Funeral Details

My dear friend and blood brother, gone way too early. Will miss your earthly presence but wishing you peace from the illness that took you from us.

Brad Fujii

I remember Vic inviting me to Chicago to escape the wildfires just a few months ago, and how funny he was insisting that he would feed me well! I am so devastated you have lost your best friend and am here to comfort and support you in any way I can.

Elise Knepper

Oh Polly, my heart is breaking. I am so sorry. I am glad you were able to be by the side of your beshert. Yours is a true love story that I am thankful to have witnessed. Thank you for bringing Vic into our lives. He was a true mensch. I loved him and I love you so much. ❤️

Susan Rosen

I am so blessed to to have known Vic..He was the smartest most supportive friend and when he married my friend Polly I was so excited. We had so much fun, my fondest memory was when he hauled his BBQ grill to our house to compete in our grill master competition. He won, as he was quite the chef extraordinaire. I am saddened by his passing but feel so blessed to have had him in my life. Polly -iI am here for you however and whenever you need it. Hugs to all the other family members on your loss well.

Rita Dawson

I met Vic and Polly when I moved to Glenview 5 years ago. Vic was my first friend. Vic has a special gift to see that something was unwell in my soul at the time. Our friendship was healing metaphorically and in his actions. The most telling memory of his character was when he showed up for me. Twice his year, I was very ill and couldn’t take my 6 year old to the bus stop and had no medicine. I didn’t know what to do- I reached out to Vic. He returned my text immediately, showed up with Willow to take my son to our shared bus stop, asked me about my symptoms, selflessly returned quickly with medicine and fluids. Not just this though, he followed up with me throughout the day and continuing days.

This is one of many exceptional and selfless ways Vic showed up in my life. Always support, kindness, selflessness, and honesty.

I will miss most the expression on his face when he would ask ‘How are You doing?’ It was intentional and I knew I could tell him anything. He would return wise words with kindness and zero judgment.

I hope to carry on his legacy by treating others with the same wholesome acceptance love and tolerance that he always showed me and my son.

Thank you for everything Vic. Xxoo

Jennifer Bowen

Truly Vic was one of the most wonderful and exceptional men I have ever met in my life.

After him, they broke the mold.

He will be massively missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Michael Pakter

I met Vic and Polly when I moved to Glenview 5 years ago. Vic was my first friend. Vic has a special gift to see that something was unwell in my soul at the time. Our friendship was healing metaphorically and in his actions. The most telling memory of his character was when he showed up for me. Twice his year, I was very ill and couldn’t take my 6 year old to the bus stop and had no medicine. I didn’t know what to do- I reached out to Vic. He returned my text immediately, showed up with Willow to take my son to our shared bus stop, asked me about my symptoms, selflessly returned quickly with medicine and fluids. Not just this though, he followed up with me throughout the day and continuing days.

This is one of many exceptional and selfless ways Vic showed up in my life. Always support, kindness, selflessness, and honesty.

I will miss most the expression on his face when he would ask ‘How are You doing?’ It was intentional and I knew I could tell him anything. He would return wise words with kindness and zero judgment.

I hope to carry on his legacy by treating others with the same wholesome acceptance love and tolerance that he always showed me and my son.

Thank you for everything Vic. Xxoo

Jennifer Bowen

May his memory be a blessing. The best biology lab partner there ever was. We had such fun together performing lab experiements. together. He was so much smarter (and funnier) than I. And I was sad when he went off second semester to Israel. We lost
touch over the years but I've never forgot about him. What a mensch.

Sending love to all his family during this very sad time.

Beth Silverstein

Vic was a true mensch, always offering a helping hand. The first time I met him, he invited me to use his office space when I was first working from home. He had just met me and didn't even know me at that point. He was a good man who did good things. Gone too soon, but his energy, intention, and example will live on in all of us whose lives he touched.

Steven Weiss

It’s is hard to believe this ball of fire is gone. I spent many holidays and events at the Levinson/Harvey house and Vic made me feel like I was “family”. We never got to have our homemade gefilte fish contest, but something tells me Vic would be the winner. Vic was big and strong on the
outside and gentle and kind on the inside. Vic will be missed and I will do whatever I can to help Linda process the grief of losing her dear brother.

Francine Allen

I’m truly sorry to hear about Vic’s passing away. He was genuinely a wonderful person, and it meant a lot to know he thought fondly of us. I know he loved me. I’m heartbroken too, but I’m grateful he’s now at peace and free from ALL the pain. My thoughts are with his close family, you and everyone who loved him during this difficult time.
Om shanti shanti shanti 🙏🙏🙏

Tejas K Soni

The year we met Vic, he was full of character and Happy going guy As I watched his interactions with the beautiful girls, I can say amazing Dad. Sorry you all have to experience this departure but for sure Heaven has a angel that is needed, and I'm sure he will watch over you all. Polly, Destiny, Willow be strong for your Vic. Sending God's Comfort and Peace that everything will be ok, he will never be forgotten.

