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Martinsville Volunteer Fire Department

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Tonight, members from 43 Fire practiced drafting at Sunset Lake ... See MoreSee Less

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Martinsville Volunteer Fire Department

4 weeks ago

It is our sad duty to announce the passing of Ex Chief and Fire Commissioner James A. Kennedy.

James A. Kennedy, age 86, passed away on Sunday July 12, 2020 at the Bridgeway Care Center in Bridgewater. Born in Bayonne, James grew up in Winfield Park before moving to Bridgewater in 1963.

James worked for Bell Labs/AT&T in Murray Hill for over 33 years retiring in 1990. He had worked most of his career as a Tool and Die maker and retired as a Purchasing Supervisor and Senior Buyer.

He served as a Little League baseball coach and was a Trustee for Boy Scout Troop 154. James was a life member of the Martinsville Fire Department and served as Chief in 1969. He was a Fire Commissioner of the Bridgewater Fire District #1 for 16 years of which 13 years he served as Chairman. James was a life member of the Somerville Elks and served as Trustee for five years. He was also an Elk of the Year. James was a member of the 200 Club of Somerset County and held the position of Vice President of Membership for several years.

He also loved to travel, he and his wife Joan have been to 49 Countries over 6 continents.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Joan E. Kennedy; three sons Robert J. and Michelle, Ronald A. and his wife Susan and Richard F. and his wife Barbara; six grandchildren Briana (David), Michelle, Jillian, Patrick, Kaitlyn and Sean. He is also survived by his brother in law William Meekings and his wife Brenda.

Due to the covid-19 virus health emergency, funeral services will be held privately and James will be laid to rest at Somerset Hills Memorial Park in Basking Ridge. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Somerville Elks Special Children Committee, 375 Union Ave. Bridgewater NJ 08807. Funeral services are under the direction of Higgins Home for Funerals Watchung NJ. ... See MoreSee Less

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My condolences to Joan,Ron and Rich. Jim was a great gentleman,a great teacher and a good friend.

Rest in Peace, Jim. Prayers for you and the Kennedy family....

My condolences to ronnie and rich and the rest of the family !

So sorry to hear, godspeed Jim. 🙏

Such a nice man. Sending prayers to the family.

I knew him through the Elks & my ex father in law. He was a good guy & he will be missed.

I knew this man as a friend to me and my children, a mentor to me regarding the Elks for over 30 years and a solid person who epitomized a volunteer. So sorry We are not allowed to come and pay respects but Jim Kennedy was a class act and wonderful human being. He made the world a better place. Rest In Peace ❤️

Very sorry for your department’s loss

Soo sorry! Prayers

RIP Chief.

RIP brother

Sorry for your loss.

RIP Chief

A REAL MAN. RIP

Rest in Peace

So sorry

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Martinsville Volunteer Fire Department

4 weeks ago

For tonight’s drill, our firefighters went back to the basics and trained flowing water on multiple lines from one Engine. Interested in becoming a member? Stop by the firehouse on a Monday night at 730pm or just send us a message right here! ... See MoreSee Less