Obituary of Thomas R. Jennings

Thomas R. Jennings, 92, from Great Neck, NY passed away peacefully on November 25th with his beloved wife of 63 years, Bridget, by his side. Tom was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Anna (Brady) Jennings. Loving father to Thomas (Maureen), Maureen Reardon (John) and Eileen Ward (Jim). Beloved Papa to Thomas, Terence and Meredith Jennings; John, Brendan, Brian and Connor Reardon; Maddie, Jack, Casey, Matt and Tim Ward.

Tom served in the US Marine Corp during the Korean War. After marrying Bridget in 1960 he had a successful career with the Nassau County Sheriff's Department in East Meadow, NY where he served for 30 years. After retiring from the Sheriff's Department, he continued his career at Great Neck South High School were he made life-long friends. His pride and joy was being a volunteer fireman for 60 years with the Great Neck Alert Fire Company where he enjoyed many years serving the community with his fellow brothers.

Tom's greatest love was his wife Bridget and family. He was a proud Papa who cherished his time with his grandkids. Tom will be missed by all.

Services will be held on Thursday, Nov. 30th, 5-9pm at the Alert Fire Company, 555 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY. Funeral mass will be held on Friday, Dec. 1st, 10am at St. Aloysius Church, 592 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck.

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Junior Alert Firefighters c/o Alert Fire Company, 555 Middleneck Road, Great Neck NY. 11024