Bronze Star Memorials: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Jacob Pearlstein.
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Jacob Jay Pearlstein, 97, went peacefully into rest on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at his home. Jay was preceded in death by his lifelong companion and the love of his life Agnes C. Pearlstein. A lifelong resident of Augusta, Jay was born April 1917 to the late Annie and Abraham Pearlstein. Graduating Valedictorian from Richmond Academy at the age of 16, Jay could not afford to go to college, but that did not stop him from becoming a very successful businessman. Jay loved to sing...
