Union Mourns T/O Jerome Jeffers, 53, Killed by Hit-And-Run Driver
Train Operator Jerome Jeffers, 53, a seven year veteran of NYCT, was killed in a car accident on June 13th in Queens. Brother Jeffers resided in Hollis, NY at the time of his passing, and was a lifelong resident of Queens. He worked 'vacation relief' in the B Division.
Outside of work, he enjoyed martial arts, computers, and was a member of the Freemasons. RTO VP Eric Loegel said "Jerome was a great guy, well liked throughout RTO. His loss is shocking and tragic. We're all saddened in RTO, and as his work family, we mourn alongside his relatives".
He is survived by his son, two grandchildren, and a brother.
There will be a Viewing for Brother Jeffers on June 25 from 4 to 7 PM at Crowe's Funeral Home, 107-44 Sutphin Blvd. in Jamaica, NY and a Funeral Service at 12 Noon on June 26th at the same location. All members are encouraged to attend.
Here's the NYPost article: https://nypost.com/2021/06/13/two-dead-in-pair-of-car-crashes-in-queens/