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Harvey Hermer Obituary
"It's the Harve!" — Harvey Hermer would always shout out that greeting when he phoned. Mr. Hermer, 59, was an ebullient person, single, and loved to make friends, said Joel Beja, who married Mr. Hermer's niece, Susan. If someone liked the Yankees, he did. If they liked the Mets, he would switch.
"He just wanted to have a good time with you," said Mr. Beja.
Mr. Hermer was an electrician. He was raised in Brooklyn. He had been a body builder, and was proud that he worked out at the same gym as Lou Ferrigno, who played "The Incredible Hulk" on television. Mr. Hermer was also a fight fan, and had season tickets for the Columbia University football team. He never went to college, but regarded Columbia as his home team.
As an electrician, he was dependable. On Sept. 11, he was working at Cantor Fitzgerald at 1 World Trade Center and his boss left him in charge of a crew on the 105th floor.
Sometimes Mr. Hermer would just disappear for a while, said Mr. Beja. Then the phone would ring, and there he would be: — "It's the Harve!"
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Harvey and I were friends in the late 60s. He loved to come to my house and listen to my Dad tell WW 2 stories. <br />This is a picture of him before we went to a party. What he wrote in the back of the picture, was epic Harvey. <br />Rest In
Marilyn Mahler
September 11, 2019
I was good friends with Harvey in the late 60s. He would love to come to my house and listen to my Dad tell him war stories.
I am posting a picture of him before we went to a party. On the back is a Harvey, epic autograph, so typical of Harvey.
Geoff Kirwan
September 11, 2018
I never had the pleasure of meeting you Harve (may I call you Harve?) but you sound like a wicked cool guy and I'm sorry for your family's loss.
June Hermer-Fried
September 12, 2016
I wish Ricky got to know you. Miss you Uncle Harvey.
June Hermer-Fried
September 12, 2016
It was so hot at Tracy's wedding that we had to cool off in the Long Island Sound. Miss you so much Uncle Harvey.
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July 1, 2016
I was a young journeyman when we were partnered up together. We worked together on the 52nd floor of tower 2 and I benefited from your experience thank you and I was sorry to hear of your passing
Marty Senalll
November 6, 2014
As the years pass I never forget you. Sleep in peace my friend.
Susie Hermer
May 6, 2014
Happy Birthday Uncle Harv. We may have lost you on 9/11, but you will always be in our hearts. I love and miss you so much!
June Hermer-Fried
June 14, 2012
I was just thinking about you and put your name in the computer. This site came up and I was so please to read all the nice things your friends had written. I miss you so much Uncle Harvey. I wish my kids (your gread nephews) had gotten to know you better. Ricky still has the cap he "stole" from you.
Marty Senall
October 12, 2011
As 9/11 has passed once more my fond memories of my friend Harvey once again flashed through my mind. Each and every football season Harve would come to one of the games I coached. That weas 35 years of awaiting his visit. If there is a football heaven I know you are there and still a Blue Devil. I love you man.
Marty
September 11, 2011
9/11/2011
I will never forget my friend "The harve' all the good times we had in the city with Davey, wally and Joyce forever your friend may you rest in peace love Lolly winer
Denise
September 11, 2010
May God keep you as an angel Harvey, and grant you and your family peace.
Billy Davis
October 9, 2008
I was The Harv's apprentice in 1989-90. We had great times at work and on fishing trips. I could write a book on the stories he told and the laughs we had.
I hadn't seen him for many years, and then our mutual friend T Foo set up a reunion at a Yankee game on September 10, 2001. We sat there for three hours in our seats as the game was delayed by rain, not a single pitch thrown, and finally was called (cancelled). We had a ball talking about old times and still had a great time without any baseball.
On our way back to Manhattan, I tried to convince the Harv to go out for a few drinks but he said if he got started, he may stay out late and not be able to go to work the next day. The Harv was trying to be good. He was very responsible to the job.
I'll never forget him swinging the taxi cab door closed, with the same smile on his face as his profile photo here, as I made a last ditch effort in trying to get him to stay out late with us.
T Foo and I feel very fortunate to have had that "going away party" with the Harv the night before the tragedy. Thanks Harv.
