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The project is to gather the names of every single Jones Beach Lifeguard that was ever employed since 1929. This is a large undertaking being spearheaded by Rob Cornacchia. Alumni Committe members please join the Alumni Group
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written by James Rooney, December 03, 2008
written by James Rooney, December 03, 2008
James;
I think I was in touch with another Nekton relative Roger. I have a newspaper clipping I got from Sylvester Granrose's son John showing the early Jones Beach lifeguard Lieutenants James Kearns, Armas Nekton, and Sylvester Granrose along with the original Jones Beach lifeguard Captain William Carl Johns.
Regards; James Rooney
I think I was in touch with another Nekton relative Roger. I have a newspaper clipping I got from Sylvester Granrose's son John showing the early Jones Beach lifeguard Lieutenants James Kearns, Armas Nekton, and Sylvester Granrose along with the original Jones Beach lifeguard Captain William Carl Johns.
Regards; James Rooney
Swimsuits for Alumni
written by Claude Corcos, August 05, 2009
written by Claude Corcos, August 05, 2009
Hi,
I was a lifeguard at Montauk Downs in 1987 and 1988, and then at WE2 in 1989. My wife has long since thrown away my official JBLC gear, and I would love to have a vintage swimsuit from that period (dark navy with big gold stripes on the side - you remember them). I'm swimming in the La Jolla Rough Water Swim in September and would really love to wear a JBLC suit. Is there any way I can get one? Men's large.
I was a lifeguard at Montauk Downs in 1987 and 1988, and then at WE2 in 1989. My wife has long since thrown away my official JBLC gear, and I would love to have a vintage swimsuit from that period (dark navy with big gold stripes on the side - you remember them). I'm swimming in the La Jolla Rough Water Swim in September and would really love to wear a JBLC suit. Is there any way I can get one? Men's large.
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written by James Rooney, August 05, 2009
written by James Rooney, August 05, 2009
Sure; I could probably locate one for you send me your e-mail address and I'll let you know; Jim
ps- I was at Montauk Downs 1979-1980
ps- I was at Montauk Downs 1979-1980
Alumnus
written by Marty (John) Wood, August 29, 2009
written by Marty (John) Wood, August 29, 2009
For the alumni project, add:
Marty Wood (Field 1)
Joe Wood (WE2)
Paul Wood (WE1)
Marty Wood (Field 1)
Joe Wood (WE2)
Paul Wood (WE1)
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written by James Rooney, August 31, 2009
written by James Rooney, August 31, 2009
Marty;
Thanks for the update, what years did the Wood brothers work the beach? I have a couple of Reggie Jones's crew photos from West End Two with Joe Wood, and my Dad Edwin Rooney worked a little at West End One for Pete Messbauer. Were you at Field One during the Stu Miller years?
Drop me a line at and we can add your contact info
Thanks for the update, what years did the Wood brothers work the beach? I have a couple of Reggie Jones's crew photos from West End Two with Joe Wood, and my Dad Edwin Rooney worked a little at West End One for Pete Messbauer. Were you at Field One during the Stu Miller years?
Drop me a line at and we can add your contact info
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written by Dan Kapsak, October 09, 2009
written by Dan Kapsak, October 09, 2009
I noticed that I'm not on the list! I worked from 1970-76, beginning at Heckscher under Terry Thomas and finishing at RM2 with Ron Mugavin.
Lifeguard Captain, retired
written by Jay Lieberfarb, March 03, 2010
written by Jay Lieberfarb, March 03, 2010
Mike,
I would like to be given a password for your site.
Jay
I would like to be given a password for your site.
Jay
Some pictures
written by Richard Vartain, May 08, 2010
written by Richard Vartain, May 08, 2010
I have a picture of the Cenral Mall Main Stand early 1980s with among others myself, Eddy Luttmer, Jeff Horowitz, Tom McLoughlin. how can I upload it for your records.
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written by Larry Jackson, August 22, 2010
written by Larry Jackson, August 22, 2010
I worked from 1989 - 2000@ WE II, RM II, RMV, and Field 2 Jones Beach weekends. What do I need to get a password for this site? I've tried to register numerous times, but to no avail. Mike Defina can you help? TKS, Larry Jackson
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written by James Rooney, August 22, 2010
written by James Rooney, August 22, 2010
Larry;
Get ahold of Mike Defina.....he's working at RM #2 this summer.........Good Luck! Roon
Get ahold of Mike Defina.....he's working at RM #2 this summer.........Good Luck! Roon
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written by AL MC GILL, August 28, 2010
written by AL MC GILL, August 28, 2010
MIKE DOYLE, BOB WEISS, BOB VIRGA, BOB IRVINE, ED WANSER, BOB DAVISON, WALT SCHURR, STAN YANCOVITZ, DON BURNS, RAY ROSS, BILL HIGBIE, GEORGE MARTH, BOB TRAVIS, BOB GERBER, STU MILLER, JOHN HUDSON, ART MINDHEIM, JOHN JAQUES, BOB KENNY, GEORGE FRAYNE, 'CRASH' DARRAH, ........AND THAT IS WITHOUT LOOKING AT ANY OF THE OLD PICTURES, SO I CAN SUPPLY YOU WITH MORE NAMES OF GUARDS WHO PUT IN MORE THAN A FEW YEARS AT JONES OR/AND MOSES, BUT ROONEY HAS MORE AND MORE ALSO. AL
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written by John mushallo, November 12, 2010
written by John mushallo, November 12, 2010
worked at field 6 1955&56 under george marth&jack mcgowan. sat wing stands with jay leiberfarb, bob schmallenberger, bob nellen, bryan moody, harry sullivan & mike peters. from 1957-59 was at west end under pete messbauer&jim cawley. worked with george russell, walt schurr, bob winters, ed rooney, bernie litzel, craig bolint & bill robinson. can't recall any others.
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written by Bernie Mitchell, November 13, 2010
written by Bernie Mitchell, November 13, 2010
I worked at JB from 56 - 60 int he pool , bay, west bath, field one, east bath but primarily at the mall. My number was 121 in that awfuly itchy black and orange sponge we had to wear. I believe I might have been the youngest life guard to work JB since I started about 3 and 1/2 months after my 17th birthday. I remember working for Frank Russell and Pete Mesbauer(sp) sorry Pete. Harry Barr was the capt at the time. I do remember many hours in the old JBH playing ship, captn, and crew, anybody else.
Bernie
Bernie
adding to the list
written by val nellen, January 11, 2011
written by val nellen, January 11, 2011
hi Bob!
I see you've got my brother Chris on the list...i'm petitioning to add myself and my father to the list too. i was 1987-1999, Central Mall. Bob's is 1951-1981, WE I/Zero Beach. Happy 2011 from sunny Southern California!
:-)
Val Nellen
I see you've got my brother Chris on the list...i'm petitioning to add myself and my father to the list too. i was 1987-1999, Central Mall. Bob's is 1951-1981, WE I/Zero Beach. Happy 2011 from sunny Southern California!
:-)
Val Nellen
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Any info would be great.
Thanks in advance,
James