David Levine
LEVINE: David Levine, originally from Pittsburgh, tragically died with his beloved wife, Tania, in a house fire on Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at the age of 55. Loving husband of the late Tania Levine for 30 years; caring father of Julian and Monica Levine; beloved son of Patty and Stanley Levine, brother of Susie Gross (Donald), Hank Levine (Jill), and Betsy Levine-Brown (Marc). David grew up on Marbury Road in Churchill where he enjoyed playing street hockey and every imaginable sport with his siblings and neighbors. A music lover, David played the guitar, and had recently taken it up again. David showed an early interest in nature and animals, especially reptiles. Spending his summers at Kamp Kewanee in Pennsylvania and Camp Walden in Canada with his siblings, he was known as a fun-loving prankster. He graduated from Churchill High School in 1979, and then attended the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1983 from the Wharton School of Business. Subsequently, David lived in Philadelphia, where he met the love of his life, Tania. After college, David worked as an options trader and market maker at the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, eventually starting and serving as president of his own firm, DL Securities, Ltd. Always a risk taker with a sharp and analytic mind, David successfully traded options for 29 years. In 2013, David reinvented himself as owner and operator of ComForCare Senior Services Care with his wife, Tania. David led the company’s marketing, sales and business strategy, and was named one of the Huffington Post’s “50 Post-50 Boomers,” individuals who reinvented themselves after the age of 50. David was a devoted husband and father who loved to spend time traveling with his family. Together, David and Tania shared an appreciation for fine and exotic foods, wines and cooking. Always an interested conversationalist, David was the rare kind of person who consistently asked others about themselves, and intently listened to the answers. He enjoyed playing golf, and would never say no to a poker game with friends. He approached poker like everything else he did, with an analytic and studious mind. Always a lover of clever puns, David was quick witted and funny, and could be counted on for a play on words. All who knew and loved David are overcome with grief by the devastating and tragic loss. Shiva will be held at Temple Sinai, Pittsburgh, on Thursday, October 13, and Saturday, October 15, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Contributions may be made to Autism Speaks, Attn: Web Gift, 1060 State Road, 2nd FL., Princeton NJ 08540 or to Animal Rescue League Shelter and Wildlife Center, 6620 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA,
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