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Lois Pierce
March 4, 2024
To a wonderful father who lived a good life. Lois
Robert Shaw
March 2, 2024
I think of you often. You and my dad were the best of friends. I´m sure you are both marking your mark in after world!
Lois Pierce
March 3, 2019
We said mourner's prayer yesterday. The light of remembrance burned brightly in his memory. Amy and I shared an aliyah in his memory. Many happy memories, Bob Shaw was indeed a true friend and a real straight shooter, no b.s. What's more precious than a true friend? Now I am going to blubber.
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Robert Shaw
March 2, 2019
When I look at back my father's life I often think of about how happy my dad was to hanging out with Harvey in Beach Haven West. They were the best of best buddies. Miss them both.
April 14, 2013
Remembering my father fondly on this date, which was his wedding anniversary. Married April 14, 1947. Lois
Lois Pierce
December 25, 2012
Holidays are a time for remembering happy times in the past when we were children. Although we can never return to our childhood, we can remember, with a smile, happy memories.
November 11, 2012
Dear Dad, On this Veteran's Day, I want to take the time to thank you for your service to this Nation in hot and miserable climates far, far from home. Lois
Susan Katz
March 8, 2012
Dear Lois, Debbie, and Amy and all of your families,
My mother Muriel passed away on Monday March 5th in Scottsdale AZ. Because of pre-arrangements etc, the funeral is not until Sunday in New Jersey and Michael and I will sit at Michael's Sunday and Monday.
In these interim days I have been thinking a lot about Mom's friends and their families who were my friends too. You all were our major friends down the street in Bloomfield when we were all little and for many years after.
I am hoping that my mother has met up with your folks wherever they may be and they are all together again. My father is still alive in Arizona.
My belated condolences to all of you
Susan Katz
December 7, 2009
Dear Lois, Amy and Debbie,
My Dad asked me to find out about your Dad a while ago. He had received a card with no return address saying he was moving to a nursing home. We never did find out where. I am sorry for your loss. I remember all of you and Harvey and Shirley mostly from Bloomfield - before I was 5. I remember the big reclining chair in your living room.
There are other memories from Livingston and you all at our house in Verona.
My folks are still alive. They are living in an Atria community in Tucson so I don't get to see them very much. I'll be down next month for a visit.
Hope you all are well.
Susan Katz
Dad, Uncle Milton and Selma 02/1965
December 6, 2009
Dad During WWII
December 6, 2009
Amy Lyons
December 6, 2009
Dear Dad,
I was looking at your beautiful carivings at Thanksgiving and thinking of you with lots of love. You are missed and always will be.
Amy
Lois Pierce
November 29, 2009
Thank you for your service to our Nation. In this time when many young people are putting their lives on the line in other conflicts, your sacrifice is appreciated by us all.
Lois Pierce
November 26, 2009
Dear Dad,
Amy, Debbie and Lois are thinking of you this Thanksgiving. You are at our dinner table in memory and in our hearts. Love, your daughters
November 11, 2009
Dear Dad,
I really did have a good time visiting with you when you were at the Atria. It was always nice seeing you then.
I have been thinking about our fun times together at the beach or visiting with cousins David, Jackie and Myra. You were always such a support to your family. We were so lucky to have you there for us.
Love, Lois
May 25, 2009
Dear Dad,
I just want to thank you this Memorial Day for your service defending our great nation. You had to endure a lot of hardships moving from place to place. You were in North Africa, Calcutta, India, and Kun Ming, China. Love from us all, Lois, Debbie and Amy
Lois Pierce
November 29, 2008
I have lyrics of some of those old-fashioned songs you used to sing going over and over in my mind. Like the Darktown Strutters Ball, You Are, etc. I remember the happy times and how lucky I was to have a father who loved me.
I was thinking about you on Veterans' Day. You served your country in the far reaches of China, in North Africa, and in Calcutta, India. That was really tough. I remember your stories of anti-semitism from some of your fellow soldiers. But the Jewish soldiers stuck together and helped each other out. Like you said the Jewish men shared a tent in North Africa so they wouldn't be harrassed so much. Well, still thinking about you. Love, Lois
Lois Pierce
August 12, 2008
Dear Dad,
It has been a half a year since you passed away, but it seems like yesterday. You suffered so for so many years. Probably you were in pain for most of your adult life, but you didn't complain too much. Then you took care of your wife as she slowly went down hill. You bravely faced each new day with the determination to make it as good as you can. Your stubbornness was hard on your three daughters who wanted to help you two. You wanted to keep your independence as long as you could. I do respect that. Although it may not have been in your best health interest, it was in your best mental health interest. There is something to be admired for that. You kept the two of you together with sheer determination. I am glad that you and mom were able to thoroughly enjoy Debbie and her family those last years and be so close to them. Debbie took good care of you both.
