Morris J. Levin, 83

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. – Morris J. Levin died on March 28 in Del Ray Beach, Florida. He was the beloved husband of Roberta (Abedon) Levin, to whom he had been married for 57 years. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the devoted son of the late Benjamin and Rose (Wolk) Levin. 

He lived in Narragansett, Rhode Island, having previously lived in Chevy Chase, Md.

He was the loving father of Carl Levin and his wife, Brenda, of Narragansett, R.I., Bari Levin and her husband, Massi, of Costa Rica, and Sean Levin and his wife, Susan, of Chestnut Ridge, N.Y. Cherished grandfather of Eliecer, Gabriella, Rebecca, Benjamin and Alina.

He was a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, received his law degree from The Boston University School of Law, and his Masters of Law from Harvard University Law School. He served in the Counter Intelligence Corps of the United States Army, and was awarded the National Defense Service and the Good Conduct medals. He was counsel for the United States Department of Justice and the U.S. Postal Service. He also served as staff counsel for Senator John O. Pastore (R.I.), and was counsel for the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce during the hearings on the Civil Rights Act of 1964. He was a lobbyist before the United States Congress and an author of the Newspaper Preservation Act of 1970. He was also a speechwriter for Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey. In addition to his work as a lobbyist, he was a trial and appellate attorney. His clients included newspapers, trucking companies, railroads, airlines, and the State of Israel.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33407-2270.