Oscar Z. Levy Jr

Oscar Zachary Levy, Jr. died on February 14,2020 at 95 years old. Born on January 4, 1925 at Hotel Dieu in New Orleans. Only son of the late Gertrude Levy Levy and Oscar Z. Levy, Sr. Grandson to Pauline Mayer Levy and Louis Levy and to Helena Oberdorfer Levy and Joseph Levy. Educated at H.W. Allen School, Fortier High and Tulane University. Served in the U.S. Navy for three years during WWil. After graduation worked for J. Aron & Co., New Orleans, before leaving for their subsidiary, VICRI S/A in Brazil where he worked for 18 years before returning to New Orleans. After retiring, he opened as sole owner of Carioca Imports until his second retirement. He was one of the founders of BACI, Brazilian American Cultural Institute of New Orleans, and its president for most of its 27 years. A 4th generation member of Touro Synagogue, a President of its Men's Club and also a Board Member. Also a Board Member of
the Jewish Children's Regional Service.
Survived by many cousins, three godchildren and friends. Cremation and no funeral. Any donations in memory to Touro Synagogue or to Jewish Children's Regional Service in New Orleans.
Arrangements by Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home. A graveside service to be held at Hebrew Rest #2 on Thursday, February 27,2020 at 10:30 a.m.

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