Howard D. Levinson

April 1st, 2024

My sincere condolences… Howard and I had a long association through Paragon Flying Club where he introduced me to the club planes the first time. We flew to the Oshkosh fly in in his C-421 once or twice too. When we were both board members at Paragon I got to know him and of course his lovely bride Harriett very well. Howard was one of the most vigorous people I’ve ever met and I am not surprised he lived to 100. I’m more surprised he didn’t see 110. After I became a CFI at Windy City Flyers, Howard even allowed me to give him simulator instruction occasionally to keep him moving forward. When I first met Howard I had a new private pilot’s license. I eventually got to fly as a professional, and never forgot Howard’s ease in his own airplane, and his common-sense rule of never wearing shorts or inappropriate shoes in an aircraft live with me to this day.

~Jim Allenfort
~Friend, Student,, Long Grove, IL

March 27th, 2024

Howard was a great cousin. More like an uncle to me. He will be sorely missed.

~Fletcher Oakes
~cousin, Richmond

March 27th, 2024

We had the honor of meeting Mr. Levinson several times at Karen’s house. He was such a lovely person who made a big impression on everyone he met. Deepest sympathies to all of his family and friends. May your wonderful memories bring you peace.

~Sue and Barry Godsey
~friends, GRAYSLAKE,IL

March 27th, 2024

Hello family, please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of Mr Levinson. Back in the ‘80’s and ‘90’s I was on the line crew at Palwaukee Airport. Mr Levinson was a kind, decent man, and I remember him well. May his memory be for an eternal blessing.

~Joseph Scianna
~Associate, Wauconda , IL

March 27th, 2024

We shared the war torn skies together as combat pilots flying B-24 Liberators.
Blue skies and tail winds forever

~ALVIN GOODMAN JR
~Friend, LakeBluff,Ill

March 26th, 2024

What an amazing Man … he will surely be missed by so many family and friends. It was an honor to be his friend over the last 20 years … RIP Howard… the Angels are getting a wonderful instructor 🙏

~Larry LaCoste
~Friend, Glenview Illinois

March 26th, 2024

Howard was a special member of our Honor Flight Chicago family. While we were able to honor him as a war hero through HFC, he honored us with his humility, his bravery, and his service. I send my condolences to the Levinson Family and Helene. All who knew Howard were blessed.
Cyndi Greenglass

~Cyndi Greenglass
~Friend, Chicago

March 26th, 2024

My father Irv Oppenheim
used to fly with Howard out of Palwaukee
Airport

~Randi Berger
~, Northbrook

March 26th, 2024

HIS WONDERFUL 100TH BIRTHDAY

~Gail & Gary Rudd
~DEAR FRIENDS, Wilmette