sincere condolences to yi roberts and her entire family, to Harry’s sister, Evelyn and her mother Carolyn Roberts. 

I have many fond memories of Thanksgiving with Harry and Evie and aunt Carol and Bill Roberts at our grandmother, Sarah Bramson and Irv Bramson‘s home. Those were very special times that I will always remember with great fondness.

I am very sorry to hear of Harrison's passing. I had the privilege of working alongside him at EMC, and Harrison was truly a remarkable person. Harrison often talked about his family and how proud he was of his daughters.

While words feel inadequate at a time like this, please know that my thoughts and prayers go out to Harrison's family. Harrison's memory will live on through all the lives he touched. May he rest in peace.

With deepest condolences,
Ju-Lien Lim and Family

I am so sorry for your loss.  Harry and I were roommates at the University of Rochester and we both majored in optical engineering.  Harry was a very kind and caring person. I am so glad that I got to know Harry while at Rochester.  I will keep Harry in my memories.

I remember well  working with Harrison at EMC.  He was always such a kind and gentle presence amidst all the intensity of our work.    My deepest condolences to his family and may you find comfort in your memories in the days and weeks ahead... 

With sympathy,
Beth

My deepest condolences to Yi and the family🙏🙏🙏 Harrison was such a wonderful person — warm-hearted, intelligent, and full of fun. So sad to hear about this.

We met Harrison in 1997 when we went to MIT Sloan together. Harrison was smart, out-going, well-read and knowledgeable in many science and art subjects, an excellent business executive. He was also warm hearted, open and generous, a great friend to many. Over the years, we attended many family parties hosted by Harrison and Yi in their home. We had many interesting conversations about politics, innovations, kids, travel and food. After we moved to CA, we still missed the New Year Eve’s Party at Harrison and Yi’s place. 

Harrison was an inspiration to us all. After he was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, he did not accept one doctor’s 6-month death sentence and instead looked for and found a clinical trial. Even though the clinical trial failed in the end due to toxicity, Harrison was saved by the medicine and his fighting spirit. His survival was a miracle and a reflection of his strength and tenacity. 

Harrison was a great husband to Yi and a loving father to Gabrielle and Arianna. He was always supportive of his wife of her career and interests and always helpful to her daughters in guiding them to develop their interests, such as writing books, hosting podcasts and acting. Harrison left a large and positive impact in our lives, and we will miss him dearly. 

During last year’s Sloan reunion (June 2024), we went to visit Harrison at his home. He was already weaken by his illness at this point, but he was still full of life and shared his latest readings with us. It was not easy to handle painful medical treatments at home, but Harrison tried his best to provide a sense of normalcy to his family and friends. 

We are so sorry that we will never see his smile again and hear his views on new books. But we will always remember Harrison as our great friend and an inspiration in the face of life’s challenges. 

Rest In Peace, our friend Harrison!

Domenick Bertelli and Sherry Zhu

I met Harrison when we were students at the MIT Sloan School. He always stood out in a quiet way, particularly on days when there were exams and he wore his Superman shirt. 
The last time I saw him, I took his two daughters and him sailing on my trimaran in Boston Harbor. We had an enjoyable time and I hope that their memories of that day are as good as mine. 
We spoke every few months once his health deteriorated. I hope that I provided some distraction and comfort, since there was nothing that I could do about his situation. It was nice that he felt he could lean on me as I am sure that he did with others. His life at that point was very hard. 
I know that Harrison will be missed by his family as well as friends and that memories of good times with him will live on. 
Best to all that loved him,
Rob Tagiuri

My happiest memories of my lifelong career working at AspenTech were those working with Harrison in the 3 person AI Innovation group, with Alex Rao as product managers, where we released the first version of hybrid modeling.   We all shared an interest in science fiction novels and gave each other books we thought the other would enjoy, and we both loved cycling. I retired during COVID and Harrison created a retirement slideshow which he presented over Teams.  
My wife, Siew Joo and I met Harrison and Yi a couple of times for lunch at Frolic & detour in Acton.  
We send our condolences and love to Yi, Gabrielle, and Arianna.

I also treasure a photo from 2013 at the Seaport, where Harrison delivered a wonderful presentation on our prototype robot. It captures not only his brilliance and clarity in presenting complex ideas, but also his enthusiasm for nurturing innovation. That moment remains a vivid reminder of his passion for guiding new technology and supporting those around him.

I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of my friend, my colleague at MathWorks, and former business advisor at Hstar, Harrion Roberts. He was incredibly smart, always able to identify workable solutions, and gave guidance that shaped so many of our decisions in robotics startups. I will miss him greatly. We had planned to meet for tea at Acton Coffee House on April 12, 2025 — a reminder of how much I valued our conversations and his mentorship. I will always carry the regret of not sharing that moment with him.   Harrion had a true love for new technology and was passionate about guiding and mentoring startups. His wisdom, kindness, and vision will be remembered, and I will carry his lessons forward. YJ (Yi-Je)

I’m very saddened to hear of Harrison’s passing.  He and I worked together at EMC and got to know each other there for several years.  I will remember him as kind, friendly, and sharp, with an understated sense of humor and a love of cartooning.  I’m grateful to have known him, he’ll be missed.  My condolences to his family.

