Larry Levine, well-known Vineyard businessman and the retired owner of Vineyard Dry Goods, died peacefully at his home in Henderson, Nev. on Wednesday, Feb. 7. . One of his most memorable sailing adventures landed him on the Island of Marthas Vineyard, a place he grew to love dearly. Robert Levine, co-founder of New Hampshire-based Cabletron Systems . In the summer of 1874, President Ulysses S. Grant arrived on Martha's Vineyard, parked his bags inside a gingerbread cottage on Ocean Avenue, and enjoyed a fireworks display from the roof. Martha's Vineyard has become the familiar site for interactions with Paul, meeting with him in his study where he wrote, read from his . You'll also want to make time for a swing though the gift shop; according to reviewers, the hand-knitted, alpaca fur-lined goods are well-made and cozy. 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Obama, Martha's Vineyard celebs silent on opening up island homes to April 1: Kate Wilson, 33 "I'll stick to Truro Vineyards as their atmosphere and wine is a million times better." more. As a mother arriving with a station wagon full of children from Illinois, almost no time was too late or cold for an immediate dip at Bend in the Road. He continued to do research as emeritus professor through 2004. Public opinion among neighbors and town residents has begun to heat up over the project. Obituaries | The Vineyard Gazette - Martha's Vineyard News Actress Emma Watson and brother Alex are launching a gin brand in the United Kingdom called Renais. He died doing what he loved. He is survived by his wife, Marie-Louise Rouff; his former wife, Ursula Goodenough; his children Greg Levine of El Cerrito, Calif., Jason Levine of Paris, France, and Mathea Morais of West Tisbury; his stepchildren, Emanuel Pastreich of Yeosu City, Korea, and Michael Pastreich of Chevy Chase, Md. Larry Levine, 84, retired owner of the Vineyard Dry Goods and Village Fair, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, in Henderson, Nev. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and son, Larry was born on the Vineyard on August 18, 1933, and grew up in Vineyard Haven. In the fall of 1975 Flip met Soo Whiting, and was introduced to Marthas Vineyard through Soo and her friends eyes. The obituaries, taken together, underscore just how rich and varied one life well-lived on Marthas Vineyard can be; they highlight what, at the end of someones life, their survivors considered the most important aspects of someones life were: walks in the woods, fishing with grandchildren, holding hands with a partner, making art, and the small kindnesses they showed each day. The Vineyard Gazette - Martha's Vineyard News | Dr. Robert (Bob) Levine, 84 Explore the history, culture and cuisine of the U.S. while cruising along the Mighty Mississippi. Bob had many hobbies, and was gifted at all of his pursuits in life. He always treasured the note that Professor Hawking sent back, respectfully letting him know that while he appreciated his note, he was in fact wrong! The plan also calls for a pool, a pool house, a gate house and a boat house. Feb. 19: Constance Shanor, 88, Edgartown and Chappaquiddick. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated member of the extended Blackwell family, Barbara spent every summer of her life enjoying the waves of Stonewall Beach and the waters of Nashaquitsa Pond on the Vineyard. Tristan B. McCarthy and Matthew W. McCarthy purchased 15 Sixteenth street south in Edgartown from Paulo Anastacio and Apryl Rae Anastacio for $650,000 on Oct. 15. The. He wrote science columns for the Marthas Vineyard Times and served on the West Tisbury Library planning committee for the construction of its present building. She began riding horses at Pond View Farm, and that started her lifelong love of animals. Robert R. Delay purchased 57 Norton Orchard Road in Edgartown from Roger B. Stewart Trs., Carol A. Stewart Trs., R&C Stewart Family Trust, and Carol Stewart Trs. If you were to ask her which [project] she remembered the most, it was meeting and working for Wernher Von Braun on the ballistic missile project. Barbara was a beautiful woman both inside and out, with a cheerful disposition. In his later life, he resided at Woodside Village in Oak Bluffs. Jan. 4:Benjamin Bentley Hubert, 97, Aquinnah. After graduation Judy began her administrative career as a secretary for MIT Lincoln Lab. Please email copy and photo if desired tonews@vineyardgazette.com. In 2009, he and his wife, the artist Marie-Louise Rouff, settled in West Tisbury. April 10: Barbara Ball Rivers, 90 She didnt have a college degree, but had mastered the art of love. Remarks on the passing of Robert Paul Levine - Circles and Squares He and his brothers grew up practicing striking swordfish with harpoons by throwing paper plates into the ocean and seeing who could pierce the middle. February 1, 2022. Mr. Levine bought the 80-acre property eight months ago for $15.5 million. Many of his friends and family remember the joy of drinking a rum and Coke, or a can of Tab, and eating potato chips on one his beloved sailboats and watching Carroll work his magic. Fran and Bob could often be seen walking from their home to town to enjoy an afternoon coffee and cookie, or at Eastville Beach, catching up on their reading. Rick always enjoyed being on the water; windsurfing was his passion. