I've known Harvey for basically my whole life. He grew up with my grandfather and was my dad's godfather, so when I met him, I always thought that he was part of the family, which he was. I always referred to him as "my cousin." Harvey was such a kind, loving, funny, and supportive person. I remember all the moments he supported me at my softball games. He always put a smile on my face knowing he was there. I loved getting to talk to him when he was at our family events, he would always ask me, "How are you" and say "It's good to see you." I always loved listening to my dad tell me stories about Harvey when they were younger from going to USC football games to meeting Pete Carroll. I always loved the moments that I got to spend with Harvey. I am going to miss him so much. Love you, Harvey.
Love, Brooke

I've known Harvey for basically my whole life.  He grew up with my grandfather and was my dad's godfather, so when I met him, I always thought he was part of the family, which he was. I always referred to him as "my cousin."  Harvey was such a kind, loving, funny, and supportive person. I remember all the moments he supported me at my softball games. He always put a smile on my face knowing he was there. I loved getting to talk to him when he was at our family events, he would always ask me, "How are you" and say "It's good to see you."  I always loved listening to my dad tell me stories about Harvey when they were younger from going to USC football games to meeting Pete Carroll.  I always loved the moments that I got to spend with Harvey. I am going to miss him so much. Love you Harvey.
Love, Brooke

I met Harvey when I was 9 years old when my family moved to Pasadena. He was smart, funny, silly and supportive.  He told the best jokes like “what do you think of Uranus as a whole?” Jokes that to a 9-year old were hysterical! And Harvey would laugh even harder at his own jokes often paralyzed with silent laughter.  I always felt like the daughter he never had.  He would always ask me so intently with his piercing blue/green eyes - “how are you?”. And he celebrated all my small accomplishments as though they were amazing feats.  He would cheer me on at swim team in Sierra Madre and he’d laugh and marvel at everything I said. We stayed good friends with the Buzin’s even after we moved away from Pasadena and Harvey was always there to support and lift me up - especially during times like middle school when your ego is constantly bruised. This photo is so quintessential Harvey - relaxed on a weekend with all us kids at their pool and being silly for the camera. Harvey was such a positive and caring person, I will miss him.

Harvey was so important as we adjusted to living in Pasadena after moving there from Philadelphia. In fact, Harvey was the person who called David and told him that he was going to be the Executive at Foothill Family Service! We loved spending time together as families and even vacationing together. It was always fun to watch Harvey "torment" the kids with silly jokes, or with inventing the infamous "Chique Menu" refrain when we were vacationing together in Cozumel. I also enjoyed sharing professional talks with him and meeting up for coffee and driving in together when we both taught social work classes at USC. David appreciated his guidance and support during David's tenure at foothill. Harvey was a good friend, and we will cherish his memory always.

Two peas in a pod! It was always so much fun to spend time together!

Hanging out with Harvey , Josh, and Scott. I love this picture because it reminds me of so many times when we would be together, and, of course, of Harvey's special humor when we were all hanging out!

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Harvey Buzin

July 2, 1942 – November 10, 2024

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