Former Babylon Village resident, John Trainor at 79
by Tiffany Elliott

Longtime Babylon Village resident John James Trainor, who spent much of his time boating and fishing on the Great South Bay, died March 3, 2008 after a long illness. He was 79.

A United States Army veteran, he retired after 30 years from British Airways where he was affectionately known as "Big Daddy." He moved to Melbourne, Florida in 1996.

According to his family, he loved politics and Irish music.

Mr. Trainor leaves behind his wife, Irene; his children: Sharon Trainor-Hadmack, John and Kevin; his daughby ters-in-law: Dorothy and Linda; his grandchildren: Kevin, Tyler and Tara; and his sisters: Mary and Dorothy. He was predeceased by his son, Sean.

He reposed at the Florida Memorial Gardens Funeral Home in Rockledge, Florida on March 6, 2008. A Memorial Service and interment followed on March 7, 2008.

Donations in Mr. Trainor's name can be sent to the National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., Office of Development, 1501 NW 9th Avenue, Bob Hope Road, Miami, Florida 33136-1494. Obituary notices are printed without charge, as space permits. Family members and funeral directors may submit obituary notices to us at 65 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702 or may call (631) 587-5612. We will also consider publishing clear black and white or color photographs with the articles. Photographs are kept on file at our offices by date of publication and may be picked up at your convenience.

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