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Marthas Vineyard Cancer Support Group, P.O. Several of these models were homed in museums in Boston over the years. [Angela] had her own store, the Vermont Shop, for 18 years. He loved sailing, the Grateful Dead, and making jewelry and walking sticks. During her life, Martha walked a vibrant and colorful path. 7 East Chop LLC purchased 7 East Chop drive in Oak Bluffs from Allen W. Schofield Trs. Even if you won't be taking a spin on the carousel, you'll want to make a quick stop for the history alone, according to recent visitors. April 20: Sylvia Angevin Thompson, 89, Edgartown. The Inkwell, Martha's Vineyard (1890s- ) Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard, part of Massachusetts' Cape Cod Islands, is one of several historic African American summer resort communities along the Atlantic seaboard founded in the 1890s. By borlefborlef @ 2013-08-31 16:36:07. The conservation commission received a number of letters from area residents - all of them opposed to the project. "If this were proposed for a place where there were headstones and crosses, then there wouldn't be any question about not disturbing it. Robin will be remembered by her family and friends both on and off Island as a hard worker and an easygoing and friendly person. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he received a doctorate in plant science from the University of California, Los Angeles. July 4, 2020. Sir Evelyn and Lady de Rothschild's House on Martha's Vineyard Such sad news. His favorite days on the Vineyard were when his children and grandchildren were visiting. for $1,595,000 on Oct. 12. In 1951, he began his academic career as assistant professor of biology at Amherst College before moving to Harvard University in 1953, where he remained until his appointment in 1978 as professor of genetics at the medical school at Washington University in St. Louis. A competitive athlete, he loved golf and tennis. We began by being sensible. very nice compilation by the times Thank you. Bob loved spending time on the golf course at Farm Neck during retirement, and watching the nesting osprey. Gold, 71, has yet to sell a single share. Take a rollicking ride through Sedona's natural beauty in a rugged SUV. believed life was wonderful. The history of the house - Home on Martha's Vineyard On the Vineyard [Amy] worked on a private equestrian property, training the horses, and caring for and loving all the animals, including ducks, birds, and a wonderful rescue donkey named Horton. Visiting Peter Simon's gallery on Martha's Vineyard, Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant checks out a picture Simon took of him in 1975. Obituaries will appear online and in print. Cottages . Kate lived in New York, but spent every summer of her life on the Vineyard. Bob was born in Oak Bluffs, graduated from the Marthas Vineyard High School, then served Oak Bluffs as a firefighter and police officer; [he] worked as a plumber with business partner and lifelong best friend Steve Amaral. Usually, the first words out of someones mouth when Jerrys name came up was, He is a character. And that is just how he liked it. Or take the upper trails to the top of the cliffs to catch a glimpse of Gay Head Light and nearby Elizabeth Islands. Fishing was in Gregs blood from birth, and was a family affair. He produced the Frederick Douglass speech, What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July? on the beach in Oak Bluffs for the past 15 years. Jonathan Cuneo and Mara Liasson Cuneo purchased 18 Clark avenue in Vineyard Haven from Emily J. Moehnke and John R. Jahries Est. Copyright 2023 The Martha's Vineyard Times, Memorial service Sunday for Rose Abrahamson. From 1992 to 1997, Dr. Levine was research professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at Stanford Universitys Hopkins Marine Station in Pacific Grove, Calif. His research included study of bacterial diseases in salmon, the symbiosis between sea anemones and algae, and biocomposite crystals. He said the large lawn is simply a function of the extremely large scale of the house. You'll find ample parking here, but most travelers were happy to bike from Edgartown on a path that leads straight to the sand. Over the decades, Jon was a farmer, a tutor, a healer, a mentor, a friend, a father, an extraordinary human, and always a teacher. Fishing was in Gregs blood from birth, and was a family affair. Subscribe or become aFriend of the Vineyard Gazette and receive our free newsletters and free and discounted tickets to Gazette events along with our award-winning news and photography. An appreciation of the arts from an early age led her to become an accomplished dancer and poet. The architect for the project is Kyle Webb of K.H. She was a good friend and a kind, compassionate and thoughtful person, with a zest for life and a natural curiosity about everything and everyone. Josh had many passions, the greatest of which was motorcycle riding. It took an Island to build the Martha's Vineyard Arena Vineyard mansion gets court's approval - Cape Cod Times 24/7 Customer Service. At Amherst and Harvard, his research focused on the genetics of drosophila pseudoobscura and chlamydomonas reinhardtii, with a shift from evolutionary to molecular genetics. Robert Paul Levine died from natural causes on Jan. 25 at his home in West Tisbury. Judys last job was in retail for the Fresh Produce store in downtown Edgartown, where she enjoyed interacting with everyone who came in. In July 1969, Senator Ted Kennedy was driving a young woman named Mary Jo Kopechne