Jeff Levey, 85, died April 27, 2025. He was a beloved husband of 59 years to Sharon, loving father to Jan David (Ilana), Steven (Eliana), Neela (Eric) Rogoff, and grandfather to six – Erin, Samantha and Aiden Eisner; Leaf and Rebecca Levey; and Caleb Levey. Jeff is the son of Jean (Terman) and Cyril Levey. Jeff was born in Cleveland Heights as was his brother Lewis, with both growing up there and in South Amherst, where he graduated high school.
Jeff and Sharon were active members of Temple Emanu El for many years and residents of Beachwood for 50 years. He was a Mason and an avid photographer who loved cars and restored a Willys-Overland Jeepster which was his pride and joy. Jeff was the founder of AMRESCO, a partner in Deluxe Auto Leasing and other successful ventures. He was a Navy commander, a member of Phi Sig, a graduate of Ohio University and CWRU. His innovative and insightful personality will be missed by all who knew him.
Graveside services will be held on April 30 at 2pm. Interment will be in the Jewish War Veterans section of Mt. Olive Cemetery, 27855 Aurora Road, Solon, OH.
Contributions in memory of Jeffrey can be made to Jewish War Veterans Post 44, c/o Commander Larry Pollak, 6726 Wilson Mills Road, Gates Mills, OH 44040 or Forest City Masonic Lodge # 388 (www.forestcitylodge.com)
Arrangements were handled by Berkowitz Kumin Bookatz Memorial Chapel.
