Harry is survived by his three children, Stephen, Joanne Jr., and Paul, and has multiple grandchildren. Stephen became a writer and professor, while Joanne Jr. worked in production for many television shows including The Larry Sanders show. Harry was ultimately married to his wife of many years, Joanne Burgan, and they parented Joanne Jr. and Paul.
Member of ASCAP. Not to be confused with Australian-born composer
Harold Geller who was a member of the Performing Right Society, London.
Was the lead trumpet in Artie Shaw's first big band, wrote much uncredited music in Paris during the blacklisting days, Father of the screenwriter Stephen Geller.