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for HARVEY KATZ
Anne Hayek, Needham
June 3, 2022
My belated but heartfelt condolences to all your family on the loss of Harvey. He was a delightful and engaging human being, demonstrated again and again with customers of all sorts in the hardware store over the years. He undeniably choose the right profession for himself at such a young age with this wonderful way of walking in the world!
Dick and Bonnie Ruggiero, Needham
May 21, 2022
Gary, jeff, Wendy
Sorry for our late, but sincere condolences. Please count us in with all the many others who will and have missed not seeing..´Harvey´ .. at the helm. He and you both have contributed so much to Needham. You run a great business....in his absence. Great to see you carry on. He would be proud of you. We look forward to supporting you when you reopen.
Judy Hadrick
May 19, 2022
I was so sorry to learn of your Dad and mother´s deaths and about the fire . Harvey and your staff have helped me for many years. I am thrilled you will eventually reopen. Sincerely, Judy and family
Julie Peterson Tierney
May 18, 2022
Harvey always made my mother smile and always said hi to everyone with a big smile whenever we were in the store. So sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to your family.
Michaela Fanning
May 9, 2022
Your father always treated me well every time I was in the store. And he was so very proud of his family. He will be missed by many . . .
Deanna Young
May 6, 2022
Our family moved to the area 23 years ago, found Harvey´s and made weekly visits as a family. Harvey always had a tootsie pop for the kids! Then one day, he had one for me, when the kids were too old. Deepest sympathies, the Young family
Deb Brock Brodeur
April 20, 2022
We wanted to send our Sympathy and love from the entire Brock Family. Harvey was a great, wonderful man. He will be sorely missed by all! It was always such a joy to walk in to Harvey´s and be helped and supported every time!
Maureen Atkins
April 19, 2022
Going into Harvey´s was always a pleasure- always a friendly greeting and offer of assistance. Harvey was a joy to deal with as well as his two wonderful sons. We have moved from Needham and will never encounter a store like Harvey´s. May he rest in pease knowing the world was a better place with him in it.
Stuart L. Cohen
April 18, 2022
Harvery was, you will remember, my second cousin. His grandfather Herman Katz and my grandfather Max Cohen of Chicago (born Mendel Katz) were brothers and both born in Zasliai, Lithuania. They were the sons of Zalman and Ita (nee Heller) Katz. Harvey and his children were all very kind when we got to meet you the summer of 2005 while our daughter danced with the Boston Ballet. The attached photo was taken in Miami Beach, Florida and is (from left to right) Harvey's grandmother Sonya (Sophie) Kovenskiy Katz, my mother Evelyn Ruth Cohen (also later married a man named Cohen), my grandmother Mayme Burton Cohen, and Mrs. Frank Milner of Trenton, NJ. Both Harvey's grandfather Herman (born Naftali Hertz) Katz and my grandfather Max Cohen died in 1941. Frank Milner was a first cousin of both Herman and Max.
Nancy Bokron Lavigne
April 18, 2022
So sorry to hear of your loss . I have many fond memories of your whole family. His legacy will live on through your memories.
Amy and Howard Goldman
April 17, 2022
Harvey was one of the first people we met when we moved to Needham 30 years ago, and were making frequent visits to the store to get hardware items for our first home. He was always so helpful and pleasant. Over the years, we enjoyed our encounters.
Harvey was a fixture in our community and will be missed!
Sending the family our sincerest condolences as you mourn his passing.
Sincerely,
Amy and Howard Goldman
Christine Heer
April 17, 2022
I will never forget when we moved to the area 22 years ago and Mr. Katz helped me find everything I needed for our new household. He greeted me as I struggled to balance the mop and broom and said, "new house?" He reminded me of my own father (whom I missed dearly) and for many years I enjoyed our conversations and his sense of humor too. I always left the store with what I was looking for and so much more...a smile and a full heart. We are so sorry for you loss.
Brian Callahan
April 17, 2022
Harvey was always one of the best parts of Needham ! My father loved stopping in to The store and see his friend Harvey He will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to him and the family .
Steven and Sharon Manchel
April 17, 2022
30 years ago, we were new parents, new to Needham and first time home owners. I can´t remember the first problem I brought to Harvey, but I distinctly remember he solved it and did not make me feel (too) stupid. I never stopped coming back to the store, even when I didn´t actually need anything. He was extraordinary and always made you feel so well cared for. May his memory be a Blessing....
Sam Fischer
April 17, 2022
To the whole Katz family,
Deepest condolences on Harvey´s passing. For years and years he was like family to all of us.
Rip Harvey.
Past Needham Residents
April 14, 2022
Harvey was a wonderful guy who will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Our deepest sympathy to his family.
Jim Coady
April 13, 2022
My sincere condolences to Harvey's family. Harvey was one of a kind and a special man to so many Needham residents that had the pleasure to meet him. May he rest in eternal peace.
Mary Parker
April 13, 2022
Harvey was a gentleman, and always greeted customers with a big smile. He'll be missed.
Jodi Hackel Talarico
April 12, 2022
I am so sad to hear about Harvey. My history with the Katz Family goes back to summer camp in Maine. When I moved to Needham...my day was always made with a trip to Harveys, for something...to nothing but a "chat" . He made me smile every time I saw him. Even when I moved to NH...I still came. He was certainly something special...always will be, in my heart, always. My love and condolences to the whole Family. Wow, What a huge loss.
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