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Jay Disbrow Obituary
AGE: 91 • Brick
Jay E. Disbrow, age 91, who was a beloved artist, illustrator, writer, speaker and author, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Willow Springs in Brick. Born on March 16, 1926 in Neptune, NJ where he was also raised he most recently resided in Brick.
Jay was graduate of Famous Artists Schools in 1963 (formerly of Westport, Conn), in commercial art and illustration. He was a comic book illustrator and writer of the 1950's and then went on to become a Government technical illustrator for approximately 27 years.
Surviving are his beloved wife Amelia Stumpf Disbrow; his son, Alex Disbrow; his daughter, Valerie Trigili and her husband Michael; his brother, Warren Disbrow; his niece Eleanor Prevete and nephew Warren Disbrow Jr.
Funeral Services were private and held under the direction of O'Brien Funeral Home, Brick.
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Christopher Mac Kinnon
May 3, 2025
Back in 1984 I worked along with Jay in the Ft. Monmouth Art Dept. A talented guy, who was never at a loss for words. At times seemed lost in modern society. Gave me an autographed copy of Lance Carrigon and the Galatic legion. A true patriot!
Kay Rogers
August 10, 2023
So sorry to learn this news too late. Mr. and Mrs. Disbrow were so kind to invite my family over for supper wayyy back around 1980 when I was tiny and fascinated by comic art. Very gracious. He worked with my Dad at Tri-Tac, I believe, long before Fort Monmouth's de-commissioning by BRAC. R.I.P!
May 6, 2017
Jay was a good man and an outspoken Christian. I always enjoyed being in his company. He will be missed. Revelation 14:13. Pastor G. R. Fisher
KELLEY
May 6, 2017
MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING THE FAMILY A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
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