1915 – 1939

John Haffert as a Carmelite Seminarian.

John Haffert as a Carmelite Seminarian.

The Haffert family at Christmas. Middle right is John's first wife Anne holding their baby daughter Betty next to John.

The Haffert family at Christmas. Middle right is John’s first wife Anne holding their baby daughter Betty next to John.

Anne and John with a friend on their Santa Maria on Long Island Sound.

Anne and John with a friend on their Santa Maria on Long Island Sound.

Anne, John and their daughter Betty.