OBITUARY
Gerald "Jake" S. Land, Sr.
14 April, 1931 – 22 September, 2021
IN THE CARE OF
Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home & Rosewood Memorial Park
Gerald “Jake” Sykes Land, Sr., 90, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 in Virginia Beach. Jake was born in Smithtown, NY to the late Norman and Madeline Land. He was also predeceased by his brother, Norman Bud Land, Jr. Jake was a dedicated and loving husband, father and grandfather. He was an Army Veteran who served during the Korean War as well as a member of the American Legion. He volunteered for 30 years as a firefighter with the Smithtown, Nissequogue and Ronkonkoma fire departments. He is cherished in memory by his wife, Kathy Land; children, Glen Havjar, Joseph Havjar, Alicia Havjar and Jerry Land, Jr.; grandchildren, Lucia, Grace and Emmet.
A graveside service will be conducted at 10am, Friday, October 8, 2021 at AG Horton Veterans Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Suffolk, VA. Please post your condolences to the family during this difficult time on the funeral home website. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Virginia Beach SPCA. The website address is https://vbspca.com/honors-and-memorials/ In honor of Jake Land, notify Kathy Land of my gift, 504 Pheasant Run, Virginia Beach, VA 23452.
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