I will remember how you loved to sing. It was your way of having fun. You read the newspaper every day. That is unfortunately an art that is being lost nowadays with the internet and t.v. You loved to eat and enjoyed good food. Your grandson, Lawrence, enjoys cooking his very spicy foods and trying out new recipes. He especially enjoys making pizza. That is a legacy from you. It certainly didn't come from me or Paul. I remember when you taught me how to ride a bicycle on Ampere Parkway. You did know how to be patient sometimes. Dad, you gave your wife, your mother and us three kids a very good start to life. I will be forever grateful for that.
There are a lot of happy memories from Bloomfield, from Livingston, from the shore, from California. You fixed up the house on Sykes Avenue so nice with the fountain and the barbecue pit in the back yard. The last time that Debbie and I went past the house, it still had the pit. The house looked a lot smaller than when I was growing up in it. Funny, how that happens. It was nice having cousins come and visit and having the barbecues in the back yard, too. You always worked hard. I am glad you were able to retire at a fairly young age in order to enjoy life.
Love, Your Daughter, Lois
David Herskovitz
May 4, 2008
To add more than what has been already said about my uncle I can't. To me he is not repalceable. The closeness between him and I will never be broken. Not many people know that Harvey gave me my first job, working for him as a young kid in Newark. Not only did I work for him but on the weekend we would do some surf fishing together. All though apart he and I are still surf fishing together. David Herskovitz
Don Derk
April 5, 2008
It is so sad to say goodbye to a parent No words can help lift the sorrow We at Hotshots Photo send our thoughts and prayers to you and the family.
Mom and Dad - Spray Beach NJ - June 1985
March 31, 2008
Lori Litel
March 25, 2008
Dear Amy, Debbie, Lois,
i was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your Dad. I have the fondest memories of Harvey with his snow-blower clearing away the snow from the enormous driveways of our Livingston houses. I also remember that amazing tobagan run that he built going all the way down Tremont Terrace, alongside of which your house ran!
More loving neighbors than the Fruchtman family could not exist. I appreciated being the tag-along extra family member just as Amy was in mine.
Beach Haven was always a blast though I think I can still recall the icky smell of fish cleaning in the back of the house. LOL.
I join my Dad and brothers is saying we deeply valued your Dad and the whole Fruchtman family.
With love,
Lori (Lafer) Litel
David Lyons
March 25, 2008
Harvey was a wonderful father-in-law to me, always full of humor and generosity. I truly enjoyed our many conversations about the old days. I will miss him very much.
Dad Focusing Intently on the Touch Up – May 2007
March 24, 2008
Dad Touching Up A Carving - May 2007
March 24, 2008
Caroline Karl
March 23, 2008
Amy, Debbie and Lois,
I was so sorry to hear about your dad passing away. He will truly be missed by a lot of people. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Amy Lyons
March 20, 2008
I am having a hard time separating dad’s passing with mom’s passing only one year and four months earlier. As my parents I always felt the two of you were a unit. I was comforted when we lost mom because dad was still around. There is a certain finality with the passing of the second parent that makes the grieving process even more slow and painful. It’s a surreal numbness, like loosing a piece of myself, of my history. Who can I talk to who knows me as well as you and mom? Both mom and dad played a different but critical role in my upbringing, and in my adult life. But time moves on and no one ever wants to say goodbye, the inevitable loss to occur. Dad was a kind, caring and wonderful parent, grandparent, uncle, family member and friend. His artistic talent and intelligence was outstanding, and he influenced and enriched my life more than I can say, as I know he did others. I am grateful to you dad, love you, and will remember and miss you always. Both you and mom will always be a part of me. As Lois said, your legacy will live on in many people's lives. The kind messages in this Guest Book from family and friends are truly a comfort to me.
Ellen Neumark
March 20, 2008
Amy, Lois & Debbie- I was saddened to hear that you lost your father. I remember he and your mother coming down from Dixon for my son's 2nd birthday party 10 years ago. I remember seeing how happy he was to be surrounded by family and friends at the 50th anniversary party you put on for your mom and dad. He certainly will be missed by those who knew him. On behalf of Dan, Griffith, my father Ben Kalmuk and myself, we send our most sincere condolences.
