylvia Madanick.



Arnold graduated from Erasmus High School in Brooklyn, NY and attended City College of New York. He was a successful accountant and chief financial officer for numerous apparel firms in Manhattan for more than 40 years. He served his country as an army reservist and was honorably discharged. A devoted family man and loyal friend, Arnold was incredibly generous and loved a good laugh. He was fond of telling funny stories to family and friends and displayed kindness to all people that he met.



A Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 6:00 -8:00 p.m. at The Mackey Mortuary, 311 Century Drive, Greenville, SC 29607.



A Graveside service will be held Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Beth Israel Cemetery located in Graceland Cemetery West, 4814 White Horse Rd, Greenville, SC 29611 at 10:00 A.M.



In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions may be made to either St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. #142, Memphis, TN 38148 or Meals on Wheels Greenville, 15 Oregon Street, Greenville, SC 29608.



** The family respectfully requests visitors refrain from posting obituary information to any Media site ** ~

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March 18, 2017

Lynda & Jerry Sams

Bonnie and Eric....our love and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time...we will always cherish our memories with Arnie, may he Rest In Peace...

March 18, 2017

Cindy Elmore

Bonnie,

I am so sorry to hear about Arnie. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!

March 17, 2017

Kathy Millard

Dearest Bonnie. I am so so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this very sad time. Love and prayers. Kathy Millard. xxx

March 17, 2017

Bonnie,

I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Shirley Ward

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