1933
2013
Harold "Hal" Orville Berry, age 80, was born July 4, 1933, in Detroit, MI, to Carl J. and Lucille (Speake) Berry. He passed away in the privacy of his home on September 28, 2013 in White Lake, MI. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 7 years, Lucille V. Berry, and sister, Mildred, who died in infancy. Beloved Husband of over 50 years to Sharon A. (Smolinski) Berry. Loving Father of Martin M. (Faye A. Johnson) Berry (White Lake, MI); dear grandfather of Joseph (Brooke) Plovie (White Lake, MI), Julie (Jose) Martinez (Andover, Kansas); great-grandfather of 5. Also survived by beloved sisters Shirley Lamb (Shelby, MI) and Dorothy L. Sieloff (Clarkston, MI).
Hal served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War where he studied electrical aeronautics. He was employed in the automotive industry in Michigan for forty years starting with Essex Wire and retiring from AFL, Alcoa Fujikuri as General Manager of Components. He was well respected in the industry.
He retired in 1995 to the Citrus Hills Community in Inverness, Florida from White Lake, Michigan. He resided in Florida in the winter and White Lake in the summer. Hal was an avid golfer and member of Citrus Hills Golf and Country Club. He was a hobbyist specializing in model ship building and is considered a Master Model Ship Builder. He enjoyed sharing his talents with others. He wrote an autobiography of his early life, "A Fork in the Road." He is remembered for his keen memory and sense of humor, patience, but mostly for his gentle kindness.
Visitation will be held Monday, September 30, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Union Lake Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 1233 Union Lake Rd., White Lake. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. (In State 10:00 a.m.) at St. Patrick Parish, 9086 Hutchins, White Lake. Burial at White Chapel Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Wounded Warriors.
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December 10, 2013
Janet Grzegorzewski
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
October 10, 2013
Ron Molitor
Sharon, My sincere condolences to you and your family on Hal's passing. He was a great guy and I truly enjoyed working with him. We accomplished a lot and had some great times together! I am truly honored and proud that Hal wanted to speak with me one more time before his passing. There are not enough " Hal Berrys " in this world. He was one of the great ones and will be missed.
October 8, 2013
Sharon, we are so sorry to hear of Hal's passing. He was a great guy to know. Always the gentleman and both of you nice to be around. We will always remember his kind heart and wit. Please know it was a great pleasure knowing your Hal.
Bill and Connie Nebraska, Hernando, FL
October 2, 2013
Gordon Converse
Dear Sharon:
I considered it a Badge of Honor to be counted as a friend of Hal's. I was, and forever will be, amazed by the man's talent and patience. He made a positive and long lasting impression on everyone who knew him. We will all miss him as I know you will too. What a great talent!
Gordon & Joan Converse
October 1, 2013
Dear Sharon,
We are so sad to hear of Hal passing. He was a wonderful man , always had a smile on his face. He was so creative and enjoyed his favorite hobby, building shps.We have wonderful memories of both of you in Florida.
Ron and Lil Lada
Mountain Top, Pa.
October 1, 2013
Trish Nicholas
God teaches us to "Love Thy Neighbor", though with Hal & Sharon there is and was no "staying after class" to learn to apply this rule. Wonderful neighbors and friends. One thing I always felt when we were with them was how tightly their lives were entwined; you could feel the love between them, be it helping the other on one of their hobby projects, working in the yard or just enjoying a sports game on TV. They were an awesome couple. Sharon, we hurt with you on the loss of Hal. We know he's out of pain and his quality of life much improved in joining our heavenly Father's kingdom, but the hurt is still there. We are here when you need us, sending hugs & prayers daily.
October 1, 2013
Tim & Sally Quinn
Dear Sharon,
You two had a wonderful life together, sharing your creative talents and working together on projects in your little workshop. We hope your memories will sustain and reassure you and that you will soon have comfort, peace and solace. We feel fortunate to have known him - and he won't be forgotten. We have so many things at home here that bring him to memory .
LOVE, Tim & Sally
October 1, 2013
Jackie LeBlanc
Aunt Sharon, Marty, Faye and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Just know that Uncle Hal is now at peace.
Uncle Hal, you left all of us with many wonderful memories. You will be deeply missed and will remain in our hearts forever.
October 1, 2013
Julie LaPorte
Aunt Sharon,
Now that Uncle Hal's journey to Heaven has begun, his pain and worries are over forever. He will be your guardian angel keeping a watch over you. He will be missed greatly by all the people he has touched throughout his lifetime. I have great memories of him to keep.
With heartfelt sympathy and all my love your niece,
Julie
September 30, 2013
Please accept my sincerest condolences. May God give you and your family comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Ms Porter
September 30, 2013
Melanie Bechtell
Aunt Sharon, I am thinking of you today and always! You and Uncle Hal have an incredible place in my heart!! So many amazing memories from the lake with the big slide to fishing and laying salt for the deer up north at the cabin! Uncle Hal will be missed and forever remembered as such a kind sole and warm hearted man, husband, uncle, brother, son and friend!! I love you so much!!
With all my love, Melanie
September 30, 2013
Jamie Bechtell
Dear Auntie Sharon,
May you find some peace knowing that uncle Hal is in a much better place. He is now looking down on us, smiling and dancing about.
I know he is telling jokes and stories with Grandpa, Uncle Kenny, and Uncle Keith. It brings a smile to my face to think of them being together, I hope it does you too.
Someday we will all meet again to live eternally. Until then hold your head high, as that is what Uncle Hal would want. He loved you so much!
I love you so much! Sending lots of love and prayers your way.
September 30, 2013
Cyndi
Sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the "Hearer of prayer" at this time. -Psalm 65:2
September 30, 2013
Angie Smolinski
Aunt Sharon, Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to Forever hold in your Heart.
September 30, 2013
Dear Sharon, Hal was a very special man and I will always remember the wonderful times we all had on the golf course. God bless you & family.
Love, Marge Symons
September 30, 2013
Bruce T. Olson
Uncle Hal you will be missed by all but not forgotten. Your family and friends will always keep you close in there hearts.
Bruce T. Olson
September 29, 2013
Keri D
Forever in our hearts! You will be missed!
September 29, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person whom we will miss and keep always in our prayers.
Dear Sharon and Family, take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
With the deepest sympathy,
Jankowski's Family
September 28, 2013
He was our gentle giant... He is in Heaven with all of our wonderful family catching them up on all of our lives..Uncle Hal will be greatly missed.
Love to the family.
Fred & Gwen
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