John J. Clavin

John Joseph Clavin “Jack” died peacefully, on May 9 in the care of the extraordinary staff of the VNA Hospice in Vero Beach. Jack approached his death the way he approached his life …With Courage, with Dignity and with a Sense of Humor. He will be missed by every person whose life he touched.

Jack was born, January 7, 1927 to Abigail and Harry Clavin in Valley Stream, New York.  In 1945, joined the US Navy where he served in Guam as a surf landing unit Captain.  He attended St. Bonaventure University and graduated in 1951

Jack worked for NY Telephone Company. as a Division Manager of Westchester, New York.  He served as trustee of the Village of Rockville Centre.

He later Became head of the Fishers Island Telephone Company. Jack and Peggy lived and worked on Fishers Island for 20 years, where Jack also became a member of the Fishers Island Fire Department, Captain of the Sea-born Ambulance known as “Sea Stretcher”, and as Harbormaster.  They moved to East Moriches, New York in 2001.

In 1989 Vero Beach, Florida became their permanent and beloved retirement home.

He is survived by his Wife and Best Friend, Peggy, his daughter, Mary Reinhard (Kevin), son Brian (Suzy), daughter Maura, and son John (Mary Gene).  He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and one great-grand daughter.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Jack’s name to: VNA Hospice, 901 37th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960.