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Arrangements and Obituary Info for Rockport Firefighter Kris Juncker Jr.

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Rockport Fire Department
James Doyle, Fire Chief
37 Broadway
Rockport, MA 01966

For Immediate Release

Monday, Feb. 11, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Arrangements and Obituary Info Announced for Rockport Firefighter Kris Juncker Jr.

Active Duty Firefighter with 20 Years of Service Died Sunday at Age 38 from Lung Disease

ROCKPORT — Fire Chief James Doyle reports that visiting hours for active duty Rockport Fire Lt. Kris Juncker Jr. will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 4-8 p.m. at the Greely Funeral Home, 212 Washington St., Gloucester.

A funeral service will be held at noon Thursday at the First Congregational Church, located at 12 School St. in Rockport. Burial will follow at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Lt. Juncker’s name to the Rockport Fireman’s Association, PO Box 2, Rockport, MA 01966.

Official Obituary: Rockport Fire Department Lt. Kris Juncker Jr.

Lt. Kristian H. Juncker Jr., 38, Rockport Firefighter, husband of Jessica (Savage) Juncker of Rockport, passed away on Sunday morning, February 10th at Mass General Hospital.

Born in Gloucester on November 1, 1980, he was the son of Kristian H. Juncker Sr. and Ann M. (Manning) Pirnie.

Kris was a graduate of Rockport High School with the Class of 1999. Following graduation he joined the Rockport Fire Department. Kris was a dedicated firefighter, who always embraced the latest technology and firefighting techniques, while maintaining the traditions of the fire service. He was a mentor to all, and enjoyed training new members.

Most recently Kris discovered a love of photography, focusing on drone and landscape photography, establishing his company, Breakwater Aerials. In his spare time he enjoyed camping, hiking, model railroading, and tinkering with computers. He was much loved by his parent’s dogs and his nieces and nephews will all miss “Uncle Luda”. 
Kris was a past President of the Rockport Fireman’s Association and a member of The Manchester Club.

In addition to his wife Jessica, he is survived by his father Kristian Juncker Sr. and wife Cindy; his mother Ann Pirnie and husband Dale; siblings Courtney Tranos and her children Michael, Christopher and Elias; Arrienne Andrus and husband Sean and their children Declan, Keelin and Ryann; Erik Juncker and wife Vicki and their daughter Claire; Michael Pirnie, Alexa Pirnie;

His funeral service will be held on Thursday at 12 p.m. in the First Congregational Church, Rockport. Extended family and friends are cordially invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Greely Funeral Home, 212 Washington Street, Gloucester. The burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to the Rockport Fireman’s Association, PO Box 2, Rockport, MA 01966.For online condolences, please visit greelyfuneralhome.com.

 

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Active Duty Rockport Firefighter Kris Juncker Jr. Dies, Age 38

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Rockport Fire Department
James Doyle, Fire Chief
37 Broadway
Rockport, MA 01966

For Immediate Release

Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Active Duty Rockport Fire Lt. Kris Juncker Jr. Dies after Battling Lung Disease

Firefighter Juncker, Age 38, Served Rockport Fire for 20 Years

ROCKPORT — Fire Chief James Doyle regrets to report the active duty death of Rockport Fire Department Lt. Kris Juncker Jr.

Lt. Juncker was 38 years old and had served the Rockport Fire Department for more than 20 years, joining the department at age 18. He fought a long battle with lung disease and died Sunday at a Boston hospital. He leaves his wife Jessica and father, Kris Juncker Sr.

Arrangements are still pending and will be announced when they are finalized.

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Winthrop Police Department Det. Michael Delehanty Passes Away

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Winthrop Police Department
Chief Terence M. Delehanty
3 Metcalf Square
Winthrop, MA 02152

For Immediate Release

Friday, Jan. 25, 2019

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Active duty Winthrop Police Detective Michael "Mike" Delehanty died suddenly on Thursday. He is pictured, above, riding in a recent Memorial Day Parade. (Courtesy Photo)
Active duty Winthrop Police Detective Michael “Mike” Delehanty died suddenly on Thursday. He is pictured, above, riding in a recent Memorial Day Parade. (Courtesy Photo)

Winthrop Police Department Det. Michael Delehanty Passes Away

WINTHROP — It was a deep sadness that the Winthrop Police Department announces that active duty Police Detective Michael “Mike” Delehanty died suddenly on Thursday after suffering a cardiac incident.

Detective Delehanty was 58 and had served as a police officer for 25 years and as a union electrical worker for more than 36 years. He had been out of work since July 2017 when he suffered a cardiac arrhythmia while on duty.

Detective Delehanty was known as a strong yet gentle street cop with a fierce loyalty to the citizens of Winthrop. He earned a reputation for always extending a helping hand to anyone in need.

In recent years, Detective Delehanty served as the Winthrop Police Prosecutor at East Boston District Court. He was also a dedicated volunteer who was recently given a community service award for his more than 20 years of service to Winthrop Advocacy, Resources, Community (WINARC) and for organizing the annual Driscoll-Mahegan Track and Field event in town. He was a natural organizer and was the department’s go-to person for event planning and community events.

Detective Delehanty was the long-term president of the Winthrop Police Association, a member of the Winthrop Yacht Club, the Winthrop Patrolman’s Union and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #103.

He also earned a reputation as a “worker” in the department, often working long hours to ensure he could provide a good life for his six children and one grandson.

The Delehanty family has a long history of public service in Massachusetts. Four of the seven Delehanty children currently work in law enforcement, including Winthrop Police Chief Terence M. Delehanty, Winthrop Police Officer Sean Delehanty and Natick Police Detective Kevin Delehanty.

Visiting hours have been set for Monday, Jan. 28 from 4-8 p.m. at the Ernest P. Caggiano & Son Funeral Home, 147 Winthrop St. in Winthrop. A funeral mass will be said at St. John the Evangelist Church, 320 Winthrop St., on Tuesday at 9 a.m. with burial to follow at the Winthrop Cemetery on Cross Street.

There will be a police officers’ walk-through at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday prior to the funeral, followed by a law enforcement marching procession to the church and a second marching procession to the cemetery.

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