Staff Sergeant Jared J. Chongarlides USMC, 33, of Twentynine Palms, CA unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. He was the fiancé of Shea Meadow.
Mr. Chongarlides was born in Providence, RI son of Carol L. (Tavares) Chongarlides of Onset, MA and the late Ernest Chongarlides, Jr. and was raised and had resided in Acushnet for most of his life. He grew up always wanting to be in the U.S. Marine Corps and in 2010, joined and has honorably served for the last 15 years. In his free time he enjoyed the outdoors, especially four wheeling with his son and fishing. He was passionate about fitness and lifting weights.
Survivors along with his fiancée and mother include his son: Nathan Chongarlides and his mother, Melissa (White) Chongarlides of SD; 2 sisters: Julia Chongarlides of Atlanta, GA and Jillian Shepherd of New Bedford; a niece: Cali; a nephew: Tyrell; along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend:
Calling hours Monday, October 20, 2025 at the Kirby Funeral Home from 5-8 P.M.
Funeral service Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at the Kirby Funeral Home at 10:30 A.M.
Interment to follow service at Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne at 12:30 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Stop Soldier Suicide at https://stopsoldiersuicide.org/