Harley Shay Rockind, a resident of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, died on February 16th, 2024 at the age of 22. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.
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He was born in Royal Oak, Michigan and went to Birmingham Public Schools, graduating from Seaholm High School in 2019. Harley went to Michigan State University and was a proud member of the Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity. He graduated in 2023 with a Degree in Social Science and a major in Criminal Justice but his track changed the course of history at Michigan State: he was on track to complete his studies in 2023 when he was diagnosed with his brain tumor but the school nonetheless awarded him his degree, thus changing Michigan State University policy for other students in the future — now others can apply for and obtain their degree when near completion, but an illness or other similar catastrophe occurs.
Harley was a 70’s hippie at heart. He had plans on going to law school and joining his father in his law practice and loved being in and around the office and among members of the firm. He was humble and respectful, never assuming and always grateful. He was polite, gracious and thankful. Even in his last days, Harley would extend a “thank you”, or “please do” or other expression of gratitude to those caring for him. Harley never complained.
Harley possessed a razor like wit and sense of humor – able to turn a phrase, drop a line, deliver a perfectly timed punchline. He was blessed with a near photographic memory including a special recall of historical sports facts. He loved football, basketball and fantasy leagues even winning a league or two. A devoted Lebron James fan, he was unwavering in his belief that Lebron was the greatest of all time. Harley loved the Lions, Jets Pizza, a Birria Taco and music … good music. In particular, he loved the Beatles and music from the 70’s. His playlist has been copied and downloaded thousands of times.
But, most of all, he loved his family. He had a special relationship with his mother and father and he loved “being home.” He adored his siblings (Aliya and Jaden) and his two (2) dogs, Coco and Chi Chi. At the age of 11, he wrote a poem about his love for his house/home that serves as a reminder even today of where his heart was – home.
Harley will not be forgotten. Harley is survived by his parents, Neil and Karen (Bove) Rockind, his sister, Aliya Rockind and his brother, Jaden Rockind. He is the loved grandson of maternal grandparents, the late George and Phyllis (D’Agostini) Bove and survived by his paternal grandparents, Larry and Gladys (Reinstein) Rockind. He was preceded in death by his maternal uncle, Robert Bove and survived by maternal uncle George Bove and maternal aunt, Rosemarie (Bove) Hink, paternal aunts Sandy Rockind and Carin Rockind.
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