Harvey M. Peck, MD, JD

MAHWAH - Harvey Peck passed away peacefully at his home in Mahwah NJ on August 5, 2023 at age 94. A brilliant radiologist, he led a rich and varied life filled with adventure, world travel, scholarship and love of history, music, and poetry. A graduate of James Madison high school in Brooklyn NY, Dr. Peck graduated with honors from Harvard College, Yale Medical School and later Seton Hall Law School. After serving in the U.S. Air Force in Germany, he built and grew a radiology practice over 55 years at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY. He spearheaded the acquisition of advanced imaging and therapeutic equipment including the first cobalt machine, first super voltage unit and one of the first CAT scan machines regionally. A visionary, he helped launch a network of walk-in medical clinics, although the concept was too early for its time. With his law degree, Dr. Peck provided expertise in the defense of doctors at Meiselman, Farber, et. al. where he refused remuneration as a matter of principle. A true Renaissance Man, Dr. Peck spoke five languages and read voraciously. His hobbies ranged from climbing the Grand Tetons to building a harpsichord, to playing the lead in community musicals to collecting antique cars. To the very end, he recited classical poetry by heart. His greatest love was his family. He leaves 4 children (Sarah, Jennifer, Joel and Sabrina), 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He often stated how much joy their integrity and accomplishments brought him. Dr. Peck is survived by his former wife, Judith Peck and pre-deceased by partners Betty Thompson and Joyce Green. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Magen David Adom www.afmda.org and CityStep www. CityStep.org.