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Funeral Services Set For West Babylon Firefighter And 'Proud Navy Vet'
The Babylon community is mourning the loss of a Navy veteran and lifelong member of the West Babylon Fire Department.
WEST BABYLON, NY — The Babylon community is mourning the loss of a beloved firefighter and Navy veteran, the West Babylon Fire Department has confirmed with Patch.
James "JJ" P. Jennings, 72, of West Babylon died on July 29, 2024.
He was a "proud" veteran of the U.S. Navy and a life member of the West Babylon Fire Department, which he joined in August 1976, fire department officials said.
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Officials said he "served with distinction in Rendezvous Truck Company 4" and also worked as a nurse with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Jennings leaves behind is wife, Kathleen, his children Colleen and Brian, and his grandchildren Abigail and Katherine Jennings.
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Visitation services will take place on Thursday, August 1, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home in Babylon. Firematic services will take place at 8 p.m.
Interment will take place on Friday, August 2, at 10 a.m. at Calverton National Cemetery.
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