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Henry Charles Halboth, Jr.

February 22, 1924 — February 17, 2021

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Henry Charles Halboth, Jr. crossed the bar in commencement of his last voyage on February 17, 2021, in Durham, NC, in the firm belief that he was embarking on the greatest adventure of all. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, on February 22, 1924, the only son of the late Henry C. and Irene Cavanaugh Halboth. Prior to relocating to Croasdaile Village in Durham in 1999, he had resided in Brooklyn NY, Norfolk VA, Drexel Hill PA, Newark NJ, Jacksonville FL, Honolulu HA, and Rumson NJ in the course of a long and varied career in the marine industry, as well as the service of his country.

Henry was predeceased by his beloved wife of 63 years, Elizabeth Saling Halboth, on December 18, 2014. He is survived by his son Charles Halboth (Sharon), and daughter Suzanne H. Graham (John). He was known as Poppop to his grandchildren: Allison DeLaurentis (Chris), Sandra Halboth, Matthew Graham (Angela), Laura Graham (Ken), and Rebecca Graham; and great-grandchildren Evan & Mia DeLaurentis.

Captain Halboth was a graduate of the New York State Merchant Marine Academy, a licensed Shipmaster, Oceans and Tonnage Unlimited, and was employed for some sixty years in the marine industry. He was a thirty-year veteran of the United States Naval Reserve, a Merchant Marine Veteran of World War II, and an active duty Naval Veteran of the Korean Conflict. In addition to his naval service, he had been a Ship’s Officer in the employ of the American South African Line, a Marine Surveyor with the United States Salvage Association, and a Shipmaster and Salvage Master in the employ of the Merritt Chapman and Scott Corporation, all of NYC, prior to founding his own corporation of Marine Surveyors and Consulting Ship Salvors in Jersey City NJ in 1970.

During his active duty service with the US Navy, Captain Halboth attended and graduated from the Naval School, Salvage, with certifications as a Salvage Officer and Salvage Diver, thereby acquiring a lifelong interest in salvage work, both military and commercial, which he diligently pursued during the remainder of his career. Due to his efforts over 100 ships, of every description, were successfully refloated and ultimately returned to service. As a commercial Salvage Master he pioneered the application of technical principles to the work at hand and was considered as expert in the use of compressed air for salvage purposes.

Henry was long active in the Masonic Fraternity. Originally a member of Duval Lodge No. 159 in Jacksonville FL; he was a member of Durham Lodge No. 352, a 60 year member, Past Master and Past Secretary of Navesink Lodge No. 9 in Red Bank NJ; and a Past District Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey. After relocation to Durham, he became active in EMS affairs, and served as an EMS volunteer with the Lebanon Fire and Rescue organization, as well as continuing his other interests.

He had been for many years a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Rumson NJ and the First Presbyterian Church in Red Bank NJ. In Durham he was an active member of the Trinity Avenue Presbyterian Church and later regularly attended services at the Croasdaile Village Interfaith Chapel.

Special thanks to his friends and kind caregivers and employees of Croasdaile Village.

A private burial will be held at Maplewood Cemetery.

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