Calvin V

Hayes

Obituary

Calvin "Buddy" Vincent Hayes

July 17th, 1936~ February 15th, 2018

C alvin "Buddy" Vincent Hayes, of Englewood, New Jersey departed this life on February 15th, 2018.  He was born in Garland, North Carolina on July 19th, 1936, to Willie Dolph and Mamie Jane (Cooper) Hayes.

During his early childhood, he migrated with his family to Norfolk, Virginia.  There, after excelling in grade school, he began attending Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, Virginia with a desire to become and architect.  However, after graduating high school, Calvin realized his affinity for numbers and gravitated toward studying accounting at what was then known as Norfolk State College, from where he graduated with a degree. While there, he also participated in their renowned ROTC program.

Subsequent to graduating, he married his High School Sweetheart, Selena M. "Sheenie" Evans in October of 1960 and shortly thereafter moved his family to the Harlem area of New York, where there were more opportunities.  After arriving, he wanted to bolster his accounting skills and availed himself to obtaining further certification in accounting at Columbia University in New York.  While doing so, he again moved his family to Brooklyn, New York, to improve their quality of life.  Having honed his accounting skills, he embarked upon employment and found a job, which turned into a career, at N.L. Fish & Co., in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, where he worked for over forty-five years until retiring.  In the mid-70's, while working there, Calvin moved his family once again, to Englewood, New Jersey, which was closer to his job and was a better environment.  He lived there for over forty years, until his passing.

For years, before his passing and because retirement didn't suit him, he began working at Hartstein & Hartsein Law Firm in Englewood, New Jersey.   He was married to his wife for over fifty-seven years.  As you can see, he was a dedicated man, he was fully committed to everything with which he was involved.  And speaking of commitment, Calvin was devoted to the welfare of

his family, particularly his children and grand-children.  He was filled with wisdom and often offered sage advice to anyone who would listen.  Calvin was always a hometown kind of guy, maintaining his roots in Norfolk, VA through his involvement with the New York Chapter of The Anyone who knew Calvin can appreciate how much he loved to tailgate at football games, may his beloved NY Jets finally win one with him watching from above.  The man we all knew was always an impeccable dresser, he prided himself in always looking sharp.  He loved his family, enjoyed his friends, and was there for anyone who needed him.  He will be missed, but not forgotten as he had such an indelible impact on the lives of so many people. Norfolk Club.  Though he wasn't big on speaking emotion, he was passionate about his family, immediate and extended, and his multitude of friends.

"Pop Hayes", as he was also affectionately known, is survived by his Wife Selena M. (Evans) Hayes, Sons Antoine "Tony" (Mary) Hayes and Kevin J. (Jacquelin) Hayes.  A Daughter-in-Law Zelithea "Zee" Hayes.  Grandchildren Antaj (Lidia) Yancey, LaToya Louise Hayes, Maurice Gregory Hayes, Destany Amirah Hayes, Tori Lynn Hayes, and Kevin Jackie Hayes.  Siblings Lois Hayes, Linwood (Joyce) Hayes, Janie T. Hayes.  Great-Grandchildren Jamari Lamont Hayes, Brandon Yancey, Austin Yancey, Armanii Bradshaw-Hayes, Layla Yancey.  A Sister-in-Law Roslyn Turner.  A host of Nephews including Roland (Nancy) Hayes, Steven Hayes, Robert C. Harris, Reese (Lisa) Harris, and others.  Nieces Gwendolyn Harris, Georgetta Hayes-Laury, Rita Hayes-Jackson, Michelle Bullock, Christina Hayes, Katrina Harold, Tovah Hayes, and others.  A Special Niece LaTonya Thorogood.  Many friends, too numerous to mention, but each of them was always held in high esteem by Calvin and he had a knack for making everyone feel like family.

He is predeceased by his Parents; Son Sgt. Gregory Lamont Hayes; Brothers John, William, James (Luvenia), and Delbert Hayes.  Sisters Mary Susan and Eva (Robert).