John Kinsley Jr

Paramedic
Sussex Co EMS
Seaford, 
DE
Last Call: 02/14/2024
Circumstances: Cancer

John grew up in Newtown Square before moving to Florida. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He married Carol Jean Thompson in Maryland. He became a professional firefighter in Florida and one of the first nationally registered paramedics. On off-duty days, he worked as an electrician. He moved to Maryland, built his home, opened an electrical contracting business, and became a paramedic. Later, he moved to Sussex County, Delaware, and helped build the county’s EMS, retiring as Division Manager. He is remembered as a generous and talented man. He is survived by his wife, Carol; son, John and daughter-in-love, Diana; daughter, Lisa and son-in-love, Andy; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.