We Honor and Remember:
PO Michael Halpert
Hometown: Eatontown, NJ. Age: 31 years old. Died: July 1, 2009. Unit: US Navy, USS Memphis (SSN 691). Birth: Dec. 26, 1977, Livingston, New Jersey, USA. He graduated from Verona High school in Verona, NJ and went on to receive his Associates of Science Degree from Morris County College and then his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Montclair State University in May 2003. On March 26, 2008, Michael joined the Navy and upon completion of boot camp, went on to the Naval Submarine Base in Groton, CT, where he attended Basic Enlisted Submarine School, Electronics Technician "A" School and ET Navigation School. He had just recently successfully completed the Petty Officer Selectee Leadership Course and was promoted to Petty Officer Status. Petty Officer Halpert was currently awaiting assignment as a Navigation Electronics Technician aboard the USS Memphis (SSN 691). Michael was preceded in death by his father, Miles Halpert. He is survived by his Mother and Stepfather, Maxine and Paul Gilson of Eatontown. Michael will be incredibly missed by all of his Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and beloved extended family and friends. The Funeral Service, with military honors, will be held at Beth Israel Cemetery in Woodbridge on Sunday, July 5th at 1:00 p.m. The Family will be sitting Shiva at their home on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 2 until 9 o'clock. |
Michael Halpert grew up in Verona, NJ, where he dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player or an equestrian.
He joined the military in 2008 after receiving a Bachelor of Arts from Montclair State. He was smart, inquisitive and “always wanted to know why,” said his mother, Maxine Gilson.
Michael had a “contagious” laugh, she said, and was most comfortable behind a camera taking videos of his shipmates horsing around.
“His younger shipmates looked up to him as a mentor.” Michael, who made friends very easily due to his laid back nature, kept his friends due to his loyalty and passion for connection.
“His smile was the one that lit up my life,” said Maxine. “He was my pride and joy. Michael was and will forever be my beautiful boy who grew up to be the most honorable and courageous person I have ever known.”
Maxine said she still receives messages from many of the individuals he touched. Michael is missed and loved eternally by his mother, Maxine and his stepfather, Paul.
He joined the military in 2008 after receiving a Bachelor of Arts from Montclair State. He was smart, inquisitive and “always wanted to know why,” said his mother, Maxine Gilson.
Michael had a “contagious” laugh, she said, and was most comfortable behind a camera taking videos of his shipmates horsing around.
“His younger shipmates looked up to him as a mentor.” Michael, who made friends very easily due to his laid back nature, kept his friends due to his loyalty and passion for connection.
“His smile was the one that lit up my life,” said Maxine. “He was my pride and joy. Michael was and will forever be my beautiful boy who grew up to be the most honorable and courageous person I have ever known.”
Maxine said she still receives messages from many of the individuals he touched. Michael is missed and loved eternally by his mother, Maxine and his stepfather, Paul.
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