Donald A. Havenick
July 9, 2020
Born in: Brooklyn, NY
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
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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.
Thank you. My dad spoke of your dad fondly. Thanks for the photos.
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
I always loved to see him ride up on his motorcycle. Truely a free spirit , even more free now.
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
Carol and Chuck
P.S. Don – Thanks for my “Sweet Sixteen” celebration, we danced to dawn!
Carol
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.