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- Miles E. Havens, 89, of Grand Island, NY passed away on December 13, 2019 at Elderwood at Grand Island. Born in Buffalo, NY on July 9, 1930, he was the son of the late Clifford and Lillian (Raffel) Havens.
Miles served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War for 4 years until his honorable discharge on June 20, 1953 and married Frances D. (Penale) Havens. He was employed by General Motors Corporation for 25 years until his retirement in the 1980’s. Miles was a past member of the Grand Island Fire Company and Grand Island Lions Club. He was an avid bowler and golfer in various leagues and proud of his aced hole in one. Other hobbies included fishing, flower gardening and his love for their dogs and cats. Above all he enjoyed vacationing to the 1000 Islands with his wife Frances.
In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his two children, Maria (Gary) Kling and James Havens, four grandchildren, Jenne (Roy) Carlisi, James (Rebecca) Havens, John Havens and Jason Kraft, great-grandchildren, Tessa, Carmella, Marina, Luciana, Gina, Christina, R.J., Joseph, Theresa, Faustina, Francisco, Augustine and Isaac, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Miles was predeceased by his grandson Justin Kraft and his five siblings.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 17 from 3 – 7 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304. Miles’ Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 10 AM at St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church, 2100 Baseline Road, Grand Island, NY 14072. Everyone please assemble at church. Entombment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials offering may made to Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, 1023 Swann Rd, Youngstown, NY 14174 or to Alzheimer’s Association of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Drive Suite 6, Williamsville, NY 14221. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online guest register
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