Levinsky Hardy

Levinsky D. Hardy of Hamden, CT entered into eternal rest on November 21, 2024 with his loving wife Venus S. (Riley) Hardy by his side. He was born to Era Dell Carr Hardy and the Late James E. Hardy of Charlotte, NC. He was Born in Ayden Swift Creek Community of Pitt County, NC on June 24, 1953. His Father and Mother migrated to New Haven CT, in 1955. Levinsky was affectionally known as Deacon. He loved helping distributing food at the food pantry to the homeless in community. Levinsky “little Bro” Loved his family and attending the family reunions. The last reunion was this past July 2024 To The Mega Mills Family Reunion. He enjoyed playing Chess and ventured into attending Chess tournaments. He loved to travel and explore new places. With his wife he enjoyed their hobby of fishing together. He always loved to stay up to date with local and national news, his favorite news station were “MSNBC” and “CNN”. He loved riding around the New Haven County in his green Ford Escape, which he called “Blessing”! Deacon attended University of New Haven, in New Haven CT class of 1979, where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. He attended Sacred Heart University, in Fairfield, CT class of 2013, where he obtained his Master of Science in Criminal Justice. Sensei (teacher) Hardy attended Aikido School of Ueshiba in Washington DC, for 10 years where he trained under the founder Sensci Saotoma. Sensei Deacon Hardy has over 43 years of Aikido. Also an Assistant instructor in New Haven, CT Aikido. Deacon worked as corrections officer for the District Government Dept of Corrections in Washington DC. He worked for The Federal Bureau of Investigation, in Washington DC, from 1979-1984 as a Computer Data Security Specialist. He was a Member of the NAACP. Levinsky was appointed and served as a Commissioner on the Homeless Advisory Board in New Haven Ct. He worked for Continuum of Care Inc. New Haven supporting Residents in their needs. He leaves behind his loving wife Venus S. Hardy, His Mother Era Del Carr Hardy. His Children, Shannelle Logan, Darrell Hardy (Marshay) Stephen Hardy (Patrice) Siblings, Regina Torres(Louis), Cheryl Elliot(Joseph), Sabrina Dillard(Reginald) Danny S Hardy Sean W Hardy two Aunts Margie C Dixon, Mae E.H. Williams, 10 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and relatives and friends. He is pre-deceased by his father James E Hardy.

Levinsky Hardy

June 24, 1953 - November 21, 2024