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Jay Levine Obituary
Levine, Jay Arnold was born in New York, New York in 1932. He earned his Bachelor's and Master's degree at Columbia University, and his doctorate in English Literature at Johns Hopkins University. Before coming to the University of Illinois at Chicago, Professor Levine taught English literature at the University of Chicago, the University of California at Berkeley, University of Rochester and Cornell. A scholar of 18th century British literature, he was Chair of the English Department at UIC, and served as Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences from 1985 to 1995. Dr. Levine is survived by his loving daughter Julia H. Levine, brother Neal Levine, sister Harriet "Sandy" (the late Murray) Miller, close friend Bob Hiebert and former spouse, Karen L. Levine, dear uncle of many. Memorial Service Sunday, February 28, 2010 2:30 p.m. At TEMPLE SHOLOM OF CHICAGO, 3480 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 833 W. Washington, Chicago, IL 60607-2327. For information, LAKESHORE JEWISH FUNERALS, Gregory J. Lindeman, Director, 773-435-1558. 
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Memories and Condolences
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October 15, 2010
Though I never met Mr. Levine, I do know how well his daughter spoke of him. My condolences go out to Julia and the rest of her family on this loss. I am sorry for being late in this.. I just now found out.
~Osso Bucco
May 1, 2010
Jay and I were best friends in high school. I remember those days with great fondness and am deeply sorry at his passing. My sincere condolences to his entire family, his associates and friends. Jack J. Friedman - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Michael Alexander
March 2, 2010
My condolences to all the members of Jay Levine's family for their loss. As dean he displayed a deep knowledge of the units in his college, yet avoided micro-management. I remember his generous help to me over the years when I was on the UIC faculty.
Stephen Carlson
March 1, 2010
Jay was one of our "next door" neighbors in Dearborn Park, where he and we moved 30 years ago. I believe I last saw him about 2 or 3 years ago. He always expressed interest in our children. I have learned from reading about him now that his academic specialty is one of my interests and we shared other interests as well. I guess that just shows that sometimes you don't know your own neighbors well enough. He was, however, a very gentle man in the neighborhood. I am sorry that he has passed away.
March 1, 2010
Sincerest condolences. Dr. Soloway.
Kathy Tecza
February 28, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Julia and the family on your loss. I worked with Jay as his assistant when he was Dean of LAS, and I am grateful that I had many years to support him in his dedication to the college. I will always remember with affection his concern for staff under his leadership. He was a kind man in many quiet ways and I was truly fortunate to have known him.
Renato Barahona
February 27, 2010
My profoundest condolences to Julia and the entire Levine family. I worked with Jay in the Dean's office at UIC for three years, and will always remember that time fondly. Renato Barahona
February 27, 2010
My condolences to the family. Death is so diffcult no mater what the circumstances are and it is hard to lose a father. May you continue to find hope and comfort through prayer confident that God hears you.
John Huntington
February 27, 2010
I knew Jay for over forty-five years, from my first semester in graduate school in 1962 when I took a course from him that I still recall as a model to just a few years ago when we would chat in the South Loop. I send my deep sympathy to Julia and the family for their loss.
Judith Gardiner
February 26, 2010
My condolences to his family, and especially to his beloved daughter Julia. I knew Jay at Berkeley and for many years at UIC, and he was a forceful presence. -- Judith Kegan Gardiner
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