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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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Rockport Police Investigating Fatal Incident at Pebble Beach Involving Scuba Diver

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Rockport Police Department
John Horvath, Police Chief
168 Main St.
Rockport, MA 01834

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018

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

Rockport Police Investigating Fatal Incident at Pebble Beach Involving Scuba Diver

ROCKPORT — Chief John Horvath reports that the Rockport Police Department is investigating after a fatal diving incident occurred at Pebble Beach this morning.

At 10:06 a.m., Rockport Police received a 911 call for a diver in distress at Pebble Beach. Crews from the Rockport and Gloucester Fire Departments, along with Beauport Ambulance Service were also dispatched to the scene.

Upon arrival, first responders located a group of three individuals surrounding the diver, later identified as Andrzej Holowenczak, age 53, of Wilmington, and immediately began delivering CPR.

The diver was transported via ambulance to Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester, where he was later pronounced dead.

A preliminary investigation indicates that Holowenczak was in a scuba diving group — consisting of himself and three other people — in the area. At some point while in the water, members of the group realized he was unresponsive and pulled him to shore where they immediately dialed 911.

No foul play is suspected, however the incident remains under active investigation by the Rockport Police Department.

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*MEDIA ADVISORY* Rockport Police to Host Annual Child Identification Kit Event

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Rockport Police Department
John Horvath, Police Chief
168 Main St.
Rockport, MA 01834

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018

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

*MEDIA ADVISORY*

Rockport Police to Host Annual Child Identification Kit Event 

ROCKPORT — Chief John Horvath reports that the Rockport Police Department, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Rockport and the Rockport Elementary School, will once again host a free Child Identification Kit event later this month.

An ID kit is an effective tool that helps families maintain current photos and descriptive information about their children, which becomes extremely valuable to police if a child were to go missing or run away.

WHEN

Thursday, Oct. 25 from 4-7 p.m.

WHERE

Rockport Elementary School, 34 Jerdens Lane, Rockport

WHAT

This is a free event for all Rockport children in pre-school through second grade.

The Rotary Club of Rockport sponsors this annual event in order to provide parents and guardians with an ID Kit that they can maintain for their children. Each ID Kit will contain the child’s fingerprints, which will be taken on-site by Rockport police officers.

Additionally, parents and guardians can fill out an emergency information card that includes contact phone numbers, a growth chart, dental chart, current photograph, personal profile, physical characteristics and even a DNA sample.

Parents and guardians are responsible for taking the ID Kits home. They are not be kept on file by the police department.

“We are proud to team up once again with the Rotary Club to host this vital event to help families create an identification kit that may one day be used during an emergency situation,” Chief Horvath said. “I encourage families to attend the ID kit event. We hope the kits are never needed, but we know that they can make a difference when they are used.”

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