October 6, 2022
October 6, 2022
Happy Heavenly Birthday Grandpa Jerry. The sweetest guy! Forever in our hearts. ❤️
This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Gerald Havison, 72, born on October 5, 1939 and passed away on September 2, 2012. We will remember him forever.
He was a proud squad leader with the Seabees, MCB9 and served two terms with an Honorable Discharge. Jerry often spoke of his fellow Seabee Brothers with a smile on his face, joy in his heart and the proudness only a Seabee shall know.
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September 2, 2018
September 2, 2018
DaddyCat, It's been six years since you left to become an angel. You are missed every single day. All of our talks, laughs, and adventures shall remain in my heart and mind forever....keeping us close always. Love you always, BabyCake
September 2, 2014
September 2, 2014
Two years today my dear cousin Jerry. May you REST IN PEACE till we meet again. xxoo Love, Marilyn
September 2, 2013
September 2, 2013
Dear DaddyCat, at this same exact time last year I spent the night with you in Hackensack at hospice. Sleeping beside you as you labored with your breathing but I knew and so did the nurses that you didn’t feel any pain. While I was sleeping beside you, I dreamed that a voice told me to wake up. I immediately did and heard in the dark silence a loud knock. I got up and walked over to your
September 2, 2013
September 2, 2013
bed and watched your breathing…you were starting to take fewer breaths. I threw myself on you and hugged you so very tightly and told you that I would be ok and it was ok to go home to Toby, soon after, you took your last breath and my wish was granted to be there with you when you did…hugging you, kissing your forehead, and holding your hand and yes, sobbing with incredible sorrow.
September 2, 2013
September 2, 2013
Well it’s been a year since your passing and I know you are with Toby, and our little TigerLilly, your brothers Uncle Louie, Uncle Harold, and Nephew Stephen. Gosh knows what trouble all of you are getting into! Rubber chickens, hand-held talkies, talking fish from the Sopranos, falling through ceilings with feet dangling as you are about to get paid for a job, Uncle Louie dressed as Santa
September 2, 2013
September 2, 2013
and walking down the street drunk, TigerLily jumping into your arms [please kiss my little CJ and give her some puppy treats], all of us eating mussels. I miss you DaddyCat, so very much so. I can feel you with me and know you are here but gosh I wish to could hear you laugh, do our little disco dance in the car when driving, talk your ear off with all of my stories and you gesturing with
September 2, 2013
September 2, 2013
your hand that I am talking too much but you loving every minute of it. You were the Father I never had but always wanted and what an awesome Dad you were. All other fathers out there should aspire to be a father like you were.
September 2, 2013
September 2, 2013
I miss you and love you so very dearly DaddyCat…remember scrub a dub dub, DaddyCat’s in the tub and the puppies wanted to jump into the bath with you! I miss taking care of you; I even miss managing all of those oxygen tanks. I told you I would master them and I did without blowing up the house or the car! You taught me well. We shall meet in dreams awake. With all my love, BabyCake
September 2, 2013
September 2, 2013
Dear Grandpa Jerry, thinking of you today & always. We miss you so much. Your smile, your laughter...a beautiful man with a most generous heart.
~ Michelle ... xoxo
~ Michelle ... xoxo
November 27, 2012
November 27, 2012
Dear Elayne, My deepest sympathy to you and Jackie Its never easy to lose a loved one. I pray God helps you through this difficult time. God bless and may Jerry RIP He will forever be alive in your heart
Love Sherry & Donnie
Love Sherry & Donnie
October 14, 2012
October 14, 2012
Ovtober 5,2012 Happy Birthday Honey
If I could have a lifetime wish, A dream that would come true, I'd pray to God with all my heart for Yesterday and YOU. All My Love, Your Hon.
If I could have a lifetime wish, A dream that would come true, I'd pray to God with all my heart for Yesterday and YOU. All My Love, Your Hon.
October 14, 2012
October 14, 2012
For my Loving Husband, I never wanted memories, I only wanted you. Forgetting you never, Loving you always, Your Hon.
September 14, 2012
September 14, 2012
Dear Jackie Girl and Elayne,
I am soo sorry to hear about Jerry. He was a great guy, always was there whenever granny and I ever needed him. I hope you guys are doing okay during this difficult time. Just know that he is in a better place and always watching down on the both of you! With deepest sympathy, Shannon girl.
