Obituary

On December 2, 2024, Zohar “Zo” Saed Levi passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest just as he wished for them.

Zo was born in Baghdad, Iraq, and raised in Tel Aviv, Israel, where he served as a half-track operator in the Israeli Army and fought in the Six-Day War. In 1968, he met Paula Neeman on a Kibbutz in Israel, and they moved to the United States in 1971. Zohar and Paula were a true American success story. For many years, Zo worked tirelessly as a diesel mechanic before opening his own shop and car dealership in 1985. With great kindness and generosity, he also helped his siblings get established in the US after immigrating from Israel.

Zohar leaves behind an amazing legacy of selfless love for others, putting their needs above his own. He spent much of his life sacrificing for those he loved. He devoted his time and energy to being the best provider and protector for his family. His children will always remember his loving presence in their lives. He also loved being a grandfather, and he lit up around his grandchildren for whom he would do anything. All those who knew Zo considered him a wonderful friend with whom they shared many great times.

Above all else in this life, Zo wanted to help people in any way he could. His kindness and generosity extended beyond his own family and friends to the community around him. He had a great knowledge and ability to fix anything, and it was his passion to share this gift with others. Until the very end, his thoughts were of what he could do for others. During his final weeks, he could still be found working at his shop whenever he was able and spending time with his beloved family.

Zo was preceded in death by his parents Ovadia and Nazima Levi; his son, Ryan (2007); and his best friend, Paula (2016).

He is survived by his son and daughter, Shawn (Andrea) Levi and Rachael (Ryan) Sutter; grandchildren, Jordan, Miles, and Elan Levi, and Landon and Audrey Sutter. He is also survived by his sister, Aviva Kothman; brothers, Yehezkel “Zeke” and Weitzman Levi; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

The graveside funeral service will be held at 1pm, Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Beth Jacob Cemetery, 4001 Old Troy Pike, Dayton, OH 45404, with Rabbi Leibel Agar officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Zo’s memory to Guiding Grayson through his fight against CLN3 Batten Disease. https://www.guidinggrayson.com/