Harvey J. Arlen, 84, of New York Mills, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Wynn Hospital.

He was born July 1, 1940, in Utica, the only child of the late Simon and Ruth Caplan Arlen.  He was a graduate of UFA and received a Master' degree in Education from Syracuse University and a Master's degree in Library Science from Buffalo University.  Harvey was a US Army Veteran and also served with the Army Reserves.  Mr. Arlen was an Insurance Salesman in Buffalo for many years.  After his retirement, he returned to the Utica area and worked for 10 years at the Turning Stone Casino.  He was a former member of Temple Beth El.

Harvey enjoyed going to casino's, horse racing and going out to dinner with friends.

He is survived by several good friends, especially Patrick Crabbe and his family of Whitesboro.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, September 5 at 1 pm at Temple Beth El Cemetery, Wood Road, Whitesboro, with Cantor Kalman Socolof officiating.

Arrangements are with the Mark C. Bentz Funeral Service, Inc., New Hartford.