John Jennings

Jennings, John
NARRANGANSETT, R.I. - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Jennings on March 14, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Born during a snowstorm in Albany, N.Y., he was the son of the late Francis and Janet (Geddes) Jennings.
John joined the local carpenters union #117 in 1965, eventually starting his own construction company which he ran for 25 years. He bought a home on Great Island in Narragansett, R.I., in 1993, and retired there in 1996. After renovating that house to his satisfaction, he was looking for something else to do. He joined and was very active in the men's group at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church. He also became a member of the Narragansett Harbor Management Commission. He developed many lasting friendships from both.
Still looking for more to do, he decided to drive a school bus for the town, which he did for 11 years. There he met and maintained wonderful relationships with the parents, students, and co-workers.
Over the years he grew to love woodworking and created many birdhouses, tables and other items for friends, neighbors and children on his bus. He is survived by his best friend and love of his life, Lorraine McTague Jennings, they were married for 58 years. He is also survived by two sons, Edward of Albany, N.Y., and John Jr. of Waverly, Ga.; two granddaughters, Kaitlin and Megan Jennings of Clifton Park, N.Y.; sister-in-law, Marlene McTague of Cohoes, N.Y.; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters, Nancy Allanson and Patricia Benedict; and his brother-in-law, Thomas R. McTague.
The family extends their gratitude to all the nurses at Hope Health Hospice and on the third floor at South County Hospital for their exceptional care in his last weeks. He will be sorely missed.
Calling Hours will be held on Wednesday, March 19, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., in Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 20, at 10:00 a.m., in St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 864 Point Judith Rd., Narragansett, R.I. Burial will take place at a later date. Calling hours will also be held on Friday, March 21, in McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 N. Allen St., Albany, N.Y., times to be announced. Burial will follow at St. Agnes Cemetery, 48 Cemetery Ave., Menands, N.Y.
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