Obituary of Orest Lewinter

Orest Lewinter, 67 of Albany, NY died Wednesday morning, October 24, 2012 at his residence. Born in Ukraine, Mr. Lewinter was a graduate of SUNY Albany where he earned his masters degree in meteorology. He had been employed for many years as an environmental analyst for New York State in Albany and was retired. Orest had been a musician for Science of Mind for many years, was a member of the New Growth Fellowship. and performed concerts at many local nursing homes playing the piano. He was an avid skier, photographer and bicyclist and also had a passion for gardening and camping. Orest is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Barbara Goldman Lewinter.Devoted father of Keith Lewinter (Loida) of Watervliet, NY and Sharon Gleiberman (Owen) of NYC. Cherished brother of Mimi Werner (Gary) of Hurleyville, NY. Adored grandfather of Joseph and Maxwell Lewinter and Lily and Sadie Gleiberman. Uncle of Aaron Werner (Cori) and Clara Dougherty (Colin). Services at the Levine Memorial Chapel, 649 Washington Avenue Albany on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 1:00pm. Interment will follow in the Workmen's Circle Cemetery in Guilderland, NY.Those wishing to remember Orest in a special way may make a memorial contribution to Science of Mind, 315 Washington Avenue, Floor 1, Albany, NY 12206.