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James T. “Jimmy” Delaney

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James T. “Jimmy” Delaney

Birth
Death
10 Mar 2022 (aged 68–69)
Burial
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA Add to Map
Plot
Lot 46100, Grave 127
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Please take a moment to say a prayer for Jimmy Delaney. Retired NYPD Lieutenant who lost his battle with 9/11 related cancer. He fought this disease with every tool he had and was such a great inspiration to so many. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Jimmy was the third generation Delaney to join the NYPD and he rose to the rank of Lieutenant before retiring after 27 years. He loved the job and he loved playing shortstop for various NYPD teams, but especially Midtown South. While on the job, he completed his bachelor's degree in criminal justice as well as a master's degree in in fire science.

He was a quiet man with many interests. He was devoted to his parents; he was a lifelong Yankee fan as well as a Giants fan; he loved film noir, trivia and was a really good dancer.

Jimmy is survived by his sisters Jeanne (John) and Nancy (Michael), brother Bob (Christine) as well as his niece Denise (Harry) and their children Olivia and Conor and his nephew James.

The visitation for James T. Delaney will be held at Marine Park Funeral Home on Sunday, March 13, 2022, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM and on Monday, March 14, 2022, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM & 7:00 to 9:00 PM. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church (9511 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209) on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 10:30 AM - the family will be meeting at the funeral home by 8:30 AM. The Committal Service will be held at Green-Wood Cemetery.
Please take a moment to say a prayer for Jimmy Delaney. Retired NYPD Lieutenant who lost his battle with 9/11 related cancer. He fought this disease with every tool he had and was such a great inspiration to so many. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Jimmy was the third generation Delaney to join the NYPD and he rose to the rank of Lieutenant before retiring after 27 years. He loved the job and he loved playing shortstop for various NYPD teams, but especially Midtown South. While on the job, he completed his bachelor's degree in criminal justice as well as a master's degree in in fire science.

He was a quiet man with many interests. He was devoted to his parents; he was a lifelong Yankee fan as well as a Giants fan; he loved film noir, trivia and was a really good dancer.

Jimmy is survived by his sisters Jeanne (John) and Nancy (Michael), brother Bob (Christine) as well as his niece Denise (Harry) and their children Olivia and Conor and his nephew James.

The visitation for James T. Delaney will be held at Marine Park Funeral Home on Sunday, March 13, 2022, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM and on Monday, March 14, 2022, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM & 7:00 to 9:00 PM. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church (9511 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209) on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 10:30 AM - the family will be meeting at the funeral home by 8:30 AM. The Committal Service will be held at Green-Wood Cemetery.

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