Ralph Schroeder
November 19, 2007
Harv when ever I think of 9/11/01 I think of you . I have a laugh a lot of people do not knowYou were color Blind For a Electrician you have to know colors. Iremember when you told me we had a big laugh in all the years we worked together I never knew
Kristine
November 7, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
P Tabbernor
November 3, 2006
In remembrance....
Harvey Hermer in the 1960's with Siamese cat Crooksey,,,
Jan Marlyn
September 11, 2006
Harvey at home 305 E. 72nd. St NYC.. The heiht of the 60's.. With Siamese cat Crooksey.
Harvey Hermer and Jan Marlyn Coney Island
Jan Marlyn
July 2, 2006
One more photo.. Harvey Hermer and Jan Marlyn in the 60's..
Harvey with Jody Bradley, Harvey's dog, Phedra and Jody's dog Camey.
Jan Marlyn
July 2, 2006
Kathy & Richard Hermer
October 29, 2004
We are sorry for your loss.
September 11, 2003
Rest in Peace Harvey.
Jan Staniland (neé Dunphy)
September 11, 2002
Dearest Harve, a year later and Tina Simmons and I wanted to say that we are thinking of you and we speak about you often.
Love from Jan and Tina
George Pena
September 1, 2002
It has been 42 years since our last meeting on the Tilden High School Football Team. You will be missed by all. God bless you Harvey.
Susan and Artie Elefant
June 20, 2002
We spent a wonderful day in April
with Harvey, Marc Hayman and our
selves at a Yankee Game. Harvey
was looking to retire and go
to all the Yankee games with Artie.
We know you from High School we
will remember you for every Harvey.
We have lost a very good friend.
Alan Sacks and Marty Hefner , Marc
and us will miss you and your
smile and fun times spent together.
Bolton's and Merow's
June 6, 2002
We never forgot you and you'll always be in our hearts. We have fond memories of you and the times we spent together as teens in Brooklyn. With love forever, Sheila, Helene, Beverly, and Lewis.
Angie Campbell
April 30, 2002
May God Bless you and keep you forever more.
Harve and Tina October 2000
Tina Simmons
April 17, 2002
Harvey, Remember this picture we had taken on Columbus Avenue, October 2000. I was over from London, and you told me that you were looking forward to retiring to Lake Tahoe.
Miss you Harve
Fond Memories
Tina
Reg Harrison
March 20, 2002
The boy you see in the picture is my son Michael and that was 24 short years ago.I met Harve only once and I remember him as a happy guy. I hope he had the best of life from that moment. From the number of names signed in here it looks like he did.
If theres a heaven I hope he`s there.
Reg Harrison (UK)
Harve in 1977
Jan Dunphy
March 20, 2002
Picture of Harve in his apt on E72nd (I think) in 1977. He is laughing with Michael Harrison who is now 25 and living in Manchester, England. Also with him fellow Brit Bill Tustian who I think lives in CT now.
Jan Dunphy
March 13, 2002
Harvey, you were a lovely friend for me & quite a few of us (the English contingent) to have when we all lived in Manhatten in 70's and 80's. You were still in touch with Tina Simmons who I am seeing next weekend. She was the one who told me about you. God rest your soul Harve.
Love Jan
Lesley Harrison
March 13, 2002
Harve: How sorry am I that we were supposed to get together for dinner two years ago, and I was ill and had to cancel. Haven't seen you for years but have great memories of the early carefree seventies in New York, when you were so much fun and always smiling (when you weren't asleep!) Much love from your Brit friend. Rest in Peace.
February 2, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL MAN HARVEY HERMER AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS.GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01.AMEN
Ralph Schroeder
January 13, 2002
Harv I remember working together in the early 80's you ,frankie and me 15 broad st. 75 broad st. for Lowy& Donnath remembering good times
Teresa Jahn
December 29, 2001
I am a member of IBEW Local 15 and we are deeply sorry for your loss of Harvey. May Harvey's smile, life and love live on in those who love him. May the words, "It's the Harve!" continue bringing a smile to your hearts. Our hearts cry with you in your loss of Harvey.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Greg Olsen
November 27, 2001
All of us associated with Local 3 will miss you.
Greg Olsen
College Helper (1963-66)
Robert Williams
November 21, 2001
Harve, You always said you'd get to heaven before me, Well my friend you made it. Save a seat for me.
Always remember, "NEVER AGAIN"
your friend, Bob Williams
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