Birth date: Jun 26, 1956 Death date: Jul 6, 2013
Leo Channing Harvey of Arnold, MD passed away July 6, 2013, at the age of 57, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. Leo, son of the late Dorothy V. Harvey and John R. Harvey, was born on June 26, 1956 in Read Obituary
Heartbreaking news, all our sympathy to you all.
Leo, “Boss”, was my friend. When we were together on road trips and at work, no man was ever accompanied by a more loyal, true, kind, companion. We saved each other from various crises on numerous occasions, and had adventures that became legendary, (at least to us they were). He taught me how to live, and all I could give in return was my love. He helped my son and his now wife on their ‘great exploration’ of the U.S.A in a camper van, I never worried about them, knowing how far Leo would go if necessary, to keep them safe.
Sometimes we did not talk for months, it did not matter, when the e-mail, phone or skype call came, our relationship did not change.
The last ‘in person’ visit with Leo started with him not talking to me, (after a 3000 mile trip), until he had grabbed me by the ear, pulled me from the rented car, and guided me gently to the bathroom in his house, he produced shaving materials and told me to take of the insignificant moustache that I had spent nearly 6 months growing, when I returned he had shown Sonya his usual hospitality, he looked up and simply said “Dog, that’s better, that’s the Nicky I remember.” As usual Leo was right, he always was.
Nick Evans
It was with much sadness that I learned of Leo's passing. Having lived outside of NJ for the past 35 years, makes it difficult to learn of tragedies like this and share personal thoughts. During my years at LHS I had acquaintances, but very few friends of which Leo was the latter in every sense. I had not seen Leo or anyone else from High School in a very long time.
Leo & I worked on our cars together. One memory stands out one late night when we drove our cars, his 1966 orange Chevelle and my red 1966 Impala SS convertible, on the gravel running track behind LHS a few laps. Youth....unbelievably stupid? yes… unbelievably fun? yes… I do not think of my LHS years without thinking of Leo, who accepted me as I was.
My deepest sympathies to Leo's loved ones, sleep in peace forevermore…….
Dear Jeanette and John,
I am so sorry to hear of Leo's passing. Life seems so short. I didn't know he was ill and was shocked when I heard the news. We became good friends when we worked for Johnston Equipment and were in our mid twenties. I can remember driving up to Livingston on many a Friday night when Leo wasn't on the road for work and we would make all the rounds and I would end up sleeping on his couch. I remember the weekend fishing trip we took on his boat down in Maryland. It seems like yesterday.
We lost touch over the many years, except for an occasional e-mail or x-mas card. Leo was good natured and had a kind heart. I can honestly say I never heard anyone say a bad thing about him. I am honored to have called him my friend. God Bless Leo Harvey. Rest well Leo.
Joey Lisowski
Jeanette and John,
I am so sorry to hear of Leo's passing. Life is not fair, it seems like the good people always leave us first. He will forever be in my memory as the carefree, happy go lucky guy that would do a favor for anyone. Growing up together in Livingston was truly a gift. We had great times together, playing with our cars, and hanging out at the Landmark with mutual friends.
I will always remember when I was serving in the US Coast Guard, and I saw Leo and John walking on the beach in Rehoboth Delaware. I was a helicopter crewman on a search and rescue mission at the time. We were very busy searching, but looking towards the beach there they were together as usual. I waved at them, but they never realized the guy waving was Bill Kocur. I told them weeks later when I was back home in Livingston.
It is with regrets that our friendship / acquaintance ended when the Harvey family moved to Maryland. Even today as I pass their old house on Virginia Ave. in Livingston, I remember our good times together, thingslike having a simple conversation in the driveway, or seeing his black Corvette in the garage.
I never knew Leo was ill. If I had, I would have made an effort to reconnect. Today it is so easy to do thanks to the internet. The world lost a wonderful guy.
Rest in peace Leo.
Bill Kocur
Dear Jeanette and Family, So very sorry to hear of your brother Leo's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless and comfort all of you. Mary Pritchard and Family
Dear Jeanette and family, So sorry to hear of Leo's passing. I do not remember him, but any part of family passing is always hard. Thoughts and prayers for you.
Bob Habermehl
Jenette, Scott, Heather, Matt and John,
So sorry...I remember when we all would go to the baseball games and watch Leo and the gang play...Great memories....He was a very kind person and is no longer in pain....
Love,
Camille, Scott, Mr and Mrs Cronin
Jeanette, Scott, Heather, Matt & John--It is with such sorrow I offer our condolences to you all. Leo will forever be the young, crazy, over protective big brother in my mind. There are so many memories of when you all lived in Livingston and we girls were watched over whether we liked it or not. Shocked and sad are the two words that come to mind. At least Leo is no longer suffering and you all have one more angel to watch over you.
Much love always
Tracy & Peter
