Dr. Seymour Lefkowitz, 88 of Middlebury, died Monday, August 18, 2014. Dr. Lefkowitz was the husband of the late Michelle Weissberg Lefkowitz, his wife of 56 years. He was born January 14, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Joseph and Esther Lefkowitz. Dr. Lefkowitz graduated from Lincoln High School in Brooklyn at the age of 16. He graduated from Alfred University after serving as a Sargeant in the Army during WW II, where he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star for gallantry. He then graduated from Medical School, Universite de Lausanne, Switzerland. After completing his residency at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury he entered private practice for 55 years on Highland Avenue, Waterbury. He was a life time member of Beth El Synagogue. He was proud to hold a Journeyman's card from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 3. He enjoyed boating, art collecting and travel with his wife and family. He loved being a doctor. He is survived by 3 sons, Alan, Mathew and David; 3 daughters, Carol, Susan and Emily; his sons-in-law, Andy, Doug, Nick and Kyle and daughters-in-law, Sarah and doris; his most beloved grandchildren, Hallie, Rebecca, Jonathan, Daniel, Jessie, Jamie, Amanda, Sam, Henry, Ben, Joseph, Bailey, Miles and Oliver; his sister, Mildred Kozinn and many wonderful nieces and nephews and his constant companion, his dog Moo.

Memorials: Memorial contributions may be made to the Charter Oak Challenge Foundation, 575 Riverside Ave., Westport, CT 06880.

Cemetery: Cemetery Not Applicable

Location: Munson-Lovetere Woodbury

Services: Graveside services will be held Wednesday, August 20 at 11: 00 a.m. at the Cemetery of Conservative Synagogue of Westport, 240 Reid St. Fairfield. Shiva will be observed Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at 74 South Morningside Drive, Westport.

Visitation: Shiva will be observed Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at 74 South Morningside Drive, Westport.