I am soo sorry to hear about Jerry. He was a great guy, always was there whenever granny and I ever needed him. I hope you guys are doing okay during this difficult time. Just know that he is in a better place and always watching down on the both of you! With deepest sympathy, Shannon girl.
September 10, 2012
September 10, 2012
Dear Jackie,I'm very sorry for your loss.My deepest sympahys & prayers are with you.
Love Richie & Dee
Love Richie & Dee
September 9, 2012
September 9, 2012
Hello, So sorry to hear of Gerrys passing ..I served with your dad in MCB-9 in Vietnam ... I will remember him with that constant smile and the way he made everyone around him want to smile... I never heard him complain about anything and always with that big grin on his face..He will always be in my memories .. R.I.P. my brother till we meet again....Charlie Walker MCB-9 (65-66)
September 9, 2012
September 9, 2012
Too the Family of Gerald Havison;
I don't think I ever met Gerry, and that makes me feel that I missed something. I was in MOB 9 in the early 50's, but I don't believe Gerry was there at that time, as he would have been too young.
Please except my sincere condolences. He was a Seabee, and that says he was a man that will be missed.
I don't think I ever met Gerry, and that makes me feel that I missed something. I was in MOB 9 in the early 50's, but I don't believe Gerry was there at that time, as he would have been too young.
Please except my sincere condolences. He was a Seabee, and that says he was a man that will be missed.
September 8, 2012
September 8, 2012
FROM ALL SEABEE BROTHERS:
May you take great comfort in knowing there is one more angel above us. Jerry will be missed by all his Seabee Brothers. God Bless.
May you take great comfort in knowing there is one more angel above us. Jerry will be missed by all his Seabee Brothers. God Bless.
September 8, 2012
September 8, 2012
Dear Elayne, Words can never really capture the deep sense of loss we all feel as we say "farewell" to your beautiful Jerry - Our hearts, our prayers and our thoughts are with you at this extremely sad time. For 12 years you gave your heart and devotion to your husband. Much love, Jean Albertson, LSW and all the staff at hospice.
September 8, 2012
September 8, 2012
.....continued message from Hospice House of Hackensack....
Dear Elayne, You and your daughter brought Jerry great joy and a true sense of family. You gave him the gift of yourself and he loved you for it. He was a true hero,a brave soul and he left such a positive mark on the world that he touched. Much love, Jean Albertson, LSW, Hospice
Dear Elayne, You and your daughter brought Jerry great joy and a true sense of family. You gave him the gift of yourself and he loved you for it. He was a true hero,a brave soul and he left such a positive mark on the world that he touched. Much love, Jean Albertson, LSW, Hospice
September 8, 2012
September 8, 2012
......Continued message from Hospice House of Hackensack.....
Dear Elayne, May you always feel Jerry's unique presence in your life and may all those memories that you built together and shared now bring comfort to your sad heart. Much love, Jean Albertson, MSW, LSW and all the staff at Hospice House of Hackensack
Dear Elayne, May you always feel Jerry's unique presence in your life and may all those memories that you built together and shared now bring comfort to your sad heart. Much love, Jean Albertson, MSW, LSW and all the staff at Hospice House of Hackensack
September 8, 2012
September 8, 2012
Jackie- I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your mom are in my thoughts and prayers.
Vicki
Vicki
September 7, 2012
September 7, 2012
God Bless You I will miss you Lewis Chaitov MCB NINE 1965 to 1966
It is hard to believe you are gone a few of us are getting to meet in OCTOBER you will always be remembered for the good times we had .
I will miss you.
Lewis Chaitov, MCB 9 Now living in Canada
It is hard to believe you are gone a few of us are getting to meet in OCTOBER you will always be remembered for the good times we had .
I will miss you.
Lewis Chaitov, MCB 9 Now living in Canada
September 7, 2012
September 7, 2012
My deepest condolances to the family of Jerry Havison! It's been nearly fifty years ago in MCB9, we were together and it's seems like yesterday! Gerry you will be remembered forever! The Lord may take your soul, but no one can take away the memories. R.I.P. my friend!
Ike Serviss, MCB9 1963-66 Gouverneur,NY/ Leesburg Fl.
Ike Serviss, MCB9 1963-66 Gouverneur,NY/ Leesburg Fl.
September 7, 2012
September 7, 2012
My sincere condolences to the Havison family
I am so sorry for your loss.
Gerry,
I will never forget you and Louie will never forget you.
We were quite a team during the time we served with MCB9 1965/66
My flag flies in the wind since the day you passed.
