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Gerald Hewitt Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 24 to May 26, 2008.

Gerald Witmer Hewitt, Sr., of Niagara Falls, died Friday, May 23, 2008 in Mount St. Mary’s Hospital. He was 90. He was born with twin brother, Harold Cleghorn Hewitt on February 5, 1918 in Springville, NY, to the late Alan and Lena (Laur) Hewitt. Raised and worked with his father and five brothers on their dairy farm on Upper Mountain Road, Lewiston. The Hewitt farm supplied large quantities of milk daily to residents of the area. There were 40 Holsteins and milking was a seven day a week two times a day job. In addition the farm raised corn, oats and alfalfa to feed the cattle. The Hewitt boys worked hard and played hard all year round. They had softball, basketball and hockey teams and school work too! Gerald graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1935. In 1941, he started work at the Union Carbide National Plant in Niagara Falls and retired in 1981 with 40 years service. As a sportsman, he enjoyed golf and bowling for over 60 years. He was Hyde Park Golf Club Champion in 1951 and City Golf Champ in 1952. He was inducted into the Niagara Falls Men’s Bowling Association Hall of Fame in 1995, with a lifetime average of 190 and many championship trophies added to his collection. “Jerry will be missed by his golf and card playing friends.” He is survived by a son, Gerald W. (Karen) Hewitt, Jr. of San Jose, CA; a daughter, Sandra (late Ronald) Granieri of Niagara Falls; three brothers, Alfred L. (Lola) Hewitt of Niagara Falls, Richard A. (Jocelyn) Hewitt of Lawrence, KS, Kenneth C. (Ruth) Hewitt of Tacoma, WA; five grandchildren, Melanie (John T.)Loss of Grand Island, Ronald J. (Jennifer) Granieri of Lansdowne, PA, Rebecca (Robert) Stone of Sylvania, OH, Rachel (Guy) Hunt of Rochester, Alicia L. Hewitt of San Jose, CA; eight great grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Rose M. Hewitt January 11, 1991; a granddaughter, Maria Carmela Granieri; and two brothers, twin, Harold and oldest brother, Donald (late Betty) Hewitt. Friends may call Tuesday after 11 AM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, where funeral services will be held at 1 PM. Interment will be in Acacia Park Cemetery, Pendleton, NY.

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May 30, 2008

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Lisa Fuller

May 30, 2008

Our condolencences and prayers are with Great Uncle Gerry's immediate and extended family. I have always thought very fondly of him and enjoyed stories of when all the Hewitt boys were young. Lisa Fuller (Don and Betty's granddaughter)

Steve Manion

May 27, 2008

To young Jerry,

Sorry about the loss of your father. He was a wonderful man. I have many fond memories of coming over to your house for your mother's pies and talking with your father as he watched Hockey Night in Canada.

Lisa & Zac Richardson

May 27, 2008

It sounds like Great Uncle Gerry had a wonderful life and we're sure he will be missed. Our thoughts are with all the Hewitt family.
- Granddaughter to Dick and Lyn Hewitt

Jackie Cabral&Family

May 26, 2008

Gerald you were a great friend and card player, we will dearly miss you and thank you for all the fun times over the years. I hope everyone got to know how much fun you really were. I got it Ger, you can't make points passing, and don't be afraid to lead that trump. Cards to you Gerald. We loved ya Ger.
And to your family.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

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robert messing

May 26, 2008

Jerry its been a long time since we delievered the paper together.I played golf with your DAD at HYDE PARK on many occasions as a little kid.The thing that I remember most is how he always told me it was a game ,so I should enjoy it just like he did .Im very sorry for your loss.

robert messing

May 26, 2008

Brother Dick

May 25, 2008

Brother Gerry, will be most remembered by all his card loving friends, as the Euchre or "Haasie" card shark. Play one card and he knew immediately, every card you had of the 5 you held. Play the wrong one if he was your partner and you heard about it, for certain. Know he will show those who have preceeded him the same super talents as he did in all his acts and actions; sports or otherwise, none excelled any better. "We'll miss you Gerry", and one day we will join you in your now restful and peaceful, heavenly home.
Our love to all the immediate family; we share yours as well as our great loss.
much love, Dick and Lyn

Ken Hewitt

May 25, 2008

A great brother who will be fondly remembered. He was my sports idol during my younger years and I always admired his many athletic accomplishments. He was always "Gike" to us and that name will be eternally special to us. We talked on the phone frequently during the last few years and we will miss him greatly..

Jay A. Hewitt

May 25, 2008

My Uncle Jerry was always known as the athlete in our family. He was the best golfer, always straight down the middle. Bowler, with many 800 series, and a tenacious euchre player! As a kid growing up in the 50's & 60's I always marveled at his abilities, & looked forward to our family gatherings to hear about his exploits. My Dad (Jerrys youngest brother) always speaks fondly of Jerrys many achievements and how kind he was.
He will be missed by all our family, and my prayers go out to both my cousins, Sandra & Jerry Jr, and your families.

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