Owen J. "Sonny" Levine

LEOMINSTER - Owen J. “Sonny” Levine passed on peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Friday, September 29, 2023. He was 78. Born on Feb 22nd, 1945 in Mitchel Field, Long Island New York, Sonny was the son of Max and Betty (Reeber) Levine and lived the last years 30+ years in Leominster.

He leaves his wife of 29 years, Carol (Bessey) Levine; his children, Robert Michael Levine, Lisa Mason and her daughter Blanca, Robert Owen Levine with his wife Joan and their children Aidan, Piper, Rylee, and Anya, David Levine and his wife and 3 children, and Richard Levine his wife and 3 children; two brothers, Stewart and Lanning Levine; and a sister, Heather Rosenthal.

Sonny enlisted in the Unites States Army in 1969 and served his country with distinction for 10 years on active duty and another 22 years in the Army Reserve, retiring as a 1st Sergeant. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam and received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal along with several other commendations and awards.

After a chance meeting in 1993 Sonny proposed to the love of his life Carol, and they were married on July 2nd, 1994 in Leominster and began their new life along with Carol’s son Robbie and Sonny’s oldest son Robert.

Sonny was the radio station manager at WLPZ, the city of Leominster’s radio station, and founded the Leominster Concert Series and coordinated the event for the last 10 years. A dedicated member of the community who wanted nothing more than to bring the gift of music, in any form possible, to the little city he loved so much.

His life was a beautiful blend of two great loves: his family and music. As a DJ, he had the extraordinary ability to transport people to another world through the power of sound. His music was not merely a playlist; it was an enchanting journey that captivated the hearts and souls of all who listened. Whether he was spinning tracks in a radio station or setting up a booth for private DJ events, his music had the ability to bring people together and create unforgettable moments. His love of music was not limited to playing recorded tracks either. Sonny spent years as a guitarist playing with many bands in the area and cherished his time behind the mic singing his old Elvis ballads and country throwbacks. No matter the method or delivery Sonny was at his happiest sharing his love of music with the world around him.

Sonny’s funeral service will held at 11a.m. on Monday, October 2nd, at Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., followed by a procession to the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon where a service with military honors is scheduled for 1 p.m. A memorial reception and observances will be announced at the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Sonny’s name to the veterans cause of your choice.