Wagner, Harvey A.
West Warwick
Wagner, Harvey A., 83, died on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the Kent Regency Center in Warwick. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Burns) Wagner for 41 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Herbert B. and Tessie (Brockman) Wagner, he had lived in West Warwick for 5 years, previously living in Warwick. He was the owner and lead architect of Wagner Design in Warwick for nearly 50 years; his experience was unmatched and allowed him the honor of designing the now established Station Fire Memorial in Warwick. Harvey was a Vietnam era veteran with the United States Army, proudly he served as a Second Lieutenant. He was a member of the Touro Fraternal Association and the Warwick Building Code: Board of Review. He was a coach with the Special Olympics for 19 years.
Devoted father of Brian Wagner, his wife Debra, of West Warwick, Ann Phillips of Warwick, Eileen Sammartino, her husband David, of Warwick and John Manchester of West Warwick. Dear brother of Joan Tebrow of West Warwick and Mayda Gottfried Abrams of Sleepy Hollow, NY. Loving grandfather of 6. Cherished great grandfather of 1.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. Shiva will be observed in private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Special Olympics Rhode Island, 370 George Washington Highway Smithfield, RI 02917
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So sorry to hear of Harvey’s passing. I have such fond memories of family gatherings in our wonderful, blended family. Sending love to you all.
Joan and Mayda,
I want to express my sympathy on the loss of your brother. My he rest in peace.
Ellen Gourse
My sympathy to the entire Wagner family.
Dear Jay,
Thank you for your condolences.
My condolences in memory of your brother Sandy.
Joan Tebrow
Mayda
My condolences on the passing of Harvey. I had nothing but fond memories of him
Dear Steve,
Thank you for your kind words and condolence.
Harv was such a great guy and his absence will be hard to endure.
BR
Mayda
So sorry for your loss! He will be missed, we will treasure the memories of him. Harvey was a great neighbor and good friend to our family!
Todd & Jane lee
Thoughts and prayers to the family during this difficult time of sorrow. Harvey was a brilliant and very nice man.
Paul L Formal
I am saddened to hear that Harvey Wagner has passed. He is and always will be one of God’s greatest creations. He showed my family and I so much love. Anytime I would see Harvey or his wonderful wife Barbara they would always ask how the kids were and the rest of the family. Harvey was just a kind man with a big heart and will be missed greatly by all.
Love Jedediah Adoian and family
Dear Barbara and Family, I was so sorry to hear of Harvey’s passing from Kathy. I always admired Harvey for his brilliant work, his ever-present kindness, and his love for you, Barbara, and indeed all humanity. Harvey made this world a better place to be, and it was my privilege and honor to know him. God bless you all during this time of sorrow. May his beautiful soul rest in eternal peace! Amen! Love and Prayers, Bobby Burns
My sincere condolences to Harvey’s family. Harvey was a great guy in every way..a beautiful human being. Professionally he was a most accomplished architect. Regretfully we never had the lunch date we were going to have a year ago.
Frank Shatz
Barbara and Family,
So sorry for your loss of Harvey. It seems like just a couple of weeks ago I saw his car at his workplace. Thoughts and prayers to all.
Karen and Dave Pertuso
John and family,
You have my condolences on Harvey’s passing. He made the world a better place for all of us. I can’t count the number of athletes and families lives he touched with his so many years and countless hours of generous volunteering for the Pilgrim team.
Bill McDevitt
I was so sorry to see the death notice of Harvey. We graduated Hope High School way back and were friends. So many old memories.He was such a nice guy. My condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
Grew up with Harvey.
No nicer person!
Would entertain as a teen at our
parties.
(I sang with his dad in Temple Emanuel
Choir 1962-1965)