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GERARD DAVIS

1927 - 2019

GERARD DAVIS obituary, 1927-2019, Greenwich, CT

BORN

1927

DIED

2019

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Fred D. Knapp & Son Funeral Home - Greenwich

134 Hamilton Ave.

Greenwich, Connecticut

GERARD DAVIS Obituary

DAVIS--Gerard H. Age 92, passed away peacefully in Greenwich, CT on September 29, 2019 with his children by his side. Gerard was born on June 4, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY. Gerard was a devoted husband to the late Roberta Davis, father of Sima and her husband, Chip Farmer, and of Noah Davis. Extremely devoted Grandfather to Lily, Henry, Anna and Olivia Farmer and Preston Davis. Gerard attended William & Mary undergraduate, Yale Law School and Columbia University for his Masters and Ph.D. He served our nation in the Navy as a Merchant Marine and as an attorney for Radio Free Europe out of Munich, Germany during the Cold War and beyond. He was a hero for our nation and our family. He will always be in our hearts. Services will be held Friday, October 4 at 10:00am at the Fred D. Knapp Funeral Home, 267 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich. Interment will be private. Friends may call at Sima and Chip's home from 2:00pm-6:00pm after the service on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Roberta Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund, Greenwich Scholarship Association, P.O. Box 4627, Greenwich, CT 06831 or online at greenwichscholarship.org/ donate/

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Published by New York Times on Oct. 1, 2019.

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Alice M. Dawson

October 4, 2019

To Gerard ' s family,
My condolences to you all. What a great guy, I have missed him at Aunt Joan's luncheon table the last couple of seasons. Always a lively conversation with Gerard at the table. He will be missed in Sarasota, as well as, Greenwich.

Carole Del Savio

October 1, 2019

Gerard was a wonderful friend, a loving husband, father and grandfather who served his country in war and peace. He is perhaps best summed up as man of intellect, wit, and, above all, honor. Our world needs more like him in these difficult times. We will miss him as we miss his devoted wife, Roberta.

Gail Wilson

October 1, 2019

Lovely man. I got to know Gerard and Roberta when I worked with Roberta at Greenwich High School. I always admired his intellect and we always enjoyed his company. Our sympathy to you, Sima and Noah and your families. I am sure he loved all those grandchildren.

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Sima and Chip's Home

28 Briar Brae Rd., Darien, CT 06830

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Fred D. Knapp & Son Funeral Home - Greenwich

134 Hamilton Ave., Greenwich, CT 06830

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