The Hutchinson-Wilson Family

Jeannette Hutchinson

I loved getting to spend time with Vic. In a world of people asking "How are you?" as a more of a pleasantry, Vic really wanted to know. He deeply cared about the people in his orbit and deeply loved my friend, Polly. And I got to see how deeply he loved Destiny and Willow when I met them on their recent family trip to Los Angeles. Vic was larger than life and he will be so missed. Sending my love to Polly, Destiny, Willow and to the rest of Vic's family.

Jennifer Celotta

To Victor’s family,
Victor was one of the nicest, thoughtful and gracious people I know. His presence will be missed but it will always be remembered. Jane

Jane Grad

Working with Victor for four years was one of the best things that I have done in my life. He gave me the chance to be alive again by giving me this job(Prime Telecommunication) after quitting my 27 years coaching job(due to physical aches-surgeries). I learned about his business and got to know him. He’s nothing but a great great human being with a huge heart He learned sign language and he was so easy to communicate with. I will be forever grateful for everything he has done for me. He will be very very sorely missed.

Kathy Nitch

I am so very sorry. I still remember the vegan spaghetti you gave me and how much we all loved having Destiny in class. Thank you for your influence on Destiny and Willow. You will be missed.

Jeneane Pence

May your memory be a blessing.
RIP

Alan Leavitt

Vic became a dear and respected friend through our mutual involvement in TAG and technology business endeavors. We shared many personal stories, family history, love for God, strong faith and love for our families and friends. I couldn't help but have a strong love and comradery with my friend Vic. My wife, Pamela, and I were planning to visit Israel and Vic graciously invited us to visit with his family and offered to show us the unseen sites and history of Israel and the Jewish state. He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered.

I pray for his family and ask God to grant them peace, comfort and strength as they grieve, remember and celebrate Vic's life and many accomplishments. There are givers and takers in this world and Vic was absolutely a giver!

His Friend,
Bill Parker
Parker Data and Voice, LLC

Bill Parker

Vic Levinson - Epilogue

My best friend, Vic Levinson, was laid to rest this past week. An aggressive form of cancer took him away from us much sooner
than was expected. His family knew it would be a tough battle. Vic gave it all he had while he could. Cancer has no mind or reasoning. It only has one purpose, and that purpose was lying in wait inside of Vic’s body. There was a plan for Vic to beat the odds, but alas that plan was short-circuited by cancer itself in short order.

I learned over the course of our friendship just what a special person Vic was beyond our one-on-one relationship. Dictionary.com defines a “mensch” as “a decent, upright, mature, and responsible person.” Other meanings would include a person of integrity, doing the right thing. Helping others in a selfless way. All of these descriptions fit Vic. So much so that if you were able to attend his funeral in Skokie, you would see mourners overflowing, stretching into the lobby to pay their respects to this mensch and his family. As one who was honored to eulogize Vic, I would look up from the podium as I spoke to see the “standing room only” crowd paying their respects. Somehow, I was not intimidated by this sight even though public speaking is not my thing. But it was evidence that what I was saying represented not just my personal friendship with Vic but that of many, many others who were fortunate to know Vic, if only for a short time. Quality, not quantity was a hallmark if you knew Vic. Unless he was pressed for time due to a work, family or religious obligation, he’d always squeeze in time for you. Even if it was for 15 minutes.

Vic was flown straightaway from the funeral home in Skokie to Israel, where he wanted to rest for eternity. The procession accompanying Vic to his gravesite seemed to stretch a block long, the sunny weather seemingly at odds with the solemn occasion. A couple of weeks earlier, Vic’s three grown daughters and a son and their families flew in at the drop of a hat to say their farewells to Vic while he was able to stage a brief “rally” to interact with them. Another son had traveled just a few weeks earlier to help Vic recover from his first brain tumor surgery when we thought the cure was right on the doorstep. My pride in and admiration for their love of their father will never leave me. Half a world back in the States, his wife and foster daughters mourn with the loving support of family and friends.

I intend to one day visit Israel to see where Vic’s physical body rests and to see his children and grandchildren again. Until then, I can only take comfort in knowing that Vic has joined his parents, grandparents and others he loved who have passed on from their Earthly presence. Rest in Peace, my friend.

Brad Fujii