Ira was an incredibly loving man who dedicated his life to his wife and family. He enjoyed listening to 1960s rock and roll, doing yard work, reading extremely long history books, completing puzzles, and rooting for the New York Rangers and Giants.

Ira was genuine, loyal, upbeat, and quick-witted, and especially enjoyedbeing with his grandchildren. The highlight of his life was being with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Marcia; his children, David Levinson and his wife, Abby; Debbie and her husband, Dr. Marc Menkowitz; and his cherished grandchildren, Max, Cooper, Harper, Eli, and Remi. Ira is also survived by his brother, Carl Levinson and his wife, Fran; and his sister-in-law, Hilary, and her husband, Paul Feinberg.

A funeral service was held at Bemheim Apter Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel in Livingston with a burial at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery in Iselin. To share a message of condolence go to www.bemheimapterkreitzman.com.