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HARVEY MEIERAN Obituary
HARVEY B.
Of Point Breeze, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2015, at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Gillian Meieran; father of David and Dolly Meieran; and brother of Eugene Meieran. He was surrounded by his loved ones to the end. The Cleveland native was a metallurgical, nuclear and robotic engineer. His career highlights included assisting in the clean-up of several major power plant accidents. Yet his passion was his viola, he played with the Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra for over 50 years. He was a member of the pit orchestra of the Pittsburgh Savoyards for four decades, as well as serving several terms as the president of that organization. He proudly played in the Side-by-Side Concerts with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and in 2010, played Carnegie Hall in New York with the World Civic Orchestra. Grandson to Norwegian Jews who perished in Auschwitz, he devoted a lot of time and energy to educating people about the Jews of Norway, including courses at OSHER of Carnegie Mellon. Perhaps most memorable was his humor. He will be sorely missed. Services at Temple Sinai, 5505 Forbes Avenue, Squirrel Hill on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at 3 p.m. Visitation at Temple one hour prior to services (2 - 3 p.m.). Interment Temple Sinai Memorial Park. A memorial service is planned for the spring. Arrangements entrusted to the RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC.
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Michael Easterbrook
November 19, 2018
Harvey and Gillian were kind to me. I stayed after a party they had and they heard about my new job at Caltech. Trivial to what Harvey was working on, but since it was important to me so they congratulated me and understood how nice for me to leave an awful job. Hi to Dolly. She and I played together.
March 12, 2015
Dear Gill, I am so sorry to hear of Harvey's death. It has been such a long time that we have connected, but I am thinking of you. I will call you soon. Love, Hinda
Tammy Burgess
March 9, 2015
While I never met Harvey; heard some good stories I am forever grateful to him and Gillian for the gift of Dolly. Much love Tammy
Nancy Barron
March 8, 2015
Dear Gillian,
I am very sorry to hear of your husband's passing. I wish that I had gotten to meet Harvey during my years in the Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra back in the 80s. May God provide you with peace and comfort during this time.
Nancy Barron
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Amelia Schmertz
March 8, 2015
Dear Gillian, Dolly, and David,
I heard today of Harvey's death from my mom, and I am so sorry to hear. I have many memories of Harvey - he was "one of the dads" at the Savoyards, - he, my father, and Mike Daniels - watching out for the teenagers. I remember trying to match wits with him, and failing. And I was always so impressed by his obvious professional success matched with such a spirit of volunteerism. He was a great man, my parents are very saddened by his loss, and so am I.
Elena Faro
March 6, 2015
Oh Dolly and family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Sending love your way,
Elena
Martha Linet
March 5, 2015
Our lives will not be the same with the loss of our wonderfully warm and witty cousin Harvey. This gentle, loving man filled his life with five of the greatest pleasures:family, friends, music, humor, and interesting work. He started all of his phone calls with wry stories and quirky jokes. Harvey was a technology visionary - a scientist/engineer - notably pressing for the use of robots in situations that would be unsafe for humans. We feel blessed that Harvey attended the wedding of our daughter Alice in May 2014 in the Washington DC area. It was not easy for him to walk on the grounds of the small park where the wedding was held. He celebrated his 80th birthday on that occasion in his usual low-key, self-deprecating manner. We treasure a photo of Harvey blowing out a candle on that occasion and looking young and dapper. We mourn the loss of Harvey and send our love to Gillian, Dolly, David, Gene, and Roz. Love - Martha Linet and Paul Bailey
Arnold Freedman
March 4, 2015
Yetta and I have lost one of our oldest and dearest friends here in Pittsburgh. We were touched by all who presented so eloquently and accurately about Harvey at his funeral today.
As has been the case in the past, we will continue to stay in contact with you.
Arnold Freedman
March 4, 2015
I enjoyed talking with Harvey during our breaks at Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra rehearsals. We shared discussions on our mutual work in the nuclear field. Harvey never disappointed me - he always had to add humor to the conversation. He will be missed by me and the many other PCO members.
Cindy McKinnis
March 4, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of Harvey's death and send our love to Gill, David and Dolly. We wish we could be with you, but we shall be thinking of you all.
Karin and Larry
March 4, 2015
I am truly sorry to hear of Harvey's passing. He was a member of the Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra for half a century and one of our treasured assets. Our rehearsals haven't been quite the same without his humor, especially his puns. We will all miss him. My sincere condolences to all of Harvey's family and friends.
