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for Harvey Liebman
sandra provence
November 27, 2007
Harvey You where known to all of my family and you made many pices for us and you helped our 2 sons with there engagement rings the pices that we got from you will always be remberd most fondly and i can hear you now saying (Where's your Husband Or Bring him in we will get something great picked out)Harvey you where truly loved by more people then you know! missing you fondley~Sandra
Yossi Fuchs
August 10, 2007
I met Harvey in 1972 when he came to my kibbutz in Israel as a volunteer. We became the best of friends from then on. Harvey returned to England and I eventually came to live in the US. We kept up with one another and in 1983 Harvey came to the states and settled down near me, in Palm Beach Gardens. In 1985 I left the US and retuned to "the old country" but Harvey and I always kept in contact. 11 years ago I came to visit Harvey with Galia, my wife, and she too, as everyone did, was absolutely taken by his special personality. Harvey came to visit us in Israel and we had a wonderful time together.
Harvey was a very important part of my life, he was truly my best friend; one you did not have to speak with every day but could easily catch up on things even after 6 months without communication. I was absolutely shocked when Shirlee, our mutual friend, called to tell me how sick Harvey was. Two weeks later I had the opportunity to come to Florida and visit Harvey. I am gratefull for that. Harvey was in good spirits when I saw him, and very brave in his decision not to fight his illness. Yet I saw deep sadness in his eyes as if he was telling me; "It isn't fair, I am not ready to go". Saying goodbye to Harvey on that Saturday when I had to catch my flight back to Israel, was one of the hardest things I have ever done. I knew that was the last time I will see him and it tore me up. I think of Harvey a lot; he is really a part of me, a part of my youth, and he will always be there.
My dearest friend Harvey, we had such good times together, in Israel, in England and in Florida. I miss you very much.
Love and peace,
Yossi
George DeMoya
July 27, 2007
I was also in shock when I came by in early July to see Harvey. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. My wife and I, knew Harvey the moment we arrived here in West Palm Beach. We instantly took to him immediately. I would always stop by and chat with him. He would always clean my wife's jewelry while we chatted. He gave my little daughter her first earrings. A gift for free! That's the kind of man he was. I will miss him dearly and so will this earth. The world is in shortage of upstanding men. Rest peacefully Harvey. I still think of you when I pass your store.
Pam and Chuck Bowers
July 25, 2007
Dear Harvey and the Liebman Family and Friends,
My husband and I have known Harvey for just about as long as we have known each other since 1994. Harvey
helped design our beautiful wedding rings and also several other pieces of beautiful jewelry
that my husband surprised me with. And Harvey was definately the best at keeping secrets.
Harvey graced us by accepting our invitation to our wedding in 1998 and he had a great time. Of course, we sat him at a table surrounded by women and he certainly charmed them all, as Harvey always did.
It was with shock and sadness when
my husband saw the notice on the jewelry store door the other day.
Harvey was a beautiful human being and always had plenty of time to chat whenever we would stop in to
visit him.
We will miss you terribly Harvey, but we just know being in the jewelry business that you are that
SPECIAL DIAMOND IN THE HEAVENS when we gaze at the stars on clear nights.
We Love You Harvey and Our Deepest
Sympathy to all who loved you, both friends and family.
L Mandrell
July 10, 2007
I went today to see Harvey - I had another "challenge" of mine for him to work on - I am in utter shock and extremely saddened by what I found on his front window-I had no idea. Harvey never let on. He was just that way - he was so full of mischief-always laughing and joking around. Many a Saturday I would spend on one of his chairs chatting and looking at yet another book for an idea that he and I would "work on" together - nothing was ever impossible. He always would ask about my husband and his health. They got pretty friendly too when those special times would come - my husband always knew that going there to see Harvey would never be a bad idea when he needed a special gift for me. 10+ years we have known him and I cannot think of one time when he didn't have a smile on his face and that familiar twinkle in his eye! Harvey, my friend, you will be missed by both of us greatly - may those that you touched with the graciousness of your spirit always remember you and never lose fact of how lucky and blessed they were to have known you and called you friend.
Louis amd Mary Rodier
June 28, 2007
Harvey was like part of our family. He made my beautiful wedding ring and attended our wedding. We would stop by his store as much to see him as to purchase a lovely piece of jewlery or for a repair. He was a joy to be around and we will miss him so very much. He was a wonderful and kind gentle man. Mary and Louis Rodier.
