Palm Sprngs , Calif— Leslie Jay Levin passed away peacefully on June 30, 2018 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Jay was born on February 26, 1953 in Portsmouth, to the late Millie and Irvin Levin. He was preceded in death by his brother, Marc F. Levin.
Jay was a graduate of Churchland High School and the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. Jay made Norfolk his home, successfully operating his interior design business, Atlantic Coast Design. In 2013 Jay relocated to Palm Springs, where he continued to showcase his concepts of integrating art and function into his designs.
Jay is survived by his loyal four-legged companion, Happy, who will be well taken care of by his partner, Chad Sain. Jay is also survived by his aunt, Ruth Ellen Myers Gans, his niece, his nephew, and many cousins.
No services we held, per Jay’s request. Donations in Jay’s honor to the Desert AIDS Project in Palm Springs, where he volunteered his time and services.