Wayne Randall Jennings

Wayne Randall Jennings was 90 years old when he passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2026. He passed surounded by his wife and children.

Wayne was born in Cortland NY the son of the late Joyce (Willis) and Leslie Jennnings. 

He was raised in Ithaca NY by his grandparents. He was a true Fallcreeker and proud of it. 

Wayne was a graduate of Ithaca High School. He retired from NYSEG after many years of service. 

He was a member of the Navy Reserves, a member of the Ithaca Moose club for many years. 

He was an avid hunter and fishermen, enjoyed golfing and pitched horseshoes. 

Wayne coached youth baseball for many years and loved watching baseball and watching Football. He LOVED his Yankees! He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Wayne and Lorraine spent 23 winters in Frostproof FL. They had many friends over the years at Camp Inn where they had a winter home. They loved to travel and traveled all over the United States.

He is survived by his loving wife, Lorraine (Carlisle) Jennings of 70 years; his children, Laurie (Clint) Pullen of Groton NY, Sheri (Mark) Giardina of Greenville PA. and Kevin (Diana) Jennings formerly of Newfield NY; Grand Children, Nicole (Rob), Greg (Kristen), Neil (Rikki), Andy (Angela), Sarah (Ross), Amy (Tom), Steven (Heather) and Michelle; Great grand children, Kyle, Madison, Giovanni and America Grace, Cadyn and Camila, Brady, Olivia, Wyatt and Nolyn, and Indy; His sister; Bonnie Glazier of Cortland NY; Half sisters, Audrey, Pat and Fran; Half brothers Nelson and Bob; Several nieces and nephews.

Waynes' family would like to thank all of the staff at The Cayuga Medical Hospital in Ithaca and Guthrie Medical in Cortland.

Your Care and compassion to Wayne and to his wife and children was above high standards. Your are a special group of care givers and all you did is greatly appreciated.

Mostly Wayne was a loving and devoted Husband, Father and Grandfather who will be greatly missed. God took an amazing man home. We love and miss you.