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Joel Levitt | Entrepreneur, 61
Joel Levitt, 61, of Melrose Park, who started a global DVD manufacturing and distribution business in his basement in 1990, died April 26 at his home after an eight-month battle with brain cancer.
Mr. Levitt founded Action Duplication Inc., a West Conshohocken firm that makes DVDs, compact discs and offers high-speed VHS duplication services and multimedia replication.
He was a past president of the American Independent Media Manufacturers Association and a board member of the Philadelphia Police Athletic League. He orchestrated audio-video presentations at PAL annual banquets.
Mr. Levitt also was active in Congregation Rodeph Shalom in Philadelphia.
Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Levitt graduated from Cheltenham High School in 1964 and earned a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Pennsylvania in 1968. After graduation, he worked for 25 years at WPHL-TV (Channel 17), moving from security guard to cameraman and then production manager within a few years.
He produced Phillies baseball and 76ers basketball games, and was working in the production booth for the Phillies' run to the 1980 World Series title and for the 76ers' 1983 NBA championship season.
Mr. Levitt enjoyed biking, fishing, playing tennis, and spending time with family.
He is survived by his wife, Patsy; sons Adam and Chad; a daughter, Sara Cooper; his mother, Nettie Weiss; three brothers; and three granddaughters.
Services were held April 28.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Police Athletic League, 2524 E. Clearfield St., Philadelphia 19134.
