Joshua Mark Levy
May 4, 1975-March 11, 2021
Joshua Mark Levy, of Hopewell Township, New Jersey, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 after a battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 45. He died in his home among family and friends.
Joshua is survived by his wife Marcy Sheldon, his children Sienna (23), Alden (11) and Taegan (9); his parents Harold Levy (Marta) and Stephanie Lurie (Cliff); his brother Jeffrey Levy (Lauren); his sister Rebecca Levy-Cruz (Frank); step-siblings: Adam Paster, Scott Paster, Doron Greenbaum, Naomi Greenbaum, Alyssa Lurie; his grandmother, Marcia Levy; his grandparents, Jack and Sylvia Goldstein and his very large extended family.
Joshua was born on May 4, 1975 in Livingston, NJ. He met Marcy while studying Conservation Biology at Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA, and they had a daughter, Sienna, in 1997. He went on to pursue a law degree from Lewis & Clark University in Portland, OR. In 2005, Josh and Marcy had a beautiful wedding on San Juan Island. Upon completion of his juris doctorate degree, he moved his family back to his home state of New Jersey and in 2009 and 2011, they welcomed two more children, sons, Alden and Taegan, into their family.
Josh quickly achieved success as an environmental lawyer and moved on to construction law where he became a financial partner at Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP in New York City.
Josh was an active father and a devoted husband. He was passionate about politics, baseball (Yankees), music, particularly the Grateful Dead, and he attended live concerts whenever possible. He also enjoyed gardening, skiing and anything that allowed him to be outside in nature.
Throughout his life Josh embodied the true spirit of an extended family and the concept of “strangers stoppin’ strangers just to shake their hands.” Friendships and acquaintances took on a deeper meaning born from his authenticity.The family would like to thank everyone who supported them over the past two years. They will be honoring his life in a private celebration.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
I never met Josh, though we are kindred by our love of the Grateful Dead, and I’m sending my deepest condolences to you, Marcy, your children, and family.
“Going home, going home
By the waterside I will rest my bones
Listen to the river sing sweet songs
To rock my soul” -Brokedown Palace
Rest easy my friend. He would have disliked the lack of spaces after the periods in this obit.
Marcy, I am so sorry to hear this.
I wish the best to you, and all of your family during this difficult time and for all the years to come.
I was truly saddened by the loss of Josh. We worked together at Tannenbaum Helpern. Josh was extremely personable and a true professional. My sincere condolences to his entire family.
I met Josh and Marcy through family and felt as though they became an extended part of my own. Josh selflessly helped me when I needed legal advice at one point without a thought of payment- just genuine sincerity and care. He was like an angel sent to me and I am forever grateful and moved by his huge heart.
Whenever the Levy gang was around, there has always been lots of love and laughter over the years. This is what I will try to think of in keeping his memory alive.
Josh was..and still is, truly an amazing soul and I feel we were blessed to have him in our lives.
With Deepest Condolences,
Patty Fleming and Ken Pures
My deepest condolences for Josh’s passing. I knew him professionally. He was a great lawyer with true integrity. May he rest in peace 🙏🏻
Dear Marcy and Family,
I am so saddened to hear about Josh’s passing. Please know you are all in my thoughts. Sending warm hugs and sympathies your way.
I was so sad to learn of this terrible news.
Josh and I became friendly at the law firm where we both worked, and he supported me as I transitioned to environmental law. We got to know each other better and had some great times at environmental law weekends. He was a special person and I will miss him. My sincere condolences to his family.
I am heartbroken to learn this news. I had the pleasure of working with Josh on several projects. He was a wonderful professional and person. He will be missed in the NYC real estate world. My sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.