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Jeffrey S. Gelinas

November 22, 1970 – February 22, 2016

Jeffrey S. Gelinas
Jeff Galinas

Jeff was born on November 22, 1970, in Manchester, N.H., and passed away on February 22, 2016, in Longmont, Colo.

He is survived by his parents Daniel and Irene Gelinas; sister Trisha Shepherd; and brother Daniel Gelinas II.

He served in Desert Storm on board the <i>USS Underwood, </i>where he was honorably discharged. He assisted in feeding the homeless in Denver, helped with building Habitat for Humanity homes and was a strong supporter of “Toys for Tots.”

After being discharged from the Navy, Jeff joined his parents in Colorado. Jeff followed them to Jacksonville and Sun City Center, and then he returned to Colorado.

Jeff was a caring individual with a charismatic personality. His life was short but he traveled many places, loved cooking, reading, music, his Dachshund dogs and enjoyed life to the fullest.

He will be missed as he was loved by many.

His remains will be scattered in the mountains of Colorado, an area in which he loved to camp and play.

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