LEN SEGAL
June 27, 2007
To our dear uncle Harvey, my dads brother.
Len & I will always remember you with love & affection, your mischevious sense of humour, your generous nature, loved by all who met you, a real mensch.
We will always remember you .
REST IN PEACE
love Lorraine & Len
Dick & Jan Campbell
June 26, 2007
I first met Harvey in 1999 through a friend, as I was looking for an engagement ring. We became good friends, and he designed the ring for my second wife, Jan. She and I stopped in many times, and Harvey was always willing to take the time to catch up on mutual friends and what was happening in our lives. He always seemed to have a piece of jewelry that Jan just couldn't live without, and he got me through many Christmases and birthdays. I saw Harvey last summer when we all met with friends (Hunt and Olivia) and he never let on anything was wrong. I was shocked when I saw the sign in the store window, then the obituary. We have lost a great and trusted friend, and will truly miss him.
Patti Wiedman
June 25, 2007
How does anyone say goodbye to anyone as special as Harvey. He possessed a special charm that could take a part of your heart without you ever knowing it. He made all of our lives so much richer and he gave so freely of himself never asking anything in return. How could a jeweler and the mailman become such good friend? Eventually to include the mailman's family. Harvey we might have met late in life but time cannot measure love. I will always treasure every moment of my time with you. I will always love you more. I said it first. Thanks for blessing our lives. Bill, Patti and Jazzmine
Cliff Hill
June 24, 2007
Harvey,I shall miss Him as much as any dear and closest friend can.My only consolation is that the many Harveyisms He left behind here in England and in His adopted country will remain a permanent legacy of his unique character. I first met Harvey when I started work at an off street bookmakers,(slighty illegal at the time)before the advent of betting shop's and even though he was only fifteen years old, he was one of the main settlers there. He was also living on his own in a small room,(come broomcupboard) at stamford hill and I invited him to come to stay at my mother's house along with my three brother's and two sisters,it was a very large house with fourteen rooms,Harvey accepted and that is where the saga began. I could write a book on the many shennanigons that ensued from then on, but that will be for another day. All I can say Harvey I shall miss you Cliff.
Claudia Shomade(Hill)
June 24, 2007
My Dad Cliffs Best friend and to me Harvey was "Godfather" Harvey the only Godparent I have and will ever have.I was devasted when I first heard about his illness.I hoped and prayed for his recovery but unfortunately it was not enough.I know Harvey kept his Courage and Strength til the very end and I am so sorry for him and all that knew and loved him that he had to go so soon..I will always miss my "Godfather" Harvey but I know my Sister Simone will be looking after him and making him make her a ring or too..Another wonderful person gone too soon...Heaven must be an amazing place.
Barbara Blumenfeld
June 24, 2007
Dear Liebman Family and close friends,
Harvey was a very special man with a gift for making everyone who walked into his life feel welcome.
I came to him on a recommendation and we became friends as well as he became my jeweler.
Recently, my daughter fell in love with a man from England and he was so delighted about this chapter of my life. She wanted to buy him a special present to bring to England and Harvey suggested a bracelet that he himself always wore.
He was so delighted that my daughter came in to the store and purchased this gift. He kept asking me if her friend liked the gift and was so happy to hear he loved it.
How saddened when I returned from a recent trip to hear of Harvey's passing and on my birthday.
He will be sorely missed.
He was truly a special human being.
Pamela Berteau
June 22, 2007
Dearest Family and Friends of Harvey, What a terrible loss we have suffered; as well you all know. Harvey was a very special person. I met Harvey shortly after he bought Martin's Jewelry shop and I have been visiting and buying jewelry from him ever since. We had a joke between us that he was my "evil" jeweler as I could always find some sweet and special piece at his shop and even though I did not spend lots of money, Harvey always was happy to stay open later, spend time and give real interest to me as not just a customer but as a fellow human being. Men like Harvey do not come along every day and he will be missed beyond what words can say. I believe that Harvey is in a loving place with loving people because Harvey was love. He showered it on me and I know that I am not alone in what I felt for Harvey. I did not type anything on this site before because I was in too much shock but it would not be right not to honor Harvey and to say that he was a very special person in my life. Fondly, Pamela
STELLA ENGLESTEIN
June 22, 2007
STELLA ENGLESTEIN . Harveys sister WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL HIS WONDERFULL FRIENDS FOR THERE KIND THOUGHTS
monty liebman
June 21, 2007
monty and ann liebman.harveys brother and sister in law would like to thank all his friends for there kind thought and friendship to harvey
Hunt & Olivia Throop
June 21, 2007
I don´t know what to say. I´ve lost a good friend and a part of my life. It´s June 21st and I just got this terrible news from an email. I´m in Brasil six and a half years now, but my wife and I would always stop by Harvey´s store with each visit. I´ve known Harvey since the early 80´s. We met at a gym and became friends. From first wife to girlfriends after divorce, to second wife, I was with Harvey to buy special gifts. As I´m a dental technician, our techniques for fabrication were similar, and therefor had similar interests.