RIP Gerry Havison
Please go to the gallery and story page for the remembrances I wrote.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Gerry,
I will never forget you and Louie will never forget you.
We were quite a team during the time we served with MCB9 1965/66
My flag flies in the wind since the day you passed.
RIP Gerry Havison
Please go to the gallery and story page for the remembrances I wrote.
September 7, 2012
September 7, 2012
My Uncle Gerrry was more to me then just a uncle he was like a second father, teacher and friend. My father you and Harold were both like fathers to me. I know your destiny is to be with your two brothers. I hope the three of you will leave a candle for me so I can find you in my passing. All my love. -Steve
September 6, 2012
September 6, 2012
Stephen Tice So very sorry for your loss from a fellow Seabee.
September 6, 2012
September 6, 2012
Ho Jerry! I know you and your brothers are together again. I can hear the laughter. Keep a light burning for me. Love you much.
Sister Jerrenee
Sister Jerrenee
September 6, 2012
September 6, 2012
Dear Mr. Havsion, My heart has broken into pieces to know of your departure. I will truly miss you and all the stories you use to tell me that made me laugh. I always told you to write a book, but I guess now you can tell all your stories to the angles in heaven. I love you very much... love Maritza from Dr. Ashtyani's Office!!!
September 5, 2012
September 5, 2012
Jackie, My heart felt condolences to you and your family at this time. Stay strong. I know you have been dealing with a lot as of late. Feel free to reach out if you need anything or just want to talk. God Bless. Joe
September 5, 2012
September 5, 2012
In the midst of darkness, there can come a great light, At the bottom of despair, there can appear a great Hope, In the act of letting go, there is something to be grasped. In the act of saying "goodbye", there is a "hello" to be heard. Rest in Peace, Gerald.
September 5, 2012
September 5, 2012
Rest in peace Brother.
September 4, 2012
September 4, 2012
Our thoughts are with Renee, Elayne, Jackie, and Jerry's Family.
We send all our love. Marcus & Sally
We send all our love. Marcus & Sally
September 4, 2012
September 4, 2012
Dear Renee, my thoughts and prayers are with you, the loss of a brother is difficult as you know you are strong and your strength will get you through. Love and miss you
Love Diane and Wendell
Love Diane and Wendell
September 4, 2012
September 4, 2012
This is Elayne Havison using Jaci's computer: I want to thank everyone for their tributes to my wonderful husband. Jerry was my rock & strength. He treated me with the utmost respect and love. i want him back for one more hug and dance to our wedding song, I Cross My Heart. Even when he was so weak he would cross his heart for me.to let me know how much he loved me and I would do the same.
September 4, 2012
September 4, 2012
From Elayne HAVISON...Jerry's crazy antics always made me laugh. He was a SEABEE in the Navy and was very proud of that, He was given an HONORABLE DISCHARGE and received several medals. I was so very proud of him. We enjoyed our 12 years of marriage and made the best of everyday together - he said we were 2 peas in a pod!
September 4, 2012
September 4, 2012
From Elayne Havison...With Jerry i had everyhing. Now i have nothing only a Broken Heart,a shattered soul, and so many wonderful memories.How do I go on from here without him? I was his Sweet heart and he was my Honey Bear. We always did everything together and he never left me alone, he always worried about me and with love and a big smile said "I LOVE YA BABY!"
September 4, 2012
September 4, 2012
From Julianne Bell: I am so happy that you were out in the path to know him and love him as he loved you. Clearly you filled the space in his heart that needed to be filled only by you. All my love to you and your family at this time.
September 4, 2012
September 4, 2012
Juliette Pupo Kelley So beautiful .... Jackie I started crying ... may he. R.I.P.
September 4, 2012
September 4, 2012
Sarab-Leena Sawhney So sorry for your loss Jackie. May god give you the strength to bear the loss. Our prayers are with you!
September 4, 2012
September 4, 2012
Shahner Logan: Jacqueline,The Loss of a parent is so hard and there are not words that can comfort you over the loss of your dad. Always think of him through out the day.There will always be something that will remind you of him.He will always be a part of you so take comfort in that. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.You and Your Mom will always have a special angel waching over you.
September 4, 2012
September 4, 2012
Gina Crincoli DiRenzi, I am so sorry for your loss. xoxo
September 4, 2012
September 4, 2012
Kim Dennis: Jackie, I am sorry to hear about your dad. I got to my dad about an hour after he died (almost 8 years ago). You are so Blessed to have been with him as he took his last breath.
