Obituary of Florence Levine

Nassau, NY. Florence Levine passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, April 28th, 2010. She was born in 1923 in the Bronx, NY, daughter of the late Rose and Max Altshuler. After raising her family, Florence's love of learning led her to enroll in college. After much dedication and tireless effort, she earned Bachelors and Masters Degrees in the Humanities. Florence's love of animals and nature inspired her to be an advocate and activist for their cause. This compassion for animals lives on in her children and grandchildren. One of her favorite quotes was by the humanitarian, Albert Schweitzer - "My love creates in me an unrest which the world does not know, but from it I receive a blessing which the world cannot give". Florence was predeceased by her beloved husband, Arthur and her brother, Paul Altshuler. She is survived by her daughters Mona (William) Tracey, Nassau, NY, Laurie (Bee) Levine, Medford, MA, grandchildren Jennifer, Kara and Andrew Tracey and her beloved dog, Maxie. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to both the staff at the Van Rensselaer Manor, C-2, and Samaritan Hospital, 6th floor/Hospice as well as Dr. Ralph Carotenuto for their compassionate care of our mother. Friends and family are invited to a graveside service at the Independent Benevolent Cemetery, Fuller Rd, Guilderland, NY on Sunday, May 2nd, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Rensselaer County Community Hospice, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144, or Animal Lovers, PO Box 6426, Albany, NY 12206-0426.