Harvey Bruce Derman, 90, West Windsor, New Jersey, passed away on November 30, 2025. Throughout his lifetime, he spent years doing activities he loved—tennis, golf, teaching, computer programming, traveling, writing, and spending time with his beloved wife, Natalie.
Up in Heaven, he is sure to be humming his favorite tune, recalling all of his favorite moments, and quite possibly munching on his favorite Italian cookies.
Harvey is survived by his wife Natalie Kaplan Derman; his sons, Seth Derman (Lori), Paul Derman (Tracey), and Bret Derman (Lourdes); his siblings, Lois Baskin, Arnold Derman, and Gary Derman; his grandchildren Stuart Derman (Amy), Whitney Derman, Sarah Jones (Ben), Allison Derman, Amanda Derman (Colby), and Chelsie Derman; and his great-grandchild, Lucy Derman. Harvey was preceded in death by his parents, Claire and Sam Derman.
Harvey was born on May 30, 1935 in New York City and grew up in Jamaica Estates, Queens.
He met the love of his life, Natalie, at a dance in January 1959 (married in September), and the rest was history. He and Natalie spent their early marriage in Maywood, New Jersey, where they made some of their life-long best friends and started their family. They continued their journey in Norwood, NJ where they raised their three sons. Harvey and Natalie moved to West Windsor, NJ later in life. While there, Harvey enjoyed long walks, playing golf, and hosting family dinners where he always sat at the head of the table.
He was a great thinker with a great mind who was skilled at mathematics and used one of the earliest computers back in the day. Harvey taught mathematics and computer classes and even continued teaching well into his 70s, helping his grandchildren with confusing homework assignments. He was always patient, calm, and kind. That was just the man Harvey Derman was.
Funeral services are Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 11:00 am at Congregation Beth Chaim, 329 Village Road E, West Windsor, NJ, followed by interment at Beth Israel Cemetery in Woodbridge, NJ.
Funeral arrangements are by Orland’s Ewing Memorial Chapel.