Gilbert J. Levesque, 85, formerly of Glen Cove, husband of the late Ita (Devitt) Levesque, passed away May 31, 2019 at Grace House of Windham in Windham NH.
Born in Lawrence, he was the son of the late Alphee and Matilda (Doyon) Levesque. He attended school in Bronx, New York and was a graduate of Fordham University. He was a former Marist brother and was one of the first teachers with a TV show teaching Math. Gilbert was host of the cable TV show in New York ""Extra Help" and taught math and computers in the Port Washington School District for many years and the Paul D. Shreiber Senior High School and Bronx New York High School.. It was where he met his wife Ita, they both were teachers. With his wife, he traveled the world and they were snowbirds on the west coast of Florida. A kind, generous and funny man he was known for his great sense of humor. Gilbert was an avid New York Giants football fan and never missed a game.
Gilbert is survived by his sisters, Dolores Marino of Atkinson, NH; Mary Alice Chatis of Manchester, NH; his nieces, Lisa A. Cardarelli of Haverhill; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Friday June 7 from 9 to 10 am at McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, 220 Glen Street, Glen Cove. Mass at the Church of St. Patrick, Friday 10:30 am. Interment Calvery Cemetery, Woodside. Memorial donations may be made in his name to Sarah's Place, 180 Water Street, Haverhill, MA 01830