I´ll always remember how Harvey dealt with solicitors over the phone. When they asked for the person in charge, he would direct them to ``Mr. Farmer``, who naturally wasn´t there. And whenever they called back and asked for ``Mr. Farmer`` he would know how to deal with them.
Harvey, I´ll see you again some day. My heart is heavy ,my tears are full. It was an honor for us to have you as a part of our lifes.
Tchau Harvey!
Love, Hunt and Olivia
Kathleen & Matt Slater
June 19, 2007
We moved to Florida in 1997 and I needed a jeweler to check and appraise my ring for an insurance policy. I was given a list of jewelers to visit and Harvey was the nicest one on the phone and assured me he could check the ring on the spot. I didn't have to leave it with him for a long time. He instantly gained my trust and my business.
Soon after that, my brand new wedding band lost some stones in it and Harvey fixed that ring and so began a long history with Harvey. I would visit him once or twice a year and we would catch up on things. I would pick out pieces for a birthday or anniversary and he would tell my husband which pieces I loved.
Last year, Harvey helped me design a 10 year anniversary band. I loved the ring and still do.
Harvey was so kind and so funny and such a wonderful person. I always looked forward to my visits to his shop. I will miss him very much.
Ariel McGovern
June 19, 2007
It was 1996, and my boyfriend and I got buzzed into this little jewelery shop. Harvey was so kind to us. Offered to help my boyfriend with any paperwork for the INS- because Joe came from Ireland. It was such a sweet gesture. Truly the kindness of strangers!
But Harvey wasn't a stranger for very long... Soon we were planning a wedding and a ring. Harvey let me spend days combing over books of rings until I found my dream ring. An Emerald cut emerald with diamond baguettes. How much that ring means to me now!
Oh Harvey , I miss you! I miss coming into the store and catching up. You were always so friendly and you taught me how giving kindness brings it back to you. You will be missed my friend, by so many, but especially,
The McGovern Family
Ariel, Joe. Sean, and Rosie
sharon goll
June 18, 2007
You were a wonderful uncle, harvey and i will miss you very much and will always remember you with love in my heart.
Gary Wilburn
June 17, 2007
Harvey, you are sorely missed by my wife & I. You were the rare person that I never heard a negative word from or about.On days I would stop by just to talk you always made me feel good about everything no matter how bad they seemed prior. Knowing you has been a pleasure & you will not be forgotten!
Mildred Cottrell
June 15, 2007
Harvey was such a special blessing. We had the pleasure of having him as our guest in our home for his First Thanksgiving and Christmas in the United States. Also we were so honored to have him as our real estate customer. He was the greatest and we are so sad about his death. We have some beautiful porcelain dessert dishes that he brought us one year from England. He was so special and we will always miss him and treasure the years that we knew him. Our love and sympathy to his family and friends. Lennie and Mildred Cottrell
Linda Mitten
June 14, 2007
I was very shocked and saddened when my son called to tell me of Harveys passing.. That is how I met Harvey about 6 years ago ,when my son sent me to pick out my christmas gift. My son gave me too gifts that year a beautiful bracelet and a even more beautiful friend,Harvey was so kind and always smiling and would treat you like family.I loved to ring the bell at the store as I knew there was always a friend on the other side.
Our loss is heaven's gain. My son and I send our most heartfelt sympathy to Harvey's family.
