Ingrid Jennings

Ingrid passed away Sunday, Oct.19th in the hospital after a long brutal week, She had been diagnosed June 1st with stage 3 esophageal cancer. Born in the Czech Republic in 1941, she moved to Bavaria Germany with her brother Rudi, and parents, Karl and Emma. In 1959 she met a young American from Rhode Island, stationed in her home town he was a military police officer with the Army. They were married in May of 1960 moved around a bit. Had 4 children and finally settled in Staten Island in 1973, Ingrid worked in Fort Wadsworth at the post exchange and then at the Navy Lodge until she was forced to retire, she liked her job at the Navy Lodge she was able to meet people from all over the world. To keep busy after retirement she volunteered to read to the young children at the nearby school, and joined the senior center, she enjoyed Tai chi, the friendship club, Italian American club and the garden club, just recently she won 1st prize with a project she created for the garden club, she was excited and surprised, she enjoyed trips to N.Y.C. going to ballet, operas, plays and restaurant week. She had introduced us to classical music early in life, every Sunday morning playing it loudly while cooking a traditional German meal for dinner. Ingrid was blessed with many good friends and wonderful neighbors. Ingrid's smile, laughter, sense of humor,kindness, strength and beautiful blue eyes will be deeply missed, her memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew her. I believe she is at peace, may we find comfort in that.
Beloved mother of;
Debra
Raymond(Lisa)
Doreen(Paul)
And late, Diane(Larry)
Cherished grandmother to;
Candace,Christian,Christopher,Christina,Emmalee,Krista,Ariana,Agasthya,Anneli,Kyle,Randall and Julian
And loving great grandmother to
Atticus and Noemi