Jeffrey Thornberry, Former Fire Chief In Mendham, Dies

MENDHAM, NJ— Jeffrey S. Thornberry passed away suddenly on March 1, 2017 at home in Brookside. He was 58. Born in Plainfield, he lived most of his life in the Brookside section of Mendham Twp.

Jeff served in the U.S. Army from 1977-1980 and was stationed at the 97th General Hospital in Frankfurt, Germany.

He received a BS Degree in Marketing from Rutgers University in 1986.
Jeff worked as a Director of Sales for Pascha Chocolate, based in Toronto, Canada for the past year. He worked in the natural and organic food industry for over 30 years where he forged lifelong friendships with many of his industry colleagues.
Jeff was a proud member of Brookside Engine Company #1 for 25 years, serving as Chief in 2003.

Jeff had a great love of the outdoors, and hiking in particular. He was a member of the Adirondack Mountain Club. He was also an avid music fan, having attended countless concerts through the years. His sense of humor and his love for family and friends will be greatly missed.

He was predeceased by his father Richard Thornberry in 1993. He is survived by his wife Elaine Thornberry, his son Matt Thornberry, his mother Mary Ann Thornberry, and his two sisters, Lucy Thornberry and Sarah Grub.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 2:00-5:30 PM at Bailey Funeral Home, 8 Hilltop Rd., Mendham, NJ. A funeral service will take place at5:30 PM in the funeral home. At 6:00 PM, all are invited to the Brookside Firehouse for Last Call ceremony. GPS address for Brookside Firehouse: 1 Cherry Lane, Mendham, NJ. Interment will be private. Arrangements by the Bailey Funeral Home. www.baileyfuneral.com

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