Stuart Robert Lebowitz

Stuart Robert Lebowitz, 66, of Rocky Mount, VA, died on Friday, January 19, 2018. He was born in Chicago and lived most of his childhood in Monroeville, PA, where he graduated from Gateway Senior High School. Stuart loved and cared for his adopted son David, who was born with Down's Syndrome 31 years ago. Stuart's extraordinary way of being with David and their special relationship remain his legacy. He radiated a positive attitude, spirit, and unwavering faith in the divine. Stuart was preceded in death by his wife, Jenny Greenberg Lebowitz; parents, Malcolm and Beverly Lebowitz; and brothers, Howard and Steven. He is survived by his son, David, who now lives in Fincastle, VA, at the sponsored placement home of Gary and Dawn Woody. Stuart is also survived by his brother, Sam Lebowitz and wife Phyllis Post of Salisbury, NC; niece, Hannah Lebowitz and nephew, Alan Lebowitz. Stuart worked for 40 years in the food industry with jobs ranging from meat cutter to food service manager for five-star restaurants. Of Jewish decent, Stuart had his Bar Mitzvah at Parkway Jewish Center in Penn Hills, PA. Stuart and David were long-time active members of Crums United Methodist Church in Berryville, VA, and most recently, Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Rocky Mount, VA. A celebration of Stuart's life will be held in Rocky Mount later in the spring. Contributions may be made to the enrichment workshop that David attends daily: Goodwill Industries of the Valley (with note "Rocky Mount Day Support"), PO Box 157, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.