Harvey Insler, 76, passed away on September 5, 2022, in his home in Union Vale, NY. He is survived by his brother Jules, his wife Kathy Lurken and her siblings, Yvonne, Diane, Keith, Scott, his best “Buddy” Hakan and his ex-wife Donna, who remained his friend over the years.
Harvey was a very charismatic, friendly person who was loved by all. After graduating from DeWitt Clinton High school, he spent 3 years in College of Aeronautics before he had to leave to take care of his father. Harvey also spent 6 years in the Air Force from 1966 to 1972 of which including a tour in Vietnam for 1 year without leave. He always proudly wore his Vietnam cap wherever he went.
Harvey and Kathy worked together for 38 years at their car repair shop – Foreign Cars of Poughkeepsie, located in Moores Mills, NY. They went out of their way to help people and give very fair prices. Almost all their customers became their good friends.
Harvey’s passion was meteorology, having several weather stations at home. Another passion of Harvey was gardening, growing a variety of vegetables which we all enjoyed.
Everyone who knew Harvey felt his big heart and giving nature.
A Celebration of Life will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to Disabled Vets would be greatly appreciated.