home from a party in Chappaquiddick when the vehicle went off the side of the Dike Bridge. Gregs skills were quickly apparent, and later led to his becoming the most prolific swordfish striker on the East Coast While Greg was a well-known commercial fisherman, it was his family life that gave him the most joy. Feb. 8:Vera Christine Pratt, 83, Chilmark. David P. Malm purchased 68 North Water street in Edgartown from James F. Reyolds Trs. She took great pride in her private room [at Windemere] and the flowers on her porch, and loved when she won at bingo. Daniel Allred and Stephanie Allred purchased 7 Massasoit Road in Edgartown from Vivian B. McMullen and Frederick A. McMullen for $1,500,000 on Oct. 13. Larry moved back to the Island in 1965 and opened the Village Fair, then the Home Fair in Edgartown. Most important to Joe was his family; he was an utterly devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Robert Paul Levine died from natural causes on Jan. 25 at his home in West Tisbury. 17 Mayhew Ln. "I think this house is very obviously what we would call a trophy house, and people who have trophies put them in a case to show them off," began Oyster Pond resident Peter Jones. She found the good in everyone she met. Sinclair Hamilton Hitchings, 84, Edgartown, Lorraine Shortell OCallaghan, 96, Oak Bluffs, Jonathan (Jon) H. Harris, 75, West Tisbury, Constance Shanor, 88, Edgartown and Chappaquiddick, William Joseph Hall Jr., 89, Vineyard Haven. Though we might have known a lot about those who were in the news Greg Mayhew harpooned swordfish, Ben Moore designed buildings, Peter Simon photographed rock stars the obituaries of less well-known Islanders are filled with small but remarkable details you might not have known: One processed the fingerprints of Al Capone for the FBI, another built the podium upon which Richard Nixon stood when being sworn in as president in 1972. Jan. 18: Sinclair Hamilton Hitchings, 84, Edgartown. From the protected, shallow surf on the northern and eastern coasts of the island to the big waves crashing on the south side, the Vineyard's various shorelines offer a little something for everyone. Feb. 17: Jonathan (Jon) H. Harris, 75, West Tisbury. 3. A memorial celebrating the life of Martha Moore Schmidt will be held Saturday, April 29 at the First Congregational Church of West Tisbury. The footprint for the 15,600-square-foot house planned by Robert Levine was unveiled at a public hearing before the conservation commission last Thursday night. David DeGregorio and Tammy DeGregorio purchased 101 State Road in Vineyard Haven from Maria Boyd Metters for $935,000 on Oct. 15. Levine was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1926 and grew up in Los Angeles, Calif. After serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII, Levine received his doctorate in plant science from the University of California, Los Angeles. Hershel would commute on the bus mornings to work at Larsens Fish Market in Menemsha until his death. He chaired Harvards department of biology in the late 1950s, a period sometimes described as the Molecular Wars. Martha's Vineyard, MA 02539. Discover other property types. (Barbara); and six grandchildren, Matthew, Alexa, Mark, Jake, Michael, and Robin. On Dec. 4, 2021, Dr. Robert Levine passed peacefully at the age of 84 with his family at his bedside in Stuart, Fla. Dr. Levine grew up on . As a successful dentist in the heart of Boston, his skilled hands helped thousands of patients over the years. The Tow Foundation Inc. In 2000, Roberta moved back to Marthas Vineyard and spent the next decade on the Island of her childhood Bobbies passion for animals also became a focus, as she spent many hours writing to the newspapers, particularly around the issue of shark hunting on the Island. Summer vacations were spent in Menemsha with her family. Rick bought the store from Frank, and they remained partners and great friends for many years. The MV Times comment policy requires first and last name for all comments. The farm also hosts events, such as alpaca yoga classes where visitors can align their chakras as the animals stroll around them. 11 Best Things to Do in Martha's Vineyard | U.S. News Travel March 25: Judith A. Feb. 9:Richard Ricky Gregory Haller, 69. and Schofield Realty Trust for $3,450,000 on Oct. 14. She charmed adults with her Christmas glogg concoction. Her son, Kenny, would be her co-pilot in her car parked at the top of the hill in town, and just sit and chat and watch all the people milling around. Evenings, when children and grandchildren were on the Island, he liked playing charades and board games. The property has also been cited as a highly sensitive Native American archaeological resource. Brooke F. Douglas purchased 39 Mud Puddle Road in Vineyard Haven from David DeGregorio and Tammy Jardin DeGregorio for $1,005,000 on Oct. 15. Kopechne was killed, but Kennedy survived. He was a very kind person who loved life. His mother, Maggie, instilled in him a deep love for cooking. Peter Martell was a very successful businessman. The Tower Foundation. Lorraine was an active member of Assumption Church, and a lifelong Red Sox fan. Kate lived in New York, but spent every summer of her life on the Vineyard. This does not affect the quality or independence of our editorial content. . Hired as keeper of prints by the Boston Public Library in 1961, he spent the next 44 years building the institutions collections of European and American artists.