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Jerome Huntzinger Obituary
Longtime firefighter and Staten Islander, 'he loved his family'
Jerome Vincent Huntzinger, Sr., 82 of Manchester Township, NJ, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Staten Island University Hospital.
Born Wednesday, March 9, 1938 in Staten Island, New York, he was the son of the late Paul and Mary Huntzinger. He was the husband of the late Barbara Huntzinger.
Jerome lived the majority of his life on Staten Island until moving to New Jersey in 2007. He was a graduate of Tottenville High School and earned his associates degree at the Staten Island Community College under the G.I. Bill from proudly serving his country in the United States Army stationed in Tennessee during his time of active service.
He went on to begin his career of 40 years as a firefighter for the New York City Fire Department. During the first 20 years, he was assigned to Ladder 6 - Engine 9 in Lower Manhattan and retired in 2003 out of Ladder 78- Engine 155 located in West Brighton, Staten Island. Jerome served as Staten Island Trustee for the Uniformed Firefighters Association for 9 years.
Jerome was an avid golfer in his spare time. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He looked forward to family gatherings and spending the holidays together with them all.
Surviving are his children Donna Syron (John), Jerome Vincent Huntzinger Jr.(Lisa) and John Huntzinger (Wendy), and Ellen Huntzinger (Mathieu Furlotte), his sisters Mary MacDonald and Patty Dezio and 8 grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Friday at St Clare Church located at 110 Nelson Ave Staten Island, New York 10308.Arrangements include private cremation.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, New York.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.scaliahome.com
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Thad McTigue
March 13, 2021
My condolences on your loss. Got to know Jerry when he was on the UFA Board. Just a true gentleman who cared about people . Thad McTigue
Bob Kozlowski
March 7, 2021
Knew (Scoop) for quite a while. He helped my wife and firefighter brother-in-law, Gary Gibbs through a hard time when Gary had open heart surgery. He was always good for a laugh and yet he was a professional...will always remember our times at the “Hot Corner.”
Kathy & Ed Ryan (Keith’s parents)
March 5, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
John Marzano
March 5, 2021
A good friend and neighbor.he will be missed.
Chickie & Tom
March 4, 2021
Chickie & Tom Krane
March 4, 2021
Three years ago March 9, we had lunch with Jerry and his son John, to celebrate his 80th Birthday at Tarpon Turtle. Today we went there to toast Jerry as we could not attend his wake. RIP our good friend, you will be greatly missed!
Chickie & Tom Krane
March 4, 2021
Thomas V. Bruno
March 3, 2021
Thank you Jerry for your military service as well as you service as a brother in the FDNY. Thank you for your leadership.
You were always there for us.
Rest In Peace.
Dan C
March 2, 2021
Jerry you were a wonderful and passionate leader for us firefighters on SI. We loved your leadership m enthusiasm and of course your stories, You were always in the mix and knew the chatter on the job, A great loss. Rest In Peace my friend. Pray for family and friends.
Charles
March 2, 2021
It was always a privilege to follow Jerry footsteps on the fire floor or with regards to maters which concerned the welfare of the members of the FDNY. Jerry has provided this now retired firefighter of always being able to say HE WAS MY BROTHER Rest peacefully Gone But Not Forgotten
Charles E Dalton RET FDNY TL-77
Joyce and Len Zdanowicz
March 2, 2021
Jerry you will be truly missed. So many fun times we spent together, you and Len were a great pair. Your smile and funny wisecracks always made our day . I know how much you loved your children and grandchildren , in them you will live on . I know you are in a better place now but you will truly be missed. God bless your soul .....Love Lenny and Joyce
Pamla Sansalone & Todd Caouette
March 2, 2021
Our condolences to your family dear Jerry, We’re so sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed your company when we were together and I’m sure you’ll be he will be missed. May you rest in peace, We feel sure that you will be watching your family from heaven.
Babka and Todd
Bobby McLoughlin Ladder 79
March 2, 2021
Jerry was one of a kind who always worked for the good of his brothers.
Rest In Peace Brother
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