Murray Brookman died Monday at 78, a Montrealer whose name was tied for years to Levitt’s, the kosher deli production company known across the city for its salamis, hot dogs, and smoked meats.
Founded in 1939, Levitt’s became a staple of Montreal’s kosher food industry, supplying products to homes, retailers, and institutions across the community. Brookman was its final owner, overseeing the company through its later years and maintaining the standards that had defined the brand for decades. At a time when many legacy operations were disappearing or changing direction, Levitt’s remained a consistent presence, its products familiar to generations of Montrealers, until the company closed in the late 2000s. After closing Levitt’s, Brookman left retirement and worked for Mehadrin Meats.
He was born in Montreal to Fanny and Louis Brookman and remained here throughout his life. He was married to his wife Myrna for 56 years. Together they raised four children and have six grandchildren.
Brookman also volunteered with vCOP, a Côte Saint-Luc community patrol organization, where he was recognized with a 10-year service pin.
He is survived by his wife Myrna, his children, grandchildren, and extended family.
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