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Catherine Harvey Obituary
AGE: 81 • Bradley Beach
Catherine Harvey, 81, a lifelong resident of Bradley Beach, died peacefully after a brief stay at Manor by the Sea on Thursday, May 2, 2013. She was born Nov. 1, 1931 in New York City and was the daughter of Stanley and Bessie (nee McNeely) Harvey. Her grandfather founded the McNeely Real Estate agency in Bradley Beach in 1902. She was a graduate of Manhattanville College. For many years, she taught elementary grades in the Neptune City school system and is fondly remembered by several generations of students. It was a career she loved and one that allowed her to spend her summer days at the beach. She was a member of several bridge clubs over the years, was a fan of tag sales, and loved to visit museums in Manhattan. She was an active volunteer including at the Bradley public library.
She is survived by her brother, R. Peter Harvey (Sheila) of Glastonbury, CT; six nieces and nephews, Peter, Anne, Kate, John, Michael, and Sheila; grandnieces and grandnephews, Conor, Brenna, Kiley, Emmaline and Aidan; many friends, and her caretaker, Melinda.
She was a communicant of the Church of the Ascension in Bradley Beach and a mass of Christian burial will be held there at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, with a viewing in the church before the mass. Interment will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Reilly Funeral Home, Belmar.
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for Catherine Harvey
Connie Lejda
April 29, 2022
Worked with Cappy for many years at Wilson School in Neptune City. She was a wonderful person and a great teacher. May she rest in peace
Richard Simonsen
June 12, 2013
Our deepest sympathy. We were not aware of Catherine's passing and were very sorry to hear.We will continue to keep the McNeely name in our hearts.
Peggy Pryor
June 4, 2013
My father remembered her parents and her aunts and uncles - some real Bradley Beach history. Few know all they remembered about the town. My condolences.
Dorrie Heil
May 9, 2013
I have known Ms Harvey since I moved next door to her when i was six years old. Always smiling and friendly. Remembering her going and coming home from the beach, she would be their for hours. She knew I loved the beach and took me with her on occasions. I will always treasure those days. My parents were very close to her and always had the best conversations with one another. Remembering going to church on Sunday mornings and she would look over at me with a smile :) Always talked about her students and when she retired she would talk some more about those special days doing what she loved to do, teaching. We all will miss her friendly smile, and now she is smiling as a beautiful angel.
Christina Pierce
May 7, 2013
I remember her fondly from my school days at Woodrow Wilson School in Neptune City. She was a really sweet lady who loved teaching at our school in Neptune City. My condolences to her family.
Sheila Armstrong
May 6, 2013
“To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children...to leave the world a better place...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.”
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Diane Burr Johnson
May 6, 2013
To the Harvey family, I am so sorry for your loss. Miss Harvey was my fifth grade teacher many years ago. Loved her, she was a great teacher. I visited her a couple times when I returned home to visit my folks. May you find comfort knowing she is with our Lord.
Barbara Jernee
May 5, 2013
An angel walked among us and heaven rejoiced at her return.
Ms. Harvey was a wonderful, kind-hearted person and very loving teacher.
Our sympathies to the family.
McNeely real-estate agency Bradley Beach
melinda redington
May 5, 2013
May 5, 2013
To The Family of Cappy Harvey
Cappy was a very kind and loving person. I taught with her for years at Wilson School. She also taught my son in second grade. He loved her as did all of the children she taught. She will be missed.
Connie Lejda
Eileen Day Cytryn
May 5, 2013
Dear Harvey Family, My late Mom, Betty Day, worked for the McNeelys for many years. When I was born (1963), Mrs. McNeely gave me a pink baby blanket, which remains under my pillow to this day! My Mom knew Cappy, and they are together in Paradise! Peace be with you, Eileen Day Cytryn
Rosanne Perrella
May 4, 2013
To the Family of Cappy Harvey, She was a kind and giving person. I had the honor of working with her at Wilson School. May she rest in peace.
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