Bill Ceriani, clarinet, Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra
March 4, 2015
Harvey and I were stand partners in the Pittsburgh Savoyards for many, many years, and in recent years we played together in the viola section of the Tuesday Musical Club string ensemble, as well. Like my dad, he was an inveterate punster, and like W.S. Gilbert, could always find the humor in any situation. He'll be sorely missed!
Phil Wion (name left off earlier entry)
March 4, 2015
Dear Gill,
Please accept our sincere and heartfelt sympathy. Harvey was a wonderful human being and I am glad that we had the chance to know him.
Janet and Matt Simon
Janet and Matt Simon
Ray Very
March 4, 2015
I was so sorry to hear of Harvey's passing. He truly enjoyed making music and shared that love with all of us who were blessed to work with him during his many years in the Pittsburgh Savoyard orchestra. Rest in peace Harvey and our condolences to Gillian and his entire family.
March 3, 2015
I sure will miss Harvey. What a great person. My condolences to the family, and my thanks to Harvey for a life well lived. He touched a lot of people. I am sad at his passing, but happy in having known him.
Gene Leis - Trombone - PCO
March 3, 2015
As a fellow Pittsburgh Savoyard orchestra member, I am saddened to hear of Harvey's passing. It was an honor to nominate Harvey for the Dominion Volunteer in the Arts Award, which he deservedly won. Wishing his family and friends peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Nathaniel Glosser
March 3, 2015
Harvey was a kind and gentle man with a fine sense of humor. I spent many an evening with him and Gillian and their son David, having dinner in their home or occaisionaly dining out. I saw him play viola with the Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra. I celebrated a couple of Passovers with Harvey and his family - they made me feel like I was a member, not a guest.
My thoughts are with Gillian, David and Dolly as they lay Harvey to rest. As we mourn, so do we celebrate the life of Harvey Meieran.
March 3, 2015
"Professor" Harvey - I shall miss sharing a little joke with you. How I wish we could be with you Gillian, David and Dolly and we are certainly there in spirit. Condolences also to Eugene and Ros. With deepest love to you all from your family across the pond - Mavis, Anjy and the children
March 3, 2015
Harvey was a great friend and a wonderful advocate for the arts. We played together in the Savoyards orchestra and with the Tuesday Musical String Ensemble. He was the Office Manager and spokesman for the Tuesday Musical Club for many years and will be sorely missed by us all, the members of the String Ensemble and the Club. Harvey I will miss you,our many laughs together and your love of music and life.
Terri Denmon
Michael Greenstein
March 3, 2015
This weekend, when our curtain goes up, The Pittsburgh Savoyards will celebrate the life of a long-time member who reached his double bar at last. Even in the face of such a loss, I cannot help but think that Harvey would appreciate laughing song and merry dance as a fit tribute for a life well-lived. He will be remembered by the company he enriched for so many years. For myself and on behalf of the company, I offer condolences to Gillian and to the rest of his family. He was a good man, and he is already missed.
Yvonne Hudson
March 3, 2015
Sending warm condolences to Gillian and to Harvey's family and friends as we remember his warmth, humor, and dedication to all things musical. We worked for many years on the Savoyards board and he'll be so missed in the arts community. Shalom...
Suzanne Levinson
March 3, 2015
Harvey was a man with a great zest for life & tremendous passion for music! I feel lucky to have known him & played with him in the Savoyards. He never allowed his age to stop his enthusiasm for living. We all should follow his example. Thanks, Harvey. You touched many & made their lives better.
March 3, 2015
Harvey and I were stand partners in the Pittsburgh Savoyards for many, many years, and in recent years we played together in the viola section of the Tuesday Musical Club string ensemble, as well. Like my dad, he was an inveterate punster, and like W.S. Gilbert, could always find the humor in any situation. He'll be sorely missed!
March 3, 2015
Condolences to Harvey's family. He was a beloved member of the Savoyards pit orchestra. He is sorely missed.
Art & Sue Craft
James Critchfield
March 3, 2015
Dear Harvey,
Thank you for sharing your deep love of music with the world. You'll be truly missed, my friend.
Rest in peace!!!
Steve and Laura Leonard
March 3, 2015
Harvey and Gillian were some of the first friends we made when we moved to Squirrel Hill. He will be greatly missed.
Lynette Garlan
March 3, 2015
So sorry to hear about Harvey passing on. He was in the Pittsburgh Savoyards Pit Orchestra when I started there in 1992 and his "wit in the pit" delighted the entire group for a very long time. I will miss him so much! Condolences to family and friends.
Lynette Garlan
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