.STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Native Staten Islander Jeffrey John Jorgensen, 59, a carpenter who enjoyed car racing, died Friday at his home in Asbury Park, N.J.
Born and raised in Westerleigh, he graduated from Port Richmond High School. He relocated to Asbury Park in 2010.
A union member, Mr. Jorgensen had been working as a carpenter and dock builder for 40 years.
He enjoyed attending NASCAR races with his brother, Philip.
Surviving, in addition to his brother, are his daughter, Jennifer Jorgensen, and his mother, Sandra Jorgensen.
Cremation were handled by the Jersey Shore Cremation Services, Manasquan, N.J.