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Harvey

(L.)

Gross

Obituary

Harvey L. Gross (The H Man) passed away on December 29 in New Britain, CT after a 5 plus year battle with cancer. When he was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in December, 2009, one doctor gave him 6 months to live. Harv made it a point to prove that doctor wrong. He spent much of his adult life in the Capital District, NY with residences in Troy, Averill Park, and West Sand Lake. He was an incredibly loyal and hardworking General Manager for Monsey Products/American Seal Mfg for over 30 years. He was honored to work for the Mooney family and was able to call his boss, Ed Mooney, a close friend. Harv loved the art of making the deal and making sure his customers got the very best possible service available. Upon retiring, Harv spent some time working with American Saturated Felt while living in Florida for 2 years. Most recently, before relocating to Avon, CT, Harv was selling homes and making real estate deals with one of his dearest friends, Wally Bryce. Harv’s passion for his family was always a special thing to observe. His wife of 53 years, Joan did a superhuman job of caretaker in the last 5 years. Nobody could make Harv laugh like Joan. Harv was always proud of his 2 sons, David (West Hartford, CT) and Mark (Avon, CT). Harv knew his sons overachieved when they married their wives, Rebecca and Denise. Harv’s only grandchild, Benjamin could do no wrong in Harv’s eyes. Harv was incredibly proud of the person Benjamin has matured into. One of Harv’s greatest days was being at Benjamin’s Bar Mitzvah less than 4 weeks after undergoing major surgery in Boston in May, 2010. Harv is also survived by his sister, Judy Kaplan of Florida. Outside of work, Harv was very active—especially when it came to playing or watching sports. Harv’s passion was playing golf. He would finish a chemotherapy treatment and immediately make his way to Troy Country Club and later Farmington Woods in CT for a round of golf. Nobody loved or appreciated the game of golf more than Harv. He loved the competition, the outdoors, and the friendships the game of golf forges. A huge thanks to Harv’s golfing buddies-Charlie, Kevin, Wally, Terry, Gene, and so many others who were always available to play a round of golf and have lunch at TCC. Harv’s viewing passions were the Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Giants, Knicks, and Mets as well as Siena College basketball. Harv was a graduate of Washington Irving High School in Tarrytown, NY and Boston University. He worked for his father’s hardware store before making the move to the Capital District with Joan in 1966. Harv and his family were able to put together a dream team of doctors who deserve special recognition. The ‘dream team’ consisted of Doctors Dudek (Albany, NY), Hosmer (New Britain, CT), Chan (Boston, MA), and Mamone (Boston, MA). Harv’s surgeon, Dr Thomas Clancy of Boston was a person Harv felt a special connection to from when they first met in December, 2009. A heartfelt thanks to all of the other doctors and nurses (especially Nic’cole) at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain who have spent significant time with Harv in the last 10 days. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 30 at 10am in the Silberman Chapel of Temple Beth Israel in West Hartford. Interment will follow in the Beth Israel Cemetery, Jackson St. Ext., Avon, CT. Donations can be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute/Jimmy Fund. 10 Brookline Place West. 6th floor. Brookline, MA 02445-7226. For further information, directions or to sign the guest book for Harvey, please visit on line at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.

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From: Joan Fuess

From Averill Park, NY

Posted On: January 27, 2015

Dear Joan, I remember Harvey from cast parties at your house. He would spend time in the loft and tolerate the noise and fun! We miss you on stage! What great experiences!
Also miss our dear friend, Kathy Fasco! Keep warm! have a Happy and Healthy New Year! Love, Joan

From: Stephanie Veresko

From Ballston Spa, NY

Posted On: December 30, 2014

Dearest "Aunt" Joan. Thinking of you and your family at this very difficult time. May Harvey's memory be a blessing. Hugs, Stephanie Kaftal Veresko

From: J. David Mahoney

From Loudonville, NY

Posted On: December 30, 2014

Harv was a long time dear friend. I enjoyed playing golf with him over the years at TCC as well as having him out at Wolferts Roost. He was also a great customer when he was with Monsey Products. I always enjoyed his company and sense of humor. My son spent a fair amount of time with Harv over the past couple of years giving him golf lessons. Harvey was one of the good ones that will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to Joan and the family.

From: Lorraine Schindler

From Troy, NY

Posted On: January 12, 2015

Joan, Mark, David and Benjamin,
We are sorry to learn of Harvey's passing. Reading his story reminded me that we have many fond memories of the Gross family, and that Harvey is a testimony to a life well lived. Harvey always had a great way of making you feel like he was glad to see you. We know that he will be dearly missed by his family and friends. We wish you comfort in your fond memories. Jim and Kristin share with me in our sincere sympathy.

