Obituary of Mary Z. LeVine

Mary (Mickey) Zakim LeVine, age 97 of Albany died on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at her residence. Born in Paterson, NJ, Mickey was a graduate of Paterson State Teachers College where she received her bachelor’s of science degree in elementary education. She had been an Albany resident since 1965. Mickey was the principle administrative assistant to the commissioner of information services for the NYS Dept of Mental Hygiene for many years. She and her late husband Harry enjoyed many wonderful years spending their winters in Maui, Hawaii and later south Florida. Mickey was an avid shopper and will be remembered with fondness by QVC and Zappo Shoes. She was the loving wife of 55 years to Harris (Harry) LeVine until his passing in 2014. She is survived by her devoted children, Marna (Bruce) Atkin of Guilderland, NY and Richard (Lenora) LeVine of Marston Mills, Cape Cod. Grandmother of Vivian and Celeste LeVine. She also leaves a special niece, Marcy Adler of Glen Rock, New Jersey. Mickey was predeceased by 2 sisters, Julia Adler and Esther Zarrow as well as a brother, Sam Zakim. Services at the Temple Israel Cemetery, Western Avenue, Guilderland, NY on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 12 noon. Following the service of interment, friends are respectfully invited to call at the Heritage Village Social Center, Route 155 in Guilderland, NY. Those wishing to remember Mickey in a special way may make a memorial contribution to a charity of your choice.The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Nancy Rodriguez, Kristie White, Susie Singh and Ashanti Vargas. We couldn’t have done it without you.