Freehold, New Jersey
1940 - 2017 (Age 77)
Herve FilionAGE: 77 •Hervé Filion, 77, the Legendary Harness Racing driver passed away on June 22nd. A viewing will be held Wednesday, June 28th from 2-7 PM at the Freeman Funeral Home, 47 East Main Street, Freehold followed by a procession to the Freehold Raceway for a final lap around the...
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I remember listening to races on the radio from Brandywine Racetrack when I was a kid and hearing the many races that he won. Then when I was older ended up working there. In addition to being the greatest rider, he was humble and kind to even lowly young men just starting out.
Doug Canfield
June 03, 2018 | Wilmington, DE
Now that you are gone, there is only one thing left to say. Simply put, you were the greatest of all time. I'm sure on your final lap around the track you were parked first over and you went by the leader anyway. The same as you did 15 thousand times before. Anyone who ever saw you drive will never forget. I know I won't. Now that you're in heaven, when you pull first over God will be just a little nervous on the front end. After all, he's only God but you are the mighty Filion.
Jack Cohen
September 05, 2017
Herve was The Best Ever. I respect, admire and honor Herve as the great man he was. May he Rest In Peace.
Todd Johnson
July 30, 2017 | Las Vegas, NV | Acquaintance
Your father was a great driver and a great man. He drove for us for many years. He was special with the 2YO babies never abusing them, just teaching them to be good racehorses.Whenever the kids were with us in the winners circle he always put them in the bike for the pictures. When they were not there, he always asked about them. When I told my son now 35 about his passing he said he just told someone the other day about Herve flying into the infield of Freehold raceway, in a helicopter to...
June 29, 2017
Sorry to hear about Hervé passing. Our thoughts are with Barbara, the kids and all the Filion family.
Bernie & Judi Leblanc
Ottawa Canada
Bernie Leblanc
June 29, 2017 | Ottawa, ON
RIP Herve.........we will never forget you...
john sannucci
June 27, 2017 | Linden, NJ
The man, the myth, the legend. Herve Filion was one of the most skilled harness horse drivers to have ever lived. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. Rest In Peace Herve
The Robillards
Alainah Robillard
June 27, 2017 | Colts Neck, NJ
Herve
June 27, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the Filion family and the entire harness racing industry. Herve was the greatest....a legend in his own time....and the "Babe Ruth" of harness racing. Innumerable loving fans would flock to the track to watch him drive. He could do it all and will never be forgotten.
Mike Sherman
June 27, 2017