New Britain herald., 1928-05-16

awaited the arrival OF an UNDER ;
taker. Everyone was shocked. even
though some had feared such q dis
covery when Attorney Levitt did
not return from Newington last
night and no word was heard from
him.
Friends Are Mystifesl
Close friends of Attorney Levitt
were at loss to account for his
act. Attorney Greenberg, prior to
the discovery Of the body. said he |
had noticed his partner appeared to !
be worrying Of late, but he thought |
possibly the mood was only tenn /
porary. II he had financial trou- !
bles, none of his acquaintance were
aware Of the fact, they said. He
was a conscientious worker and be-
cause a great deal of his time was
taken UP in real estate and mort |
gage work for banks and private
Individuals, he was in his office and
the offices of town clerks about the
state considerably. doing work at
night when necessary. He was con-
sidered prosperous. and II he had
been in need of financial assistance.
it was said today he could have
counted on a large number OF
sources. as his reputation for IN
tegrity and honesty was excellent.
1t was said today that he had re-
marked a short time ago that he
was carrying heavy financial load.
LaRocco Questioned
Late last night. his cousin, At
torney George Levitt, communi-
Gated with County Detective Edward
J. Hickey relative to a possible con-
nection Of = Hartford resident
named LaRocco. with the disappear
ance of the young lawyer. LaRocco
was partner OF Sebastiano Gozzo
OF this city In the contracting bust
ness. and few months ago the firm
brought an action against Attorney
Levitt for an accounting, there
being approximately $4,000 in
volved. At the time II was said
that Gozzo was not In sympathy
with the lawsuit. but LaRocco
wanted to press It. The case has
not come to trial as yet. but 1t was
said today that Attorney Levitt was
worried about it, as he feared II
might be considered an unfavorable
reflection on him in professional
way. Detective Hickey interviewed
LaRocco about midnight at the lat
ter's home, and In an interview to-
day said he was satisfied beyond all
question OF doubt that the Hartford
man knew nothing at all Of the at
torney's disappearance.
Wife is Frustrated
Attorney LeWitt's wife was wor-
ried yesterday at his prolonged alb
sence. He was methodical in his
habits and never absented himself
from meals at home unless he mott
fed his wife In advance. Likewise.
he was not in the habit of remain
ing away from his office for any
length OF time without arranging 1.
beforehand. Mrs. Levitt was over
come with grief last night when
notiAed by friends that no trace had
been found OF her husbands where
abouts. She was Frustrated today.
His parents likewise were overcome.
All were under medical care and
| numerous reports were spread about
the city as to their condition
| The letter. written on letter.
! head such as is used in law offices.
conveyed the message that the
| writer was distracted because OF
| financial matters, It was learned un-
| officially, and made mention OF the
conviction on his part that he was
"a poor provider" and apparently
| had been born to be such. It also
made mention Of insurance money
which would be paid his wife. and
referred to feeling that death was
to be preferred to life under exist
ing conditions.
The letter was addressed to Dear
Sophie and signed Alfred" II was
in an envelope addressed to so
phie."
Friends OF Attorney Levitt re-
marked today that he was very
| familiar with all the back roads in
! Berlin and Kensington. having been
an ardent devotee of the sport Of
| horseback riding when a boy. He
| had ridden over the road where his
| body was found many times.
Despite the volume of business Of
| his office. Attorney Levitt found
time for recreation, and for the past
| several years was a handball en-
thusiast at the y. N. C.. A. Mon
Cay evening, after office hours. he
was at the Y. NJ. C. A.. with num-
Der of friends
Attorney Levitt was born in New
| Britain and after graduating from
New Britain High school in 1917. at
| tended New York university law
school. graduating in 1890. A short
| time later he was admitted to the
practice of law. He was vice-presi-
| dent Of the Probus club. past pres
ident of Jehuda Halevi lodge. 1. Q.
b. b.. and Il member OF the Ma
! sonic order in a New York lodge.
! In June. 1925. he married Miss
| Sophie Meshken OF this city.
| Surviving are his wife: his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. G. Levitt;
| two brothers. Sidney and Bernard.
| and two sisters, Misses Nellie and
Bella Levitt.
The remains we're brought to the
undertaking parlors of NJ. J. Kenny
Co.. which was given permission to
prepare them for burial.
The funeral will be held tomor-
row morning at II O'Clock at the
Congregation Brethren Sons OF Israel
on Elm street. Rabbi Gershon Hadas
will officiate. Burial will be in Beth
Atom cemetery.