John (Jake) Giles of North Haven passed away on May 1, 2010 at the age of 87.
He was born January 14, 1923 in Wilson, North Carolina.
He was predeceased by his parents, Lillie Giles Jones and Thomas Hall and his sister, Sarah Midgett.
In June of 1941, he graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School in New York City going on to Howard University for one year. His college education was interrupted by the draft. John was a veteran of World War II being honorably discharged from the Army as a Corporal on December 30, 1946.
After 42 years of employment, he retired from the New Haven Post Office on September 26, 1986. He then began a new career becoming a certified nursing assistant, working for a variety of home health agencies.
John was a former member of the New Haven Knickerbockers Golf Club. He enjoyed competing in golf tournaments where he won many trophies.
He will be missed by his many second and third generation cousins, nieces and nephews who affectionately called him “Uncle Jakie”.
A special thanks to Dr. Jose Salvana, the dedicated staff at Yale New Haven Hospital and CT Hospice in Branford, CT who made his final days comfortable.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2010, 11 a.m. at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight Street, New Haven, CT followed by interment in Beaverdale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.
