Harvey E. Truppi passed away on November 3, 2022. He was born in Brooklyn on January 3rd, 1939 to the late Frank and Norma (Aquilano) Truppi. Raised in Englewood, NJ, Harvey attended Dwight-Englewood and later Dwight Morrow High School. Following graduation from Dwight Morrow in 1956, Harvey pursued his passion for science and mathematics and opted to attend RCA School of Engineering. Upon graduation in 1961, he began his career at Bendix Corporation before moving to Singer Business Corporation/Kearfott Guidance & Navigation in 1967, where he was instrumental in the development of the guidance systems for the Trident and Pershing missile programs, as well as the Apollo moon missions. Harvey’s engineering acumen coupled with managerial abilities propelled him up the corporate ladder to eventually become Vice President of Navy Strategic Systems and Logistics before his retirement in 1999. In addition to his illustrious career in aerospace engineering, Harvey also demonstrated a dedication to his local town of Emerson where he resided since 1963, having served as Councilman and Police Commissioner from 1983-1986 and later elected as a two term Mayor of Emerson from 1986-1994. Upon retirement, Harvey enjoyed devoting time to his family and friends. While not indulging in his love for politics, history, or antique cars (particularly his cherished 1970 AMC Javelin Mark Donohue Edison), Harvey could often be found sharing his worldly wisdom with his grandchildren between witty quips and puffs of a fine cigar.
Beloved husband to Rose Ann for 59 years, Harvey is survived by his children Scott Truppi (Chris) and Beth DeSimone (Tommy) and predeceased by his daughter Barbara Lowell (Charles). He is also survived by his six grandchildren, Olivia, Chas, Anthony, Joe, Grace and Nick.
To those who would like to join his family in the celebration of Harvey’s life, visitation will be Monday, November 7th from 4pm to 8pm at Becker Funeral Home in Westwood. Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, November 8th at 10:30am at Assumption Church in Emerson In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Tunnels to Towers [T2T.org]T2T.org.
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