Harvey Needleman, born June 19, 1942, in New York City, passed away on January 16 in Boynton Beach, Florida, surrounded by his family.

He was the beloved husband of Hilliary, also of New York City, and a devoted father to Scott Needleman (wife Jill) of Maryland and Alyssa Needleman of Florida. He was a proud grandfather to Jordan of Maryland and Abby, a student at Syracuse University. Harvey was the son of Dorothy and Louis Needleman and the brother of Max Needleman, all of whom predeceased him.

After graduating from New York University, Harvey spent his entire career as an aerospace engineer and rocket scientist for NASA. He and Hilliary raised their family in Salisbury, Maryland, before retiring to Boynton Beach, Florida.

Harvey will be remembered for his warm smile, kindness, and gentle spirit. May his memory be a blessing.

In honor of Harvey's memory, please consider a memorial contribution to the following charity:

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ( www.cff.org ) - 4550 Montgomery Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814