In Memory Of
Leonard Jay Harvey
1926
2012
Leonard Jay Harvey
August 10, 1926 — December 1, 2012
COLONIE - Leonard Jay Harvey, 86, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospital.
He was born in Wall, Pennsylvania on August 10, 1926 and was the son of Gail and Sylvester Harvey. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Jane Sanders Harvey.
He was an Air Force veteran of WWII serving in logistics.
He is survived by his son William (Susan) Harvey of Albany, NY; his daughter, Gail (Richard) Cali of Auburn, NY; his granddaughters, Heather Harvey and Kelly (DJ) Geddes; his great granddaughters, Kalin Harvey and Rylee Geddes; his sister, Margaret VonBehren and her children Lynda, Cathy, Diane and David. He is also survived by his grand dogs Leo, Coco, Buddy, Kodi, Kahlua, and Kamora.
Leonard will always be remembered for the joy he brought to others and his ability to face life and any adversity in life with a smile and never a complaint.
As a family we were blessed to have a father, grandfather, great grandfather who showed his loved for his family every day of his life, he was a very caring, loving and generous man. His smile would light up a room!
He recently had gone on the Patriot Honor Flight this past October describing it as "As one of the best days of my life!" Leonard enjoyed spending time on his computer playing card games, the slots and he enjoyed reading. Leonard retired from Abele Tractor and Company where he was Vice-President and Office Manager. He was a member of the Colonie Senior Citizens where he enjoyed many days' playing cards and the American Legion Joseph E. Zaloga Post #1520. In his younger days Leonard belonged to the Delmar Majors bowling league.
The family would like to thank the Staff on the 6B floor at Teresian House for the wonderful and loving care they provide to Leonard this past year.
A special thank you to Dr. Wendy Vanbillingham for the care she provided Leonard. We also would like to thank Dr. James Horn, Dr. Sergio Raspidari, Dr. Robert Busch and David, Dr. Lawrence Corbett, Dr. Marc Ginsburg and Nancy Jane Baton NP, for all the wonderful care they provide to Leonard over the years. We would also like to thank the staff on the 4th floor Cardiac Unit at St. Peter's Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment Memory Gardens in Colonie.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Teresian House Foundation, 200 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12203 in the memory of Leonard J. Harvey.
He was born in Wall, Pennsylvania on August 10, 1926 and was the son of Gail and Sylvester Harvey. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Jane Sanders Harvey.
He was an Air Force veteran of WWII serving in logistics.
He is survived by his son William (Susan) Harvey of Albany, NY; his daughter, Gail (Richard) Cali of Auburn, NY; his granddaughters, Heather Harvey and Kelly (DJ) Geddes; his great granddaughters, Kalin Harvey and Rylee Geddes; his sister, Margaret VonBehren and her children Lynda, Cathy, Diane and David. He is also survived by his grand dogs Leo, Coco, Buddy, Kodi, Kahlua, and Kamora.
Leonard will always be remembered for the joy he brought to others and his ability to face life and any adversity in life with a smile and never a complaint.
As a family we were blessed to have a father, grandfather, great grandfather who showed his loved for his family every day of his life, he was a very caring, loving and generous man. His smile would light up a room!
He recently had gone on the Patriot Honor Flight this past October describing it as "As one of the best days of my life!" Leonard enjoyed spending time on his computer playing card games, the slots and he enjoyed reading. Leonard retired from Abele Tractor and Company where he was Vice-President and Office Manager. He was a member of the Colonie Senior Citizens where he enjoyed many days' playing cards and the American Legion Joseph E. Zaloga Post #1520. In his younger days Leonard belonged to the Delmar Majors bowling league.
The family would like to thank the Staff on the 6B floor at Teresian House for the wonderful and loving care they provide to Leonard this past year.
A special thank you to Dr. Wendy Vanbillingham for the care she provided Leonard. We also would like to thank Dr. James Horn, Dr. Sergio Raspidari, Dr. Robert Busch and David, Dr. Lawrence Corbett, Dr. Marc Ginsburg and Nancy Jane Baton NP, for all the wonderful care they provide to Leonard over the years. We would also like to thank the staff on the 4th floor Cardiac Unit at St. Peter's Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment Memory Gardens in Colonie.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Teresian House Foundation, 200 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12203 in the memory of Leonard J. Harvey.
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