Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments as follows:

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If you haven\’t heard of Paul Levy yet, the odds are getting better every day that you will. The ubiquitous street-cleaning machines along the streets of Center City? Levy\’s work. The new lollipop signs outside Center City trolley stations and bus stops? Levy. The small army of walkie-talkie-carrying \”ambassadors\” along Center City streets? The newish Cafe Cret on the Ben Franklin Parkway? The controversial attempted crackdown on panhandling? The innovative (and recently shuttered) Community Court? Levy, Levy, Levy. Now in its 20th year, the Center City District has grown from a modest street-cleaning and marketing machine to the hub of an ever-growing empire of influence. Levy, its commander in chief, presides over a budget of almost $20 million annually, earns roughly double the salary of Mayor Michael Nutter, and has positioned himself at the helm of a remarkably agile and increasingly far-reaching institution: Unelected and largely unfettered by bureaucracy, he might be called something of a Center City monarch.

On October 8, 2011. Age 81. Of Gloucester City. Survived by his children: Frank R. Weisgerber, Jr. (Patricia), estranged daughter Ann Vannozzi, Theresa Hansbury (Robert), Patrick Weisgerber (Andrea) and Renee Albright (John). Survived by his grandchildren: Chip Weisgerber (Sharon), Chris Weisgerber, Ryan Weisgerber (Lauren), Jennifer Smith, Jayme D’Souza and Robert Hansbury Jr., Rachel, Patrick Weisgerber, Jr., Zachary Weisgerber, Drew Albright, Devon Albright, Savannah Albright, Roman Albright and Bronwyn Albright. Great-grandfather of 8.

Frank was a lifelong resident of Gloucester City and played football for the Gloucester Mustangs in his youth. He graduated from Gloucester City High School in 1948. Frank proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy. He retired in 1990 as a sheet metal worker for Union Local # 19 in Philadelphia, PA. At Frank’s request, cremation is private and there are no services. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Frank R. Weisgerber, Sr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. PH: 856-456-1142

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