Vivian Gavitt

Obituary of Vivian H. Gavitt

Vivian Gavitt, age 94, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025. Vivian was born on May 17, 1930, to Ernfrid and Alma Peterson. She was the loving wife of the late Thomas Gavitt Sr. and the beloved mother to the late Thomas Jr (Katie), Frederick (Jeannie), Helen Poore (Danny), Joseph (Carol), and Robert (Teresa).

She was a devoted “G”Ma to Katie (Clarence), Mary (Brian), Kelly (Mike), Jenn (Fred), Helen (Rob), Caitlin, Jaclyn (Jesse), Kerri (Rob), Freddie, Richie and Michael and the great “G”Ma to Kali, Jordan, Vivian, Joey, Glen, Matthew, Lola, Emma, Jake, Logan, Duane, Dani and Connor. Loving sister of the late Edith Goodwin, and affectionately known as Aunt Viv to her many nieces and nephews. Vivian will be greatly missed by Boots, Bright Eyes, Spot Face, Meanie, and Sonny Boy. 

She was the heart of every family gathering, from lively Sunday dinners to countless celebrations of life’s milestones. “G”Ma treasured these moments, making sure every occasion was filled with warmth and joy. She also enjoyed simpler pleasures, such as spending time with her family at Kiddie Beach, playing Bingo, and visiting Atlantic City for a bit of fun and excitement. Her love for life and her ability to bring people together will never be forgotten.

Vivian’s love and spirit will remain with us always, as she continues to live on in the hearts of her family and all who loved her.

“If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I’d walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again.”


The visitation for Vivian Gavitt will be held at Marine Park Funerl Home on Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM & 7:00 to 9:00 PM. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Resurrection Roman Catholic Church on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM - the family will be gathering at the funeral home by 9:00 AM. The Committal Service will immediately follow the Funeral Mass at Calverton National Cemetery.

Sunday
2
February

Visitation at Funeral Home

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Marine Park Funeral Home, Inc.
3024 Quentin Road
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Sunday
2
February

Visitation

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Marine Park Funeral Home, Inc.
3024 Quentin Road
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Monday
3
February

Mass

10:00 am
Monday, February 3, 2025
Resurrection R.C. Church
2331 Gerritsen Avenue
Brooklyn, New York, United States

Final Resting Place

Calverton National Cemetery
210 Pricneton Blvd.
Calverton, New York, United States
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