Obituaries

Former Medford FD Member Passes Away

Mark Jekel, a former member of the Medford Fire Department, passed away Monday night announced the Medford Fire Department's Facebook Page.

Mark Jekel, a former member of the Medford Fire Department, passed away Monday night.

The news was announced on both the Medford Fire Department Facebook Page and a Facebook Page for Mark Jekel.

"I just want to take the time out and thank everyone for their love and support through this rough time," wrote a status on Facebook written by Mark's brother Brian that announced Jekel's passing.

Services for Jekel are being held at Robertaccio Funeral Home, 85 Medford Avenue in Patchogue, on June 13 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 7 p.m.-9 p.m., June 14 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 7 p.m.-9 p.m. and June 15 will be his burial.


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