Joseph (Jerry) Razon
Graduating class: 1958
Inducted into Hall of Fame: 2016
Hall of Fame Category: Athlete
His athletic accomplishments were massive, football being his strong suit. Razon lettered in his last three years, playing at the center position. His exceptional play at that position helped lead Fairhaven to winning seasons during the Mel Entin era. Razon was named to the All Bristol County Squad his senior year, and was a member of the 1956 “Twelve Iron Men” football team which was honored for their Memorable Season by the 2010 FHS Hall of Fame.
In baseball, Jerry was a member of some outstanding teams throughout his last three years at Fairhaven High School, competing against much larger schools including New Bedford, Durfee, Taunton and Attleboro High Schools. His athletic endeavors included four years on the football, captain during senior year, two years of basketball, four years of baseball and three years of track.
He was also active in social events in high school. He was homeroom President, Vice-President, and Treasurer and also participated in the Key Club for four years. Jerry also held offices in the traffic squad and was a member of several chorus groups including making the ALL-State Chorus. Jerry Razon was born in New Bedford and raised in Fairhaven, attended Oxford Elementary School and Fairhaven High School, graduating with the class of 1958.
He went on to University of Massachusetts/Amherst for two years then transferred to Stockbridge Culinary School and later graduated from The Culinary School of America in 1962. Jerry then served three years in the Navy. After completing his Navy duties, he worked at the Fort Rodman Job Corp. He ultimately transferred to IBM in New York for twenty-nine years, retiring in 1993. Jerry was Past President of the Fairhaven Varsity Club and a member of the Livesey Club. After moving to Mashpee in 1993, he worked at the Coast Guard Station in Woods Hole from 1993-2002 and currently still resides in Mashpee.