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Harvey Mendelson Obituary

Mendelson, Harvey REXFORD Harvey Mendelson, 90, passed away peacefully at his residence on May 26, 2022, with his loving family by his side. Born in the Bronx, he was the son of the late Abe and Ida (Schuster) Mendelson. Harvey was a graduate of Brooklyn Technical High School, earned his bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from City College of New York, obtained his master's degree in chemical engineering from New York University and would go on to receive his Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Harvey proudly served in The United Staes Army during the Korean War from 1953 - 1955. He was employed by Knolls Atomic Power Lab in Niskayuna as a nuclear engineer and manager of experimental engineering from 1959 until his retirement in 1992 at the age of 60. Harvey is survived by the love of his life and wife of 66 years, Arlene Gelwarg Mendelson; his loving children, Cyd Mendelson, Shari (Richard Briggs) Mendelson and Melissa (Kevin) Mack; his cherished grandchildren, Isabella Mack, Abigail Mack and Korrie (Terry) Rhoads; and adored great-grandchildren, Adam Mendelson-Busch and Kathryn Rhoads. Funeral services for Harvey will be held on Thursday, June 2, at 10 a.m. in Congregation Agudat Achim, 2117 Union St., Schenectady. Burial will follow in the Agudat Achim Cemetery. For directions or to leave a condolence message for the family online, please visit LevineMemorialChapel.com



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Published by Albany Times Union from May 29 to Jun. 1, 2022.

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Cheri Mac Masters

May 29, 2022

Harvey will be greatly missed here at Coburg. He and his wife, Arlene's, devotion to each other was exemplary. May we give her comfort and strength during this time of deep sorrow.

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