Eileen Nora Jean Levine

Eileen Nora Jean Levine passed away suddenly on January 6, 2013 in Gilbert, Arizona. Born in Orange, California to Raymond and Flora (nee Vitale) McCabe, she arrived on July 10, 1966. She married the love of her life, her one true perfect partner, Alan Levine on November 28, 1987 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Together they spent 25 years adoring each other. Adam and Zachary, their sons, truly held Eileen’s world. She was so proud of them, and would always be there to support them in whatever decisions they made. They were the center of her universe and her complete pride and joy. Her family came first, and she held on to that loyalty every day of her life.

Lighting up a room as she walked in came naturally to Eileen. She beyond a doubt had a vibrant, cheerful life force that you couldn’t help but love. Joking around was common for her, putting a smile on people’s faces brought joy to her. Going somewhere new meant leaving with a new friend. To Eileen there weren’t any strangers, only friends she hadn’t met yet. Loyalty did not stop at her family, once you became a friend, there wasn’t anything she wouldn’t do for you. You never had to wonder where you stood with Eileen, because she was not afraid to speak her mind. Selfless and steadfast, Eileen was the friend that everyone counted on. Proud of her Irish heritage, she was a radiant redhead.

Not afraid to tackle anything, Eileen threw herself into any new encounter, worked diligently until she excelled at it. An expert in the kitchen, any dish she made was from scratch. No recipe proved to be too difficult, and if it didn’t turn out perfect it was thrown out, and attempted again until it was perfect. Strong political views and letting people know where she stood were commonplace for Eileen. If your views differed from hers, she would be accepting of that fact, all the while letting you know where she stood. Bella and Archibald, her dogs, held a special place in her heart, they were by her side always.

Eileen and Alan had a marriage most only dream to share. They were fortunate to be able to spend time traveling the world, as Eileen was a travel agent, and visiting foreign lands was a passion of hers. Their excursions led to many adventures in Alaska, Europe, Italy, and Tuscany to name a few. An outing to the Trevi Fountain in Rome was one of Eileen’s favorite trips. She looked forward to her return visit. Technological savvy was something that Eileen learned from Alan. They also shared a love of Sci-Fi, so for their 20th Anniversary, they had vow renewal in Las Vegas, with a Star Trek theme. Most recently Eileen and Alan took a cruise for their 25th wedding anniversary, for over a month the sailed the seas, porting in Hawaii, Fiji, New Zealand, and Australia. Sharing secrets, loving unconditionally, conquering fears, Eileen and Alan did it all together. They were able to retire young and completely live the dream life, soaking up each other’s love, Spending every night cuddling, resting her head on Alan’s chest until she fell asleep. Together, Eileen and Alan didn’t always agree or get along; but they always worked it out, and knew it would last.

Eileen always said she was going to arrive to heaven’s gate sliding in with a cigarette in one hand and a martini in the other, exclaiming “WHAT A RIDE!!!”. We bet St. Peter smiled as he watched her coming.

Eileen is survived by her adoring husband Alan, her sons Adam and Zachary, mother Flora McCabe, brother Gregory McCabe, sister Stephanie Walker, and cousin Trina Keys. She is preceded in death by her father, Raymond McCabe. A visitation will be held on Monday, January 14, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., with a funeral service immediately following at Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funeral Care 400 South Power Road Mesa, Arizona 85206 (480) 830-4422. The family asks that memories of Eileen be shared on their website at www.MariposaGardens.com.