Michelle Margolin
March 19, 2008
Amy, Lois, Debbie:
Sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of your father and your house when we went to cousins club meetings when we were all children.
Michelle
Jan Maupin
March 19, 2008
Lois, Debbie & Amy,
I am so sorry to hear about your father's passing. I enjoyed meeting your mother & father and know how important they both were to the 3 of you. Love,
Jan
Arleen Emmons
March 18, 2008
Dear Lois, Debbie, and Amy, I will always remember your dad, and your mom. What a great friendship our parents had over the years and what great memories we all share of that time. Les and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your families and will remember Harvey in our prayers this Easter season. Love to you all, Arleen Emmons
Anthony Lyons
March 17, 2008
wow...
Going to the funeral and reading this, seeing all of the wonderful things he's done for all of these people. It makes me wish I got to know him better when he was alive. Even though we have lost him, he lives on in all of our minds and in the beautiful artwork he left behind.
Robert Shaw
March 17, 2008
You will be greatly missed. My father and I often reminisce about Beach Haven West and growing up with you as our neighbor. More fishing trips then I can remember. You and my dad were quite the team, always up to some mischief and always making us laugh. I know my dad has always held a special place in his heart for you and honestly so do I. It is sad to have to say goodbye to one of the greatest men I’ve ever known.
Katie Lyons
March 17, 2008
It seems as if this never really happened. Grandpa has always been a huge part of my life and I still feel like we are going to call him up this weekend to say hello. And when they lived in California, we always took him and grandma out to Lyons to get something to eat. And even though going out to restuaunts wasnt really grandpas thing, he would still come along. But he didnt come along just for himself. He came along because he would always see the big smile on grandmas face when she could eat some soup and talk to her grandchildren. And that was simply amaizing to me. Grandpa, you will be missed and although you and grandma didnt pass away together, that is how you two will always be remembered, together.
Love, Katie
Ruth Margolin
March 17, 2008
Dear Lois, Debbie and Amy,
Sorry to hear about your loss, your Dad always made me smile,
Ameena Ahmed
March 17, 2008
Dear Amy and Lois,
My condolences on your Dad's passing. While this is a very trying time for you, I'm sure your father was helped by having family at his side.
Love,
Ameena
Rika and Abigail Pierce
March 17, 2008
Dear Mama Lois, Debbie, Amy, Andrew, for others who love Grandpa Harvey,
Abigail and I are terribly sorry for your lost. Even though it is time for us to admit those time comes someday... We really wished we would've got to see Grandpa Harvey and Grandma Shirley in person... Please take care of yourself and let me know anything I can do for you.
Sending our deepest love to you,
Rika and Abigail
Nancy Chatfield
March 17, 2008
Oh Amy,
So sorry cousin. I rejoice for Harv, but I know this is a very difficult passage for you, Debbie & Lois... me too by the way. I loved him too. Wish I could be with you and I will, just not visibly.
So much love and sympathy,
Nancy
Anita, Jack, Ken and Jason Herskovitz
March 17, 2008
Amy, Debbie and Lois,
Jack and I wanted to express not just our deepest and sincerest sympathies for your loss, but to let you know how much your parents meant to us and how spending summers with them in Long Beach Island impacted all of us.
Your dad was not just Uncle Harvey, he was so smart and so much fun....he was Henny Youngman, Dr. Seuss and Disneyworld for our boys and for us......a week down the shore was guaranteed sun, fun and constant laughter.
Your Mom and Dad became such a big part of our lives for so many years, they were like another pair of grandparents for Ken and Jason...they were both loving and giving to all of us and for that Jack and I are eternally grateful.
Life always seems to get in the way of being able to see everyone we want and would love to see...raising our family, our careers, getting the boys thru college, and now we are going to be grandparents ourselves in May...but please believe me that your parents remained in our minds and hearts and were always part of our prayers. Both Ken and Jason were touched profoundly by your parents and the memories remain precious to them.
They were so saddened when we told them Uncle Harvey had passed, they loved him very very much, and so enjoyed the humor he shared with our family.
I am not sure if Jack and I will be able to get there for the funeral...Jack has been sick with a bronchial infection for the last few days...but please please know that our hearts are with you at this time and we are extending our deepest condolences to all of you and your families.
Our sorrow is profound but our memories will always bring smiles to our faces and a warm place in our hearts.
