LEVINE, David Levine, 97 years of age, of Colchester, died peacefully in his sleep at home on Monday, March 15, 2010 . Born in Duryea, PA, he was the son of the late Hyman and Ida (Myerowitz) Levine. He attended Boston University. David was self employed for many years in the poultry business and later became the Kosher Food Inspector for the State of Connecticut. Many years ago, David was involved in Colchester local politics and he served as mayor of Colchester.. He was a member and past president of Congregation Ahavath Achim in Colchester. He was also a member of the Knights of Phythias. He leaves his wife, Lucile (Lubchansky) Levine; two daughters, Arlene Tulacro and her husband James of Darien, and Honore Poch and her husband Richard of West Chester, PA; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 11:00 AM in the Sanctuary of Congregation Ahavath Achim, 84 Lebanon Ave., Colchester with Rabbi Kenneth Alter officiating. Interment will follow in Congregation Ahavath Achim Cemetery, Colchester. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Ahavath Achim or to the CT Chapter of the Alzheimers Association, 279 New Britain Ave., Suite 5, Kensington 06037. Arrangements are entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford. For further information, directions, or to share memories of David with his family, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com.