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Harvey I. McFeaters
September 23, 1939 – August 8, 2021
Harvey I. McFeaters, 81, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away on August 8, 2021, after being diagnosed with late stage multiple myeloma and colon cancer in May. Instead of pursuing treatment, he chose to live out his final months with dignity and courage. He died in the arms of his loving wife of 58 years, Janet (Greene) McFeaters, at VNA Hospice House.
He is survived by his wife, and three children, Karen, Andrew and Elizabeth McFeaters Sheehan (Kristopher). He is also survived by his two granddaughters, Abigail Curtin (Alan) and Isabelle Foley. In death, Harvey joins his parents, Harvey D. and Agnes (Grange) McFeaters, his brother, Robert Bruce and youngest daughter, Jessica.
Harvey was originally from Brighton, Massachusetts and attended Boston Technical High School. Upon graduation in 1958, he served in the Army National Guard from 1958-1963. He attended Boston University at night and worked at the Greater Boston Bank (formerly the Brighton Cooperative Bank), on Washington Street for 31 years, eventually becoming president. He also served as president of the Brighton Board of Trade several times before retiring to sleepy Vero Beach in 1991.
Always a character, Harvey was fond of plaid, bagpipes, single malt scotch, loud neckties, the White Mountains of New Hampshire and attending Bruins and Beanpot games at the Garden with his three children (dinner at Joe Tecce’s first). In Florida he was fond of wearing Bruins, Red Sox or Patriots shirts and caps in the hopes of striking up conversations with Bostonians who took up residence in Vero Beach.
Donations in his name are encouraged to VNA Hospice House, Indian River County.
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Clellia Bergamino
August 10, 2021, 1:02 am
My condolences to all the family and friends. I was honored to have met him. He will never really leave you as you hold him in your hearts forever.
Katie L
August 10, 2021, 6:58 am
Thinking of your family with love and prayers. Glad to have had the pleasure of knowing Harvey. Always kind and did like his Red Sox. My heart is with this wonderful family. ❤️
Kathy LaMonica
August 11, 2021, 8:14 am
We are sad to hear of your loss Janet.
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Bob Stanley
August 11, 2021, 3:03 pm
I met Harvey years ago while doing our walking exercise routine in Charles Park. Then it became a stroll for him. Then an occasional visit. I’ll miss our conversations about multiple topics, especially sports. My Tampa Bay Rays vs his Bosox. I’m maybe mostly saddened that my ears will never again be treated to his unique vocal pitch and classic Boston accent.
Brad and Dora
August 12, 2021, 12:02 am
Our sincere condolences, we are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Richard and Lisa
August 25, 2021, 12:18 am
We are so sorry to hear of Harvey’s passing and hold all of you in our hearts and in our prayers at this sad time. We will always have fond memories of our time as neighbors. And I will be forever thankful for his Boston sports flags that reminded me of home.