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Kings Park FD-Former Chief John Gilmartain passes

February 10, 1996 John P. Gilmartin, a lofe long resident of Kings Park and former chief of the Kings Park Fire Department, dies of Leukemia on this date in 1996. A graduate of Kings Park High School, he went on to serve int eh United States Navy from 1960-64. He was an active member of the Kings Park Fire Department for 32 years, serving as Chief from 1979-1981. He was employed by the Kings Park Fire District as the district manager from 1979 until his death. He is survived by his wife Peggy, children Kiera and Caitlin, his mother Mary and sister Mary T. Peppiatt. Firematic services were held at Clayton Funeral Home in Kings Park. Funeral Mass was held at St. Josephs Church in Kings Park.

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