Gerald Allan Chipman

Gerald Allan “Chip” Chipman

February 10, 1932- January 31, 2021

Gerald Allan “Chip” Chipman was born on February 10, 1932 in Pleasantville, New York. The oldest son of Allan and Mary Chipman, Gerald, along with younger brother, Robert, grew up in Pleasantville and attended the local schools. After graduating from Pleasantville High School, Gerald entered the United States Navy and began his military career.

Gerry “Chip” spent the next 20 years in the Navy, traveling the world and serving in both the Korean conflict and Vietnam War. He served with distinction and achieved the rank of chief petty officer. Gerry belonged to the Association of Mineman and kept in contact with his shipmates.

When he retired from the Navy, Gerry settled down in San Diego, California. He joined the United Parcel Service (UPS), the Teamsters Union and began his second career. Gerry became quite popular at work and had many friends. After a brief first marriage ended, he met and married his second wife, Keiko in 1972. She had two young daughters from a previous marriage, Tina and Lucy. Together, they became an instant and loving family. Gerry and Keiko bought a new house, raised their daughters and built a happy life together. Gerry became the neighborhood “handyman” and was quite a familiar figure on their street, taking walks in the morning, a cup of coffee in hand. “Chip” could talk to anyone about anything, especially cars.

After 37 years of marriage, Gerry’s second wife, Keiko passed away in May of 2009. About a year later, Gerry met and married his current wife, Keiko. They spent ten years together, entertaining family, friends and traveling to their favorite places. On January 31st, at the age of 88, Gerry passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Keiko, stepdaughters Tina and Lucy, son-in-law Vince, Lucy’s children and grandchildren. Gerry also has a large extended family in New York and Keiko’s family in Japan. He will be greatly missed as a husband, stepfather, friend, neighbor and in his own words, “the last of the good guys”.