Virgil Levi
September 21, 1917 - December 13, 2013
Obituary
LEVI, Virgil A. of Saginaw, Michigan passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2013 at Covenant HealthCare - Harrison. He was 96 years old. Virgil A. Levi was born on September 21, 1917 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late James and Mary Levi. After Virgil graduated, he proudly served the Army Signal Corps and the United States Air Army Corps during World War II from September 23, 1941 until his honorable discharge on November 30, 1945. Later, he was the co-owner of the Levi-Spadafore Insurance Agency and later, co-owner of both the Raymond-Levi Insurance Agency and Sundquist Travel Agency. Virgil was a great fan of the University of Michigan and the Detroit Tigers, Lions and Red Wings. Further, Virgil was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Surviving are nieces: Jo Ann Gardner, Patricia Freeman, Mary Kay Vincent, Sally and Joseph Hale, Mary (Levi) and Joel Tessin and nephews: Alan Jan (and Sherry) Levi and James Levi. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Anita M. (Levi) Spadafore; and brothers: George A. Levi and Arthur C. Levi. Warmest thanks to the doctors and nurses at Covenant Healthcare - Harrison ICU and Dr. Brian Pope of South Carolina for their care, concern and expertise. FUNERAL: A Funeral Liturgy will take place on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1525 S. Washington Ave. 48601. Rev. Fr. David J. Jenuwine will officiate. Rite of Committal will take place in Forest Lawn Cemetery. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit at the church on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. Military honors will be conducted under the auspices of American Legion Post #439. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Holy Family Catholic Church or a charity of choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter (off State). Please share your thoughts and memories with Virgil's family at the church or online at www.deislerfuneralhome.com.
Events
There are no events for Virgil yet.
Photos
No photos of Virgil have been shared yet.
Memories
NB
Nancy Borchard
Other •
Virg and my dad--Wilbur Hoffman--were dear friends. He would often come into the store--Schaefer Hat Store---and visit and then he and dad would go to lunch together. They also went to many Tiger games together. The Tigers and U of M have lost a great fan!
Mom and I will miss visiting him. Such a kind man!
Sincerely,
Nancy (Hoffman) Borchard
TK
Tom Kirchhofer
Other •
Virgil was a fixture in South Saginaw. I well remember him coming to our home collecting for the insurance premiums as our "insurance man!" That was the way insurance was sold those days.
He was such a nattily dressed man always in a suit and tie with a hat to match. A man small in stature but large in presence!
He lived a long and impacted more people than he was ever aware of.
RIP Virgil.
KH
Kirk Hale
Other •
I remember the very first Tiger base ball game I attended. 1968 or 69, Uncle Virg took me down on a tour bus. Soda and hot dogs! I remember him waiting in line with me to purchase an official Major Leauge Baseball, he let me open the box and remove the sacred ball from the tissue paper, he then stood patiently in line while I attempted to get it autographed. I still have the ball, signed by Dick Mcaullif and Gates Brown. I think of him every year when spring training starts and will so for the rest of my life. He was a great man and wonderful person to be around. I am sure right now that the sun is shining, he is sitting in the stands and his Tigers always make the World Series. Our Love and Prayers for Mary Anne and the rest of the family. Kirk and Reggi. RIP Uncle Virg.