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Mortimer Leavitt
August 4th, 1921 - March 27th, 2013
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Mortimer "Mort" Leavitt Mr. Leavitt, 91, of Charlotte, NC died Wednesday, March 27, 2013. A native of New York City and a lifelong Yankees fan, he was an executive with R.H. Macy for over 35 years. Mort was the beloved son of the late Saul and Sadie Gordon Leavitt and was a WW II veteran. In addition to his parents Mr. Leavitt was preceded in death by his wife of fifty one years, Eleanor. Survivors include his children, Gordon Leavitt and wife, Ellen Eagle of Glen Ridge, NJ, Sharon Leavitt and husband, Douglas Wait of Chapel Hill, NC and Robin Leavitt of Charlotte, NC and his granddaughters, Rebecca and Elizabeth Wait. Graveside service for Mr. Leavitt will be held 3:00 PM Friday, March 29, 2013, in the Hebrew Cemetery, 1801 Statesville Ave., Charlotte, NC. Shiva will be observed on Saturday evening March 30, 2013 at 7:00 PM at Temple Beth El. Memorials may be made to the Charity of the Donor's choice.
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At Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service, nestled in the historic heart of Dilworth, we have provided families in the Charlotte area with customizable memorial services for many years. Our services are crafted to honor your loved ones in ways that are both deeply meaningful and healing. Our rich history began in 1946 when Irvin W. Hankins and James B. Whittington took the reins of the Crouch Funeral Home. The growth of our service and the community's support led to our move in March 1963 to the current location—once St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, built in 1930. Our chapel, a cherished historic landmark within the storied Dilworth neighborhood, is renowned for being the only funeral home in Charlotte graced with its own chapel, echoing with decades of history and serenity....
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