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Jack Fervan Obituary
He was born on Sept. 19, 1929 in Elmira, N.Y. the son of the late Leo and Helen (Hemenway) Fervan.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Shirley (Banzhof) Fervan; three children, Douglas Fervan, Mechele (Wayne) Benton and Daniel (Rebecca) Fervan; one brother, Robert Fervan of Yorktown Heights, N.Y.; six grandchildren, Sarah (Caleb) Lim, Bradley, Aaron and Emily Benton, Alexander and Christopher (Emily) Fervan. Jack was predeceased by his grandson, Patrick Fervan of Dearing, Ga. and his brother, Jerry Fervan of Elmira.
Jack graduated from Albany College of Pharmacy in 1952 and served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps. In 1956 he and Shirley moved to Avoca where he owned and operated the Avoca Pharmacy and later, the Fervan Pharmacy until his retirement in 1992.
He was a member of the Avoca United Methodist Church, the Free and Accepted Masons, the Avoca American Legion, the Avoca Rod and Gun Club and the Avoca-Wallace Lions Club.
Jack was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons and grandchildren. He loved woodworking and "tinkering" in his workshop which provided him with a lifetime of enjoyment. He took great pride in maintaining the D L & W Railroad station and is still enjoyed by the community.
The Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., Avoca is honored to serve the family of Jack D. Fervan.
Calling hours are 1-2 p.m., Wednesday (Sept. 16, 2020) immediately followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. at the Avoca United Methodist Church, 8593 Jacobs Ladder Road, Avoca. Private interment with military honors will be at Valley View Cemetery, Avoca.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to the Avoca Ambulance Service, 7 Chase St., Avoca, N.Y. 14809.
Online condolences or remembrances of Jack are welcomed on the Facebook page of Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. or at www.bishopandjohnsonfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Julie Armstrong Muth
September 15, 2020
Jack and Shirley Fervan gave me my first jobs and responsibilities in Avoca. I worked initially as their babysitter and later in the Avoca Rexall Drug store. As first jobs for a very young small-town girl, they were patient, trusting and generous. They were kind, generous and wonderful family friends to the Armstrong's and will always be treasured in our memories.
To this day, my favorite holiday is the 4th of July. I can trace this back to Jack putting on a fireworks display for the kids on south Main Street. The "grand finale" was when Jack brought out the "Schoolhouse Firework" as we cheered the lighting of the schoolhouse. We were all richer for having him as a neighbor! Rest in Peace, Jack!
Susan (Warner) Mackey
September 14, 2020
Heartfelt condolences to Jack’s wonderful family. Jack was a dedicated, kind and caring person and pharmacist. My favorite memory is from the early 1970s (I was about 15) — when innocently/naively asking Jack for cigarette rolling papers & a syringe, completely oblivious to their drug use implications, he gave me a concerned look & asked why I needed them. I said my oboe teacher at Eastman told me to get both items — the cigarette papers to absorb moisture buildup under oboe key pads & the syringe to fill with oil to lubricate metal joints on my oboe. Jack then went to the back of his store & called my Dad (Howard Warner - band director at Avoca Central School) who confirmed my story. I finally got what I came for!
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