We would love to make a donation in both Harvey and Shirley's names to a charity or a cause that would have meaning to them and to all of you as well. Please let us know where we can send that donation when you have a chance to send a reply.
Once again, our hearts are heavy at this time and we share in your loss and sorrow...he was a wonderful wonderful human being and his memory will live on in our hearts.
All our love,
Anita, Jack, Ken and Jason -
Karen Sandler
March 17, 2008
Hi Lois, Deb and Amy,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He was a wonderful man with a good sense of humor. I always think of him smiling. The summers I spent with you as a teenager at the Jersey shore will always be with me as highlights in my life with my cousins. They would not have been possible without the generosity of your parents.
Love to you all,
Our deepest sympathy,
Cousin Karen (Mironov) Sandler, along with my husband David and son Jack
Scott Herskovitz
March 17, 2008
Dear Debbie, Lois , and Amy,
I was very sorry to hear of Uncle
Harvey's passing. Please know
our families thoughts and prayers
are with you all.
Love,
Scott, Jackie, and Michael Herskovitz
Maimoona Ahmed
March 17, 2008
Dear Lois, Debbie & Amy,
I was so sad to hear of cousin Harvey's passing. The last time I saw him, he was with cousin Shirley visiting my mother in 2006. Now they are all gone. However, they are each in our thoughts and prayers. I have memories from childhood of visiting when I thought NJ was just another borough of NYC (didn't everyone live in New York?). I loved all the wonderful wood carvings and paintings that Harvey created. Oh so talented! He has left so many ways to remember him. And best of all was his gentleness and kindness.
May God make this difficult time easy for you. May his memory always be with you. I think more about my mother and little things she said or did than when she was alive. We do assume our parents will somehow always be with us. Now we have become the older generation!
With love and prayers of serenity and peace.
Andrea and Steve Wolfert
March 16, 2008
Dear Cousins Lois, Debbie, Amy and families:
My parents, Lila and Joe, sisters, Barbara, Jodi and I have wonderful memories of summer visits with your family both at your wonderful home in Livingston and beach houses in Manahawkin and Long Beach Island, NJ.
We remember the great picnics with the "Cousins Club" in your backyard.
The entire Fruchtman family were always hospitable and we loved spending time with you.
Your Dad was special and we enjoyed seeing his carvings. Harvey and Shirley will always be remembered. Please know that we share your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Love, Andrea and Steve Wolfert
NY, CA, NY, CA, NY
Bob and Caroline Shaw
March 16, 2008
You are my closest friend. Caroline and I remember the great times we had with you and Shirley. We will always remember your children and ours growing up together at Beach Haven West.
My religious belief that we will meet again. That will be a joyous reunion.
Roberta Millstein
March 16, 2008
Dear Lois, Debbie, and Amy,
Uncle Harvey was a kind and welcoming uncle to my sister and me. I will miss his dry sense of humor most of all. My thoughts are with all of you.
Love,
Roberta
Martin and Myrna Silberman
March 15, 2008
We are very sorry to read about the passing of your father.He was a very kind, friendly and talented man. Even though we didn't see him that often, the times we did see him made a good impression on us. We will always remember the time when we visited his house in Livingston New Jersey and Harvey and Shirley were such wonderful host and hostess.
myra englander
March 15, 2008
Dearest Lois, Debbie & Amy
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. I have
had many Uncles, but Harvey was the only one who I Loved with all my heart. He was so good, kind and thoughtful, he will never be replaced and will live in my heart and memory forever.
Love to all of you
myra
Bob Cooper
March 14, 2008
Condolences and love from the Napa Coopers on Harvey's passing. May you find comfort and strength among family and friends during this time.
Bob, Robin, Abby & Graham
Jean and Reva Mayers
March 13, 2008
We would like to express our condolences to the Fruchtman family. May his memory be for a Blessing.
Katherine Klein
March 12, 2008
Lois,
I want to share my deepest sympathy and condolences for the loss of your father. Although he has passed, his memory will live on. I hope you can take comfort in all he shared with you.
With sympathy,
Katherine Klein
Barbara Bousley
March 12, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathy at the loss of your father. I lost my dad 28 years ago and still miss him, so I know how you must feel.
Harvey Kaplow
March 11, 2008
You are missed, burt not forgotten.
Lois Pierce
March 10, 2008
I learned more about you at your funeral than I did while you were alive. Your legacy will live on in many people's lives.
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