Dr. JOHN JOSEPH JENNINGS's Obituary
Dr. John Joseph Jennings (Jack) March 11, 1938 – January 5, 2025
Dr. John Joseph Jennings passed away January 5th at the age of 86. Jack was born on March 11, 1938, in Nanticoke, PA. He was the 3rd child born to Leonard Patrick Sr. and Lillian Honorata Jennings. He attended King’s College in Wilkes Barre, PA and graduated from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Jack completed his Orthopedic Surgery Residency in 1971 at the University of Miami followed by an Orthopedic Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Dr. Jennings is survived by his wife, Terri Jennings, his children, Leanne Paris Wade (Ryan), John Joseph Jennings III (Caitlin), and Christopher Myles Jennings, and his three grandchildren; Avery (14), Colton (12), and James (7) along with many cherished nieces and nephews and their families.
He is preceded in death by his sister Lois Patricia Jennings and his brother Dr. Leonard Patrick, Jr.
Jack was a very wise, kind, and generous person who believed in Christian charity and helped many along life’s path.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 10am at St. Augustine Church, 1400 Miller Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33146.
What’s your fondest memory of JOHN?
What’s a lesson you learned from JOHN?
Share a story where JOHN's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with JOHN you’ll never forget.
How did JOHN make you smile?