Donald A. Havenick

donald havenick

Donald Havenick died peacefully at home with his daughter, son-in- law, and grandson near his side.

He often said he lived 83 amazing years. Unfortunately, shortly after his 83rd birthday he was diagnosed with bladder cancer. He gave a good fight!
His greatest pride and passions were his Army MOS, of building the Alaskan Communications System, traveling, riding his motorcycle, and his family.
He was gregarious and charismatic, and always had a good story…if you were willing to listen.

He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.

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Visitation: July 15, 2020 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place
551 Route 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764


Service: July 15, 2020 6:00 pm

Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place
551 Route 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764


Interment: July 16, 2020 11:00 am

Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Blvd.
CALVERTON, NY


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  1. I am so sorry for your lost. I although I never met your father, I feel like I have known him my whole life. My father, Don Munro cared so much about his boy scouts on Governors Island. Finally a few years I had the pleasure of emailing him. He would write about things he did. He was so proud of his daughter, her family, his time in Alaska, his store and so many things. I will miss him.

  2. Sending you and your family our deepest condolences, love and prayers. Hoping you find some comfort in that he is now at peace with God. ❤️

  3. Our love and hugs to Dona, Michael, and Joseph and a loving farewell to my Bro Don. You were always my favorite and only Brother Good! I love you forever.
    Richard, Nancy, and Carly Havenick

  4. Our thoughts are with you and your family. We’re going to miss Don’s fun stories.

  5. candleFond memories of Uncle Don. Always positive and happy.
    I always loved to see him ride up on his motorcycle. Truely a free spirit , even more free now.

  6. Don touched our hearts…always had a smile and friendly word. So good, so generous, he was.
    Love,
    Carol and Chuck
    P.S. Don- Thanks for my “Sweet Sixteen” celebration…we danced to dawn!
    Love,
    Carol

  7. candleDon touched our hearts….always had a smile and friendly word…so good, so generous he was.
    Carol and Chuck
    P.S. Don – Thanks for my “Sweet Sixteen” celebration, we danced to dawn!
    Carol

  8. candleMy deepest condolences to you and your family. I was about to reach out to your dad in July, if you can believe that. I had always remembered him and especially my friend, Marie. I am going back to when you were in your crib and you lived in the E. 20s and your dad had his art store. Although Marie was a few years older than me, she and I were friends and had some crazy fun times! I can still remember particular incidents and feel us laughing. Being in lock down in the height of the pandemic, I spent some time looking up people. I was devastated to learn through FB posts that you lost your mom. I thought I’d reach out to Don to see if he remembered me and the “Tetley” days (the greatest bar ever in Greenwich Village). I had things to tend to in July and time ran away with me (yet another lesson learned) and I am most regretful. I do remember how excited Don was about his new business those many years ago and how down to earth, funny and kind he was. I remember your pretty room in that apartment and how your parents adored you. Your tribute to your dad made me cry and it’s obvious that you took good care of him and that he was surrounded by love and laughter. You have your mother’s beautiful smile. May happy memories sustain all of you.

  9. candleLucia Young says:
    January 7, 2022 at 6:04 am
    My deepest condolences to you and your family. I was about to reach out to your dad in July, if you can believe that. I had always remembered him and especially my friend, Marie. I am going back to when you were in your crib and you lived in the E. 20s and your dad had his art store. Although Marie was a few years older than me, she and I were friends and had some crazy fun times! I can still remember particular incidents and feel us laughing. Being in lock down in the height of the pandemic, I spent some time looking up people. I was devastated to learn through FB posts that you lost your mom. I thought I’d reach out to Don to see if he remembered me and the “Tetley” days (the greatest bar ever in Greenwich Village). I had things to tend to in July and time ran away with me (yet another lesson learned) and I am most regretful. I do remember how excited Don was about his new business those many years ago and how down to earth, funny and kind he was. I remember your pretty room in that apartment and how your parents adored you. Your tribute to your dad made me cry and it’s obvious that you took good care of him and that he was surrounded by love and laughter. You have your mother’s beautiful smile. May happy memories sustain all of you.


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