Eulogy - delivered by Monica and Mike Levy (Cheryl's son) I’ve been incredibly blessed to have Cheryl in my life for 10yrs, as my mother in law, and this relationship has led me to be intensely protective of her. In my mind, no man was going to be good enough for her….that is, until she met Bill. He was compassionate and kind, witty and wise, and in short, everything we could’ve hoped for in a partner for her. Cheryl and Bill brought out the absolute best in each other, and as a result, brought out the best in everyone who had the pleasure of spending time with the two of them. They inspired each other, and their mutual respect for one another was an example to us all. We were lucky enough to see first hand their relationship grow and evolve into a love that we all hope for, a love that is unselfish, unwavering and unconditional. You only have to look to Bill’s sons to see the kind of man he was. It takes a good man to raise little boys to be great men, and Bill was full of pure adoration when it came to his boys, their incredible wives, and his grandchildren. He was immensely proud of each one of them, and was not afraid to wear his heart on his sleeve when he spoke about them. He raised his boys with an intense work ethic, a sense of loyalty to the things that matter, and family above all else. You see these lessons reflected in the kind of husbands and fathers they’ve become. Bill and Cheryl connected our families in a way only they could, and in a way that will live on, even in his absence. The path of their relationship was not without its challenges. Bill was diagnosed with cancer, and Cheryl lost her mother Marion, suddenly and unexpectedly. These difficult times could’ve proven too much and driven them apart, but instead, it only provided them an opportunity to solidify their love for one another, to be a source of strength and comfort for each other, and to inspire the rest of us with their hope and compassion. When someone passes on after struggling through a lengthy illness, it’s easy to recognize the silver lining. This is not the case today, a good man was taken far too soon, but rather than becoming cynical, bitter and jaded, we should aspire to live our lives they way he did; full of joy and gratitude. We will always be grateful for every minute our family spent with Bill and we will miss him always. As delivered by Mike Levy When I think about the things I want to teach my son about becoming a man, interestingly enough, they are the same things Bill taught my brother and I throughout his relationship with our mom. He showed us what it meant to fight through adversity, to keep a smile on your face, and remain positive. He encouraged us to strive to be the best at whatever it was we chose to do, to treat others with respect, and to be kind and generous. He often spoke about the importance of cherishing what we have, and always took the time to remind Aaron and I what a wonderful woman our mother was and how grateful he was to have her in his life. He demonstrated overwhelming strength and integrity when he delivered our grandmother’s eulogy on behalf of our family. This was just one of the many examples of how quickly he had become a true member of our family. He was like a brother to our aunts and uncles, a father figure to Aaron, Monica and myself, a grandfather to our son, and a devoted partner to our mom. We’ve been humbled and honored by the degree of compassion and support this community as shown our entire family during these difficult times. On behalf of all of us, we want to extend our sincerest thanks for your love. The truth is, my brother and I are better men for knowing Bill, for all that he taught us, and all that he was. I’ve realized some people will look their entire lives for a love like my mom and Bill shared, without ever finding it. We are incredibly grateful for the time they spent together and he will remain in our hearts always.