Jones Beach Lifeguard Corps

John Messbauer / George Marth

Tuesday, 27 December 2011 16:21 administrator

R.i.p. John J Messbauer, May 16, 1920 to December 14, 2011
John was a great friend and I will miss him deeply. John started as a lifeguard back in the 40s and always shared his great stories. God bless you John, we will miss you. Ralph Heineman
"Thanks for informing me about John's passing. He was a long time friend and a gentle and kind man. I'll miss knowing he's around". Ron Colby "Sorry to hear about John, great guy." Tom Murray
"Once a Jones Beach Lifeguard always a Jones Beach Lifeguard - we'll see him on the other side..." Greg Akula
"I appreciate the notice and join in the sense of loss with John's passing. John was my third Lt. when I served as his Boatswain at the Central Mall. Recognizing his wartime service most would expect a more driving personality, but it wasn't John's style to be commanding with the beach operation. In my years with him he was gentle, quiet but steadily aware of what was needed at all times. When rescues were running he was calm and decisive. The beach benefitted by his presence. I certainly did. The contributions of his lifetime are recognized and honored." Al McGill
"I remeber him well..true JBLC treasure" Kevin Tumey

George Marth, March 21,1929-December 26, 2011. Jones Beach Lifeguard 1946-1987
Very Touching Memorial EUOLOGY CLICK HERE
George Marth RIP : former Lifeguard Lieutenant , Captain and Director passed away on Dec. 26, 2011
at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx. George had a 40 year distinguished JB lifeguard career.
His wake is Thursday at Fullerton Funeral Home 769 Merick Road Baldwin NY : Thursday 4pm -8pm . 12/29/11
Funeral Service is 10-45am Friday 12/30 St.Christopher's Church. Fullerton Funeral Home site has his obituary. http://www.fullertonfhny.com/obituaries/george-g-marth/
per site , in lieu of flowers, donations to the Jones Beach Rescue http://www.jonesbeachrescue.org would be appreciated.

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Chad Lundwall

Tuesday, 29 November 2011 16:13 administrator

Important message from Tom Donovan, President: It is with deep sadness that we mourn the untimely passing of Jones Beach Field 6 Boatswain Chad Lundwall. Chad, a member of the FDNY, was the son of Paul & Lynn Lundwall, and brother to lifeguards Britt & Kimberly. chad_jblc Chad was with friends and fellow lifeguards at the Jets Football game on Sunday when he passed away suddenly.

I know I speak for all when I say that we are so distressed by this news, and feel so deeply for the Lundwall's and their loss. Words, of course, cannot express the feelings and emotion that exist with this loss. I knew Chad growing up at the beach. Chad was polite, well spoken, a talented athlete and always such a positive person. He fully reflected the love that his parents and sisters shared with him. All of his friends and co-workers will miss him.
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Arrangements are:
St. James Funeral Home - 829 Middle Country Rd. St. James, NY 11780 - 631 584-7200
Visiting Hours: Wednesday, November 30th - 2 to 4pm & 7 to 9pm

A Service will be held at the St. James Funeral Home on Thursday, December 1st, at 11am.
chad_fdny Please join the Jones Beach Lifeguard Corps, the NYS Lifeguard Corps, the FDNY, and the Lundwall family, at the St. James Fire Department (Rt. 25A & Lake Ave) immediately following the 11 am service on Thursday. funeral