September 4, 2012
September 4, 2012
Audrey Haley-Mohalek: So sorry again...just like Kim said ur blessed to be there to hold his hand. My dad died unexpectingly by falling down the stairs. I know its hard but cherish all the good memories...it will get better as time passes.
September 4, 2012
September 4, 2012
Paul Alvarado: I am sorry for your loss Jackie. Just remember you have him forever in your heart. You may have lost him through body but you gained him in soul. I am with you always in case you need to talk. ♥
September 4, 2012
September 4, 2012
Bob Buchbinder: AS YOU KNOW - DAD AND I HAD MANY OF GOOD CONVERSATIONS AND I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THOSE SPECIAL TIMES WHEN THEY WERE MY NEIGHBOR FOR MANY YEARS -I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THOSE TIMES...I REMEMBER SOME OF THESE PICTURES - GREAT SEEING THEM AGAIN. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU BOTH DURING THESE TROUBLED TIMES - SEE YOU ALL ON THURSDAY - OUR PRAYEERS ARE WITH YOU.
September 4, 2012
September 4, 2012
Matthew Mannion: Jackie- I am so sorry for your losses. Losing a parent is never easy no matter what age they are. But the happy memories will help you get through the tough times! Perhaps your Dad wanted your dog in heaven with him so he could always be reminded of you. God Bless and Take Care!
September 4, 2012
September 4, 2012
Christy L. Critelli Zuppa: So sorry for your loss.
September 4, 2012
September 4, 2012
Ted Grubowski: Sorry for your loss, hold onto the memories to get you through it.
September 4, 2012
September 4, 2012
Beth Paupal Currie: I'm so sorry for your losses, Jackie. It is so hard to lose our loved ones, both human and animal. You will get through it, one tear at a time, and although it doesn't get easier to accept that they are gone, time makes things better and the day will come when you can remember them and smile again.
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October 6, 2022
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Happy Heavenly Birthday Grandpa Jerry. The sweetest guy! Forever in our hearts. ❤️
September 2, 2018
September 2, 2018
DaddyCat, It's been six years since you left to become an angel. You are missed every single day. All of our talks, laughs, and adventures shall remain in my heart and mind forever....keeping us close always. Love you always, BabyCake
September 2, 2014
September 2, 2014
Two years today my dear cousin Jerry. May you REST IN PEACE till we meet again. xxoo Love, Marilyn
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Squad Lead Gerry Havison with Bravo Co.
September 7, 2012
by Alan Zanger
Bravo Co. Electricians sit on a couple of tanks supplied by the Marines as they go on patrol near their Marble Mountain base camp after being sniped at one time too many.
Squad Leader Gerry Havison pictured on right holding his M14.
Seabees Never Die - They Only Move On To Another Work Site!
September 7, 2012
by Alan Zanger
Gerry and I served together with USN Mobile Construction Nine from 1965/1966.
We had good times and we had bad times.
Our worst time was on Oct. 28th, 1965 - our camp was overrun by a suicide squad of North Vietnamese regulars.
One of the many good times that I can remember was when our base was restricted. This meant that we were not allowed to leave the confines of our camp or nearby worksite because the surrounding area was too dangerous to travel.
Gerry was a genius and had a lot of experience as an electrician. He devised a plan to get us off base by volunteering us for every electrical job whenever the nearby marines requested an electrical crew. They supplied our security, we supplied the work.
One time we made our way to downtown DaNang and of course, we had a little too much to drink and challenged each other to a drunken race with Cyclodrivers to see which one could peddle us through town the fastest.
Another time Gerry outsmarted our company chief by devising a plan to build a tool shed with a false room big enough to conceal a cot so that all of the electricians could take turns getting a little extra sleep. Our tools were placed around the shed so that the actual size was an optical illusion; we were working 20hours a day and the little bit of extra sleep was our savior.
Gerry and I spent many nights together in the slit trenches on security detail. The South East Asian winter nights were bitter cold especially when it rained. As we stared into the darkness behind sandbags we always imagined we saw movement far off in the distance.
Every night when the constant rain was at it's worst Gerry would repeat in yiddish:
" Regn Regn Regn farvos iz em alts Regn."
(Rain Rain Rain why is it always Raining?)
SEABEES NEVER DIE - THEY ONLY MOVE ON TO ANOTHER WORK SITE!
RIP Gerry
Alan Zanger