Richard David Levy

April 24, 2019

Obituary

Richard David Levy, of Boca Raton, passed away on April 24, 2019. 

Richard was the loving husband of the late Beatrice “Beasley” Levy, and their cherished daughter Jo Ann “Jo Jo” Levy, and his beloved parents, Robert (Doc) and Ruth Levy.  

Adored father of Mark (Jo Ann) Levy, Daniel (Susan) Levy, and Allison (Jack) Sacks.  Beloved brother of Happy (Davida) Levy. Grandpa Dick will be deeply missed by his most cherished grandchildren Brian (Whitney) Levy, Andrea (Adam) Goldman, Evan (Fallon) Levy, Adam (Timea) Levy, Sam (Carolina) Levy, Alyssa (Eric Andalman) Levy, Ruth Sacks, Hilary Sacks, A.J. Sacks, and great-grandchildren Mason, Bryce, Decker, and Zander. 

Richard was born March 14, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Cornell University where he met his wife Beatrice.  Richard and Beatrice moved to Miami Beach in 1967 to continue his career in Real Estate Development where he later became Chairman of the Board of Oriole Homes Corp.  Richard had a passion for Jewish Education and was involved with Hebrew High School in North Miami Beach and served as President of Donna Klein Jewish Academy in Boca Raton, Florida.  Richard was known for his collection and love of Judaica Art. 

Richard’s greatest happiness, pride, and love were spending time with his family. 

Funeral Service

Graveside ceremony held:

Mount Nebo Cemetery
Miami, Florida
33126

Sunday, April 28, 2019, @ 2:00 pm

Memorial Contributions

Donna Klein Jewish Academy
9701 Donna Klein Blvd.
Boca Raton, FL 33428

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
3201 West Commercial Blvd. #237
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309