9/28/2010
HEADLINES
OBITUARY: David Lebovitz

David E. Lebovitz, third generation owner and president of fastener distributor Albany Steel & Brass Corp. and construction supplier Turek & Sons, died.
 

His grandfather, Hungarian immigrant Eugene (Jake) Lebovitz founded the company as Lebovitz Brothers Hardware in 1918.
 

“We are a very informal company,” David Lebovitz is quoted in the company’s history, noting his normal attire is blue jeans and sneakers. “We are functional not fancy. The products we sell often require demonstrations. We encounter all kinds of conditions in the various factories and construction sites upon which we call. We want our customers to know that we’re here to do a job for them – – – not just talk about it.”
 

Survivors include his wife, Diane Loeb Lebovitz; son Andy Lebovitz; and two grandchildren.
 

Memorial donations may be made to: beatlivertumors.org Messages to the family may be sent c/o Albany Steel & Brass Corp., 1900 W. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60622-6286. E-mail: info@albanysteel.com