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Harvey M Glickenstein

December 27, 1940 — October 7, 2025

Bensalem, Pennsylvania

Harvey M Glickenstein

Harvey Glickenstein passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, at the age of 84. Born in the Bronx, New York, Harvey led an adventurous and principled life defined by curiosity, compassion, and a lifelong love of trains.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Helen May Glickenstein (née Molis); his sister, Yvette Gralla (née Glickenstein); his son, David Glickenstein, and daughter-in-law, Tricia Haynes; and granddaughters, Allie and Maddie Glickenstein.

Harvey’s professional journey spanned continents and railways. Starting with his work at the New York Central Railroad, he held a variety of roles in the railroad industry across the U.S. and abroad. He was always driven by a passion for making transportation safer and more welcoming for passengers. Harvey was a problem-solver at heart—known for asking, “How do we make this work?”—and he always found a way to do it safely.

For 30 years, Harvey penned the “Land Transportation” column for IEEE Vehicular Technology Magazine, where his writing reflected his broad interests and infectious enthusiasm. As one tribute noted, “What makes Harvey’s column so readable is that it reflects his broad background of interests, his enthusiasm to learn and share with us.”

A founder of the Vehicular Technology Society’s Philadelphia chapter and a founding member of Congregation Tifereth Israel, Harvey was deeply committed to community, equality, and integrity. He stood by his principles and lived with purpose.

Harvey was a tireless walker—whether pacing train platforms, exploring city stations, or hiking forest trails—and a voracious reader of science fiction, history, technology, fantasy, biography, and puzzles. He traveled the world, especially by train, always eager to learn and connect.

He will be remembered for his brilliant mind, his unwavering values, and his radiant smile that lit up every room.

A funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Goldsteins’ Rosenberg’s, 310 Second Street Pike, Southampton, PA 18966.

For those that cannot attend the service, a livestream is available by clicking here

Donations can be sent to Congregation Congregation Tifereth Israel or the IEEE or Positive Approach to Care (Teepah Snow's organization for Alzheimer's education)

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