New York, New York
PICKER--Harvey. A physicist, inventor, businessman, educator, philosopher and friend died on March 22 at age 92. Mr. Picker ran Picker X-ray Company for 25 years. He was a well-known inventor of x-ray technology and groundbreaking developments including cobalt therapy for cancer, nuclear imaging...
Read MoreMr. Picker was a awesome person, he ran a wonderful company to work for I retired from there after 35 years.
I loved my job and working for Picker X-Ray, I wish the company was still going.
Frank Roper
March 19, 2021 | RICHMOND HTS, OH | Coworker
Sincerest condolences to the family of Dean Picker - a wonderful educator and leader. His kind are few and far between; SIPA was fortunate to have had him at its helm.
Sharon Delezenski Genin
April 04, 2008 | Paris, France
I will never forget Dean Harvey Picker's personal intervention to ensure that, as a poor foreign student, I received the necessary funding to attend Columbia University's School of Internaitonal Affairs. Finding out that I was of Armenian origin, he added with a reassuring smile, "Armenians are on the top of every list!"
My deepest sympathies to his two daughters.
Harut Sassounian
April 03, 2008 | Glendale, CA
I worked for Picker International for 16 years. As a former Bar Harbor, ME resident and Radiologic Technologist the role of Harvey and James Picker on Healthcare and Medical Imaging can not be measured, their contributions so large. I remember meeting Harvey personally at the 75th Aniversary of Picker at the RSNA in Chicago. He was a warm, brilliant and vibrant individual at that time. I will always remember his comments on the essence of running a great business that I practice even...
Peter Richards
April 01, 2008 | San Clemente, CA, CA
I had to work hard to persuade Harvey to fund my project- to train nursing home staff in Maine how to care for residents without using drugs and restraints. But he came around- and attended some of the trainings. A charming, brilliant man. I won't forget him.
Joan Sturmthal
March 28, 2008 | Hallowell, ME
The end of an era for the family. Uncle Harvey was a constant educator in every aspect of life. My condolences to Gale and Bobbi.
Anne Kolker
March 27, 2008 | New York, NY
Harvey was a dear friend and mentor. I always treasured his advice and perspectives and enjoyed the many free-ranging conversations we had. He was a remarkable man who led a full and generous life.
Marion Kane
March 27, 2008 | Boston, MA
What a wonderful and generous man. Mr. Picker was an inspiration to so many. I am grateful for his counsel and guidance. He will be missed by many.
Harvey Berman
March 27, 2008 | Boston, MA
I was always Proud to be part of the Picker Family, And I loved working for Picker X-Ray for my nearly 35 years with the Company.
Frank Roper
March 26, 2008 | Richmond Heights, OH
