John Richard Jennings

John R. Jennings, of Narragansett, passed away July 2, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Caletri) Jennings. Born in Warwick, he was the son of the late William and Catherine (Maloney) Jennings. He was a graduate of La Salle Academy. He moved to Wakefield in 1990 after residing in Exeter for 12 years. Mr. Jennings was the Personnel Director for Gulf Western. He also was the former District Manager of the Bonnett Shores Fire District. He was a former member and past president of the Exeter Civic Association, a past member of the Oblate Benedictive Order of Portsmouth, a 3rd degree Knight with the St. Francis Council 2011 Knights of Columbus of North Kingstown, and a 4th Degree Knight with Bishop Angel Assembly. Besides his wife he is survived by his daughters, Brenda Jennings of Atlanta, GA, Mary Jennings Lurgio of Foster, and Monica Kaufman of Portsmouth; and the late Rita Jennings and the late Gregory Jennings. three step-children, Deborah Knight of Narragansett, Deana Knight of West Warwick, and Lloyd Knight of Charlestown; 9 Grandchildren, Austin Jennings Bernhard, Emily Kaufman, Jessica Kaufman, Chase Lurgio, Aidan Lurgio, Devin Jennings, Sean Jennings, Haley Knight and Justin Knight, and one great-grand daughter, Scarlett Bruskie. He was the brother of the late Gertrude Jennings, Cecilia White, Thomas Jennings, Francis Jennings, and William Jennings. Visitation will be held in Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield, at 10 am on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 followed by A Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am. in St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 864 Point Judith Road, Narragansett. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery, Peace Dale.