John "Jack" Allen Levis was born on November 7, 1944. His life was defined by service, humility, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to helping others.
Jack was the son of the late Marion E. Allen Levis and John S. Levis of Haverhill, Massachusetts. He was predeceased by his brother, Gerald Levis, and is survived by his brother, Gregory Levis, along with many cousins with whom he remained close throughout his life.
Jack proudly served in the United States Air Force from August 1963 to August 1967. Assigned to the Strategic Air Command, he worked as an Aviation Specialist maintaining the pressurization, heating, air conditioning, and accessory systems on B-52 Stratofortress and KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft. His military service included multiple deployments, where he earned the respect of those who served beside him.
Following his military service, Jack devoted much of his life to helping others recover from alcoholism. A recovering alcoholic himself, he understood the struggle firsthand and possessed a rare gift for listening without judgment. Though naturally a quiet man who often preferred solitude, he generously gave his time to sponsoring countless men and women on their journey to sobriety. His guidance was rooted in the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous and the timeless wisdom of the Big Book by Bill Wilson. Jack believed that no one was beyond hope and that, one day at a time, with honesty, humility, and faith, a person could reclaim a meaningful life.
Jack later worked for many years as a security officer with Northeast Security, where he was respected for his reliability, professionalism, and strong work ethic.
A lifelong learner, Jack loved books and built an extensive personal library that reflected his endless curiosity. He embraced new technology with enthusiasm and spent countless hours exploring history, philosophy, current events, and life's enduring questions in search of a deeper understanding of the world.
To his many friends, he was simply Jack—a quiet, dependable man whose wisdom, kindness, and willingness to listen made him someone people naturally turned to in times of need. Though he often sought the quiet of solitude, his greatest legacy lives on in the many lives he touched through friendship, compassion, and the gift of sobriety.
Jack was deeply loved, he will be profoundly missed, and leaves behind a legacy of kindness, service, and hope that will continue to inspire all who knew him.