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Gerald Clark Obituary
Gerald S. Clark, Sr., a leading force for economic development in New Haven's business community for over a half century, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022 at the age of 93. Mr. Clark founded and served as Executive Director of the Greater New Haven Business and Professional Association; a group dedicated to helping minority-owned small businesses succeed. He was a founding director of the Dixwell Plaza Merchants Association, among many other civic responsibilities. One of the most influential figures in the Greater New Haven Community for over 50 years, Gerald Clark helped many new businesses start, grow, and prosper throughout the state,
Gerald was born on New Year's Day, 1929 in Tuskegee, AL to William Arthur Clark and Olivia White Clark. Gerald served with the US Army, then remained in the Army Reserves for the next 28 years, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. In 1953, he began his studies at New York University, earning an MBA degree in 1955. In 1965 he opened The Gerald S. Clark Insurance Agency and Acres Real Estate Company. Later, he started Spectrum Associates, a management consulting firm. Mr. Clark served on several boards of directors and civic organizations.
Gerald was predeceased by his parents; sister, Wilhelminia Sarari-Clark; wife, Yvonne Clark; stepdaughter, Muriel LaTanya Wylie; daughter-in law, Terry Clark; and former wife, Mary Vaughn Clark. He is survived by his sons, William Arthur Clark (Dr. Debra Bond) of Hamden and Gerald Clark, Jr. of Springfield, MA; grandchildren, Maraya Olivia Clark; Alyssya Clark; Gerald Clark, III; Justin Clark; Michael Riddick (Eneris); and Marques Riddick (Betsy).
A celebration of life will be held Friday, September 16, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Dixwell Avenue Congregational United Church of Christ, 217 Dixwell Ave., New Haven, CT. Friends may call Friday at the church from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Interment will occur at Evergreen Cemetery, New Haven, CT. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in the memory of Gerald S. Clark, Sr. to: Sickle Cell Disease Association of America-CT Michelle's House, 1389 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06511 or the New Haven Scholarship Fund, PO Box 8936, New Haven, CT 06532-8936. Services by Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St., New Haven, CT. To leave a message of comfort for the Clark family, please visit, www.hkhfuneralservices.com
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Dee Marshall
September 16, 2022
Condolences to the Clark family and friends. I first met Mr. Clark, with the late Mrs. Yvonne Clark, who was dear friends with the late Mrs. Mammie Graves. They were all a joy to be around with all three adding so much history and culture to Black America. Mr. Clark was truly a Renaissance man in every aspect of life ... who leaves a wonderful legacy to his family.
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