Robert& Linda Mitten w.p.b. Fl
jean jefcoate
June 13, 2007
Dear Harvey missing you like you will never know. You will always be in our hearts xxxxx
Jean and Freddie.
my last visit with you harvey
June 13, 2007
nicola harrison
June 13, 2007
To my dearest uncle harvey, you lit up my life when i was a child in a way you will never know. I am so very grateful for the time i got to spend with you before you left us. I still cant believe you are gone. You were so ill Harvey but all you worried about was making sure we were all ok in those last weeks. I cannot believe how you kept your humour and showed such bravery till the end. I love you more harvey you have just left such a hole in my life. xxx
Jere Reddecliff
June 13, 2007
We will very much miss a family friend of nearly 30 years.
Patricia Mandigo
June 13, 2007
Even though we have moved to Tennesse, Harvey remained my friend. We kept in touch. I am glad that our paths have crossed and feel blessed to have known him. Patty Mandigo
Wilma Roy
June 12, 2007
I met Harvey many years ago through a mutual friend and he was always upbeat, funny, generous and kind to all who knew him. Harvey will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Harvey will forever remain in our hearts.
Darren and Lisa Eastwood
June 11, 2007
Sorrow fills our hearts. We will miss Harvey so much. Words cannot express what an incredible man Harvey was.
Shirley Hein
June 11, 2007
A friend just told me this afternoon about Harvey's sudden and unexpected passing.
Harvey was part of a large circle of friends who would gather each Friday evening for dinner and fellowship. I was blessed to share with them several times. Two of the circle, George and Sheila, were friends of mine, and I also worked with Sheila for many years at J. J. Taylor Companies. She kept me in stitches with stories of Harvey and his marvelous sense of humor. He attended several company Christmas parties as a guest of one of the employees, and we always enjoyed his presence.
I was thinking about Harvey this weekend, while looking at a favorite ring that he had fixed about 10 years ago. It was getting a little thin on the bottom, and I thought "I must get to West Palm to see Harvey and have him fix me up for another 10 years..." I truly was stunned to get that sad e-mail today.
To all of Harvey's family and friends, please accept my deepest condolences in your loss. The world has lost another good person. May we all remember and learn from his wonderful spirit and love for others.
Mona and Don
June 11, 2007
Harvey. We will miss you. Rest in peace old friend.
Arthur Diamond
June 10, 2007
We shall always treasure our memories of Harvey and consider
our lives enriched during the moments we knew him. He was a true
gentleman of the "old school".
May he rest in Peace!
Ruth & Arthur Diamond
Paul Rouleau
June 10, 2007
We have known Harvey for 15 years. He made my wedding ring, Gladys' gold heart with a key hole & my key. We've been asked many times where we got them & we sent them to Harvey. We've sent our whole family and many friends to him. He will be greatly missed. He was a great friend.
Jim & Keryn
June 10, 2007
We are saddened to hear of Harvey's passing. He was a wonderful person and I always enjoyed stopping by to chat with him. We met Harvey almost 10 years ago when my husband was looking for a specific ring, it was Christmas Eve and Jim didn't have all the cash, Harvey said "take it and come back with the money" -- just so Jim would have a gift for me on Christmas morning. Harvey had never seen Jim before, but we have sinced learned, that was just how Harvey was. A true gentleman and a very kind spirit. He will be missed.
Kathy Wojdyla
June 9, 2007
Harvey was my neighbor for over 10 years, I am so missing seeing him every morning in the driveway picking up his paper with a big smile and a smart remark, to start my day with laughter.
Love and miss you, Kathy
Curtis,Elsa,Haley Barber
June 9, 2007
He was a good man He will be missed
Ingrid Webster
June 9, 2007
You are in my heart forever. Thank you for being my friend!
WAYNE & VALERIE YOHE
June 9, 2007
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO HARVEYS FAMILY. WE HAVE KNOWN HARVEY FOR QUITE A NUMBER OF YEARS, AND HE WILL BE MISSED FOR SURE.
IN OUR VISITS TO HIS STORE, HE WAS VERY INFORMATIVE ABOUT HIS JEWELERY AND THAT IS WHY WE
CONTINUED TO COME BACK TIME AND AGAIN.
WE WILL ALSO MISS BRINGING HARVEY BOTTLES OF WINE WHEN WE WOULD COME ACROSS A GOOD ONE,AND ALSO BRINGING IN BAGELS AND CREAM CHEESE ON OUR VISITS ON SATURDAYS.
ONCE AGAIN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO HARVEYS FAMILY.
Traci Buick
June 9, 2007
It was always fun to visit Harvey at the jewelry store. He was always so helpful and had such a warm sense of humor and wit. He will be missed by many.
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