Harley P. Park

Harley Pierce Park passed away on May 20, 2023 with his daughter Kim and her partner Mike by his side.   

Harley was born to Francis E. Park Jr. and Catherine (Pierce) Park in Boston, MA on December 20, 1932 and grew up in Cambridge, MA and Francistown, NH.  For the past five years he lived at Keystone Place in Buzzards Bay, MA.  

Harley graduated from the Brown & Nichols School in Cambridge and Harvard College, class of 1954.  He served in the U.S. Navy on active duty between 1954 and 1956. 

Harley met the love of his life Pamela (Hall) when they were both 14 years old. Harley‘s curfew was later than the “T” ran so he biked from Cambridge to Newton for their dates, allowing him to spend more time with her. They were married for over 66 wonderful years.  

Harley spent the majority of his career working as the CFO for small and medium sized radio and television broadcasting companies. He was a past president of the Broadcast Financial Management Association. 

Harley loved cars and loved to drive.  In recent years he loved going for rides in the car around Cape Cod.  Harley also loved to read, especially spy novels, and was involved in several book groups.  Harley and Pam lived in several eastern states, and they spent much of their free time visiting many historic and scenic sites. 

Harley’s infinite patience allowed him to tackle any project. He was extremely handy and helped his children with their many home projects and worked extensively keeping the family cars running.  Harley was as honest as the day is long and extremely devoted to his family.  He will be deeply missed.  

Harley was preceded in death by his wife Pamela, his brother Francis (Ted), his sister Catherine (Park) Morley, and son-in-law Michael Abbott.  He is survived by his daughter Kimberly (Michael Simpson) of North Falmouth, MA, his daughter Kristin of New Castle, PA, and his son Steven of Wheaton, IL along with his daughter-in-law Amy and his three grandchildren Andrew, Alexander and Sarah all of Wheaton, IL. 

There will be a private family remembrance this summer. 

Donations may be made in Harley’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org. 

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