Cynthia Levin, 87

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA – Cynthia (Katz) Levin passed away on the evening of Nov. 1, 2024, at her home in West Palm Beach. She was the beloved wife of the late Milton Levin, with whom she shared 50 wonderful years of marriage.

Born on Aug. 19, 1937, in Everett, Massachusetts, Cynthia was the daughter of Celia “Chippy” Katz and Dr. Harold Katz. She resided in Chelsea, Massachusetts, until her marriage to Milton in 1961. They moved to Providence.

Cynthia earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Massachusetts – Amherst in 1959, followed by a Masters of Counseling from Rhode Island College in 1981.

She was an active member of the community throughout her life, serving as a volunteer at The Miriam Hospital, in Providence; an intern at Woonsocket Family Health & Services; a counselor to women at Planned Parenthood and a member of the congregation at Temple Emanu-El, in Providence.

Above all else, Cynthia was devoted to her children, her husband and her friends. Her joys in life revolved around spending time with others and experiencing what life had to offer. Some of her most cherished hobbies included traveling, wine tasting, book club, playing mahjong and entertaining her family and friends by hosting holiday parties and Shabbat dinners.

In addition to her companion of 12 years, Norman Gessman, Cynthia is survived by her children, Miriam Sirota (Michael), Michael Levin (Katie) and Heather Paskin (David); her grandchildren, Zachary Sirota (Alexandra), Samuel Sirota, Rena Levin, Noah Levin, Dalia Paskin, Ayelet “Yelli” Paskin and Naomi “Nomi” Paskin; and her great-granddaughter, Ava Sirota. She was the grandmother of the late Liat Paskin. She was also the sister of Ann (and the late Joseph) Teitelbaum and the late Claire (and the late Paul) Pincus.

Donations may be made to Temple Emanu-El.