Obituary: City of Peekskill Police Officer Gregory N. Jones, 48

PEEKSKILL, NY — An officer with the City of Peekskill Police Department died on Thanksgiving.

According to a social media post from the police department, Officer Gregory N. Jones, who was with the department for more than two decades and was a school resource officer, died at the age of 48.

“Loved by all, P.O. Jones will forever be remembered for his infectious, trademark smile, passion for helping others and his dedication to the community’s youth population,” the department’s post said.

“Rest peacefully, Jonesy … rest peacefully and comfortably knowing that we will carry your legacy and continue your work of bringing the Peekskill community together. Thank you for your service,” the department said.

Jones was born and raised in Middletown. He earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from St. Thomas Aquinas College. He began in law enforcement at the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, working in the Mount Hope and Washingtonville Police Departments, after which he went to the City of Peekskill Police Department, where he served for 22 years, according to his obituary.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Greenan, with whom he had three children, and three children from his first marriage. Jones is also survived by his mother Joanne Jones, along with aunts, uncles, cousins and in-laws.

Visitation will be held at Joseph F. Nardone Funeral Home, 414 Washington St., in Peekskill, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Church of the Assumption at 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Private cremation will follow.