NEWPORT NEWS - Hilda G. Levinson, "Mom Mom," 97, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2007, surrounded by her family. A life-long resident of Newport News, she contributed extensively to the community over the course of her long life. A graduate of Fredericksburg State Teachers College, she taught school for several years until she married Sol P. Levinson in 1931. She was a WWII Red Cross volunteer, past-president of Rodef Sholom Temple and Hadassah and in later years shared her lifetime of experiences, photographs, and memorabilia through the Historical Society of Newport News. Hilda was preceded in death by her husband, Sol and her son, Jerrold "Buzzy" Levinson. She is survived by her loving daughter and compassionate caregiver, Eleanor L. Saunders of Virginia Beach and five grandchildren, Jill Verdolotti (John) of Chesapeake, Cindy Cottrell (Loren) of Virginia Beach, Heidi Boyle (Michael) of Williamsburg, Saul Levinson (Kimberly) of Orlando, Fla., and Marcy Levinson of Atlanta, Ga. Hilda also had five great-grandchildren, whom she loved and enjoyed, Morgan and Lindsay Verdolotti, Rebecca Cottrell, Galen and Emily Boyle. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 22 at Rosenbaum Cemetery, Kecoughtan Road , Hampton, Va. The family will receive friends at the home of Hilda's granddaughter, Cindy, at 6336 Shelby Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23464, after 5 p.m. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Published in the Daily Press on 5/22/2007.
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