Henry W. 'Hank' Graveman, Sr. Of Forked River Dies At 80

Courtesy of Layton’s Home for Funerals:

Henry W. “Hank” Graveman, Sr., 80, of Forked River, died Monday, September 15, 2014 at Community Medical Center in Toms River.

He was born in Jersey City. He lived in Clark Township before moving to Forked River in 1971. Hank was co-owner with his wife, of H & B Automotive of Clark and River Lights Marina, Forked River. Hank was also the head mechanic for the Lacey Township School District before he retired 15 years ago.

Mr. Graveman was very active in the Rotary Club of Forked River and served as its secretary and treasurer numerous times. Mr. Graveman was presented with the Paul Harris Fellow Award, a very prestigious award from the Rotary Club of Forked River, for his selflessness and generous commitment to the community.

Hank has been enjoying his retirement years in their home on Tilghman Island, Maryland. Hank was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Barbara.

Surviving are his two sons Henry W. Graveman, Jr. and his wife Rosemarie of Bayville and John of Forked River; his two grandchildren Allison and Johnathan; his two sisters and their husbands Carol and William Kriews of Manahawkin and Debra and James Ford of Union, NJ.

Private funeral arrangements are being handled by Layton’s Home For Funerals, Forked River.