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Levine -- Irving Levine, 84, died Sunday, August 1, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Peg Gerard; three children, Matthew, Michael, and Elena Levine; two step-children, Sheila Mints and David McHaffey; and four grandchildren, Daniel Mints, Jack,Gem and Roxanne McHaffey. Born in New York City in 1914, he became an architect, landscape architect, and professor at Pratt Institute. During WWII he drove a truck over the Burma road and edited two army newspapers. He felt his greatest accomplishment was the three books of poetry he wrote and published called Of Continuum, Vol. I, II, III. Upon retirement he moved with his wife to Albuquerque and devoted his time to exploring the Southwest, refining old manuscripts for publication, taking classes at Bear Canyon Senior Center and playing the folk fiddle. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, August 3, in New York City. There will be a Celebration of his Life in Albuquerque as soon as arrangements have been made. Donations in his name may be made to the National Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst, Mass. 01002.
        Published on: Wed August 04, 1999