It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Alexander R. Gavitt Jr. in Westerly, Rhode Island, who passed away on January 25, 2024, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Alexander R. Gavitt and Rachel Gavitt (Ure); his wife Patricia Ann Gavitt (McGuire); his siblings, Donald and Sandra; and his brother-in-law Victor Morgan Sr..

He is survived by : his children, Susan Gavitt, Cheryl Bertora and Stephen Gavitt; his grandson Nicholas Bertora (Justine); his great grandchildren, Matthew (Emily Bertora) and Ava; and his brother Bruce. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends including his friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Alexander Gavitt to account number 30243 Gavitt Agriculture and Natural Resources Communications Fund at the University of Connecticut Foundation, Inc. Checks made payable to the UConn Foundation, Inc. can be mailed to: The UConn Foundation, Inc.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home