From: David Rooney

From Troy, NY

Posted On: December 29, 2014

Joan, Dave and Mark,
Deepest condolences from all the Rooneys on Harvey's passing. He was a true privilege to know right from childhood, a warm, caring and kind gentleman with a wry sense of humor we got to see all through our formative years. Always quick to laugh and slow to anger (at least with me!) he was a great comfort to us when my Dad passed away. For that we are forever grateful. His spirit lives on in all of you and with the great memories he left to all of us.
David, Kim, Caitlin, Megan and Devon Rooney

From: Dave Hourigan

From Troy, NY

Posted On: December 30, 2014

To the Gross Family
I was terribly saddened to hear of the passing of Harvey.
He was a wonderful person and will be missed by all.

Dave Hourigan

From: DICK/EENIE MC BRIDE

From STILLWATER, NY

Posted On: December 30, 2014

JOAN, MARK, DAVID. WE ARE SO VERY SORRY TO HERE OF HARVEY'S PASSING.WHAT A GEAT FRIEND TO US OVER ALL THE YEARS FROM THE EARLY 60'S AT AMERICAN SEAL. AND THEN AT MONSEY PRODUCTS. AND AT HENERY CO.GREAT MEMORIES OF HARV BACK THEN. I WILL NEVER FORGET EVERY THING HE HAD DONE FOR ME THROUGH THE HARD YEARS. OUR CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY WILL MISS YOU. YOUR FRIENDS IN STILLWATER NY DICK EENIE MC BRIDE AND FAMILY.

From: Sarah & Howie Goldstein

From Troy, NY

Posted On: December 30, 2014

Sincere and heartfelt condolences in memory of friend Harvey Gross. Always had a smile and so very friendly whenever we were in his company.
Sarah and Howie Goldstein, Troy, NY

From: Lisa Navis Smith

From Troy, NY

Posted On: December 30, 2014

My condolences to Rebecca, David & family.
--Lisa Smith
(former co-worker of Rebecca's from Samaritan Hospital)

From: David Merryman

From New Windsor, ny

Posted On: January 5, 2015

Dave & family,
My deepest condolences to all, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
I’ve been a friend and business partner with Dave for years & am sad to hear of your loss.

From: Richard & Moniuque Cunningham

From Troy, NY

Posted On: January 5, 2015

Dear Joan
Monique and I send our thoughts and prayers for a wonderful friend and a great competitor. It was not easy to be a competitor with a fellow that had such and outstanding personality and that was so good at his job. I was lucky that we were always in a slightly different market and did not have to test each day. When we did, Harvey always did it as a true Gentleman. In the end the fact that we always respected each other paid off, and when the time came, we worked together on some very good projects. I have deep respect for Harvey and the way he lived his life. I always felt, beyond his many abilities that one of his great strengths was his life with you Joan. I am so very sorry and have so much respect for you both.
God will be very good to someone so honorable. Dick Cunningham

From: Gail Tallman

From Greenfield Center, New York, E-U

Posted On: January 6, 2015

Joan-you were such a great wife to Harvey. I know these past years have been difficult for you both, but you were loyal and steadfast and your sense of humor made everything a bit easier. I didn't know him well, but the few times we met, I know he was a special person, and I know that he was the love of your life, a truly good man.

Sincerely, Gail Tallman

From: Bryce’s

From Averill Park, New York, US

Posted On: January 3, 2015

To my best friend Joan and to David, Mark and Benjamin in the passing of your Husband, your Father and your Grandfather. Harvey was a "very" .special man. He had heart, he had enthusiasm, and empathy for everyone he connected with. Never judge mental , always a smile. He was a fighter and a winner. We will miss the "H" man profoundly and eternally. What a GREAT FRIEND., what a BEAUTIFUL PERSON. Our family all loved him dearly. Marlene & Wally,

From: Bruce Cadman

From Troy, NY

Posted On: January 1, 2015

Joan, David and Mark:

Until last night I was unaware of Harv's passing. I am so sorry. So many memories of time with all of you--seems so long ago--but many of those moments helped to shape my life.

Memories: Paying me to hang with David and Mark and find me asleep upon return with Joan (and then having me back multiple times);finding time to take me to Shakey's Pizza to see if he could help me focus on schoolwork; determining the best name for me was Mr. Misinformation (because he knew I was not always telling it as it was; driving me to Summer School after my sophomore year of High School because of such a poor report card; providing me with a job at American Seal's Asphalt plant where I learned so much; numerous rounds of golf at TCC where laughter was more important than the final score (at least sometimes--especially when there were too many salesmen in the group who did not stop talking), to lunches a couple of times at Spillin the Beans--where he shared how proud he was of his sons.

And Joyce and Bailey Cadman will never forget Harv. Many social activities together and Harv's commitment to my brother Doug to start him on his career and provide such a great opportunity to learn and grow professionally.

Men like Harv are rare. His battle with cancer handled so courageously and with such a positive attitude. I know that I will miss him much and will recall with love the time I spent with Harv and he spent with me.

Not a better role model than Harvey Gross. Peace.
Bruce

From: Len & Gerry Krall

From Troy,, N.Y.

Posted On: January 2, 2015

Dear Joan, We were so sorry to read of Harvey's passing and want to send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. He certainly put up a great fight and always seemed so positive. Fondest regards, Len and Gerry

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