Harry and Yi at the Roaring Twenties party.

Harrison was a classmate of mine at MIT Sloan, and many years ago he and Yi joined us at our home in West Newton for a Sloan gathering. Over time, we stayed connected through the shared interests of our daughters.

Harrison had a remarkable energy—full of genuine warmth, kindness, and generosity. We were all fortunate to know him and to have shared in his presence.

My deepest condolences to Yi, Arianna, and Gabrielle. May his memory be a source of comfort and a lasting blessing to you and to all who knew him.

I was deeply saddened to hear of Harrison’s passing—my deepest condolences to his family.

We worked together in the same team at EMC. He was more than a colleague to me—he was a true friend with a heart of gold. I was always amazed by how much he knew about the industry and its trends, and I learned something new every time I spoke to him.

I will miss my friend dearly. 

With deepest sympathy,
Puneet

What a sad piece of news to receive.  To Carole and Evie, my heartfelt condolences for the loss of a beloved son and brother, my little cousin Harrison.  And to Yi, Gabrielle and Arianna, whom I have never met, I cannot imagine your pain.   I hope the memories of Harry’s triumph over cancer, the love you all shared and the great pride he took in you provide some comfort.  Nina Kaminer, Los Angeles

So sorry to hear of his loss. I remember when he was a new father in our home. He said his sweet little girls were like soap bubbles. I will never forget that way to look at the little girls. He was such a gentle man with a great heart. He will be missed by so many. Offering my sympathies to his wife Yi, and his sweet daughters Gabrielle and Arianna. You know he loved you all with his whole heart.

After fighting his illness with incredible resilience for so many years, we had hoped that Harry’s health would get better. We are so deeply saddened by this profound loss. Harry was truly a loving and  proud father and a caring, devoted husband who built a world of love and laughter with Yi and the family.  He fought this long battle with perseverance and strength, always bravely supported by the unwavering love and steadfast partnership of Yi and the girls. We all are so proud of him. May he now rest in peace in heaven.

Wishing peace and strength to Yi, Gabrielle and Ariana.

Rachel and Mike

I have fond memories of working together with Harrison at EMC many years ago. He was always kind, astute, loyal, smart and just a genuinely good person. I reconnected with Harrison earlier this summer and got introduced to his daughter Arianna who did an internship at our company. It's clear that  he instilled the same great qualities in his family. My deepest sympathies to his family. He will be missed.
-- Matt

We are incredible saddened at this loss!
Harry was such an optimistic and gentle friend. A proud father and caring husband. He was so resilient and patient in the face of many health challenges life dealt him - facing them bravely with the steadfast support from Yi and the girls. 
Memories of our Thanksgiving gatherings over the years with good food, shared stories and laughter will forever be a precious treasure for us.
Wishing peace and strength to Yi and family.

- Roopali & Nikita

I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Harrison's passing. My memory of Harrison is of an incredibly intelligent and gentle soul who loved his family dearly.
My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.
- Harsha

Let the memory of Harry be a blessing to all of us: from the family members who remember him as a high energy and adventurous kid, to those of us who met him and his own lovely family later in life, as a husband to a lovely Yi, and father to his wonderful two daughters. We will always remember our visit and a day trip to a great park with our kids. A day filled with sunshine, walks,  and kind, deep and fun conversations with Harry. 
Sincerely, 
Olga, Harvey and Atlas

I want to take a moment to honor Harrison who I had the privilege of working with at EMC.

He was one of the brightest people I’ve had the chance to work with. Not just smart, but thoughtful, curious, and insightful. His intelligence earned him the respect and trust of his peers and anyone who had the good fortune to interact with him.

But what really set him apart was his heart. He was warm, friendly, and always willing to help, never too busy to lend a hand or offer support. His presence made the workplace lighter, kinder, and better for everyone.

It was truly an honor to work alongside him. He will be missed. My condolences to his family.

We are deeply saddened by this highly unexpected news! Harrison reached out to me on August 5 (less than a month ago) and asked how we were doing. We exchanged info about our families/kids and promised each other to get together sooner rather than later. That turned out to be our last communication...

My wife Kitty and son Aaron were in Boston for the summer and contacted Harrison and Yi for a possible meet-up. Because of a schedule conflict, Kitty and Yi ended up talking on the phone for a long time. Harrison was a good friend and his story inspired many. Harrison - you had a wonderful family and I know you were so proud of Gabrielle and Arianna.  RIP, our dear friend!

Alex, Kitty and Aaron

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