Jay Dushoff Obituary

Dushoff, Jay
Jay Dushoff, prominent Phoenix attorney died at the age of 78 on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he moved to the Valley in 1957. He graduated Central High School in Philadelphia. He went on to the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard Law School. Jay was a member of a number of prominent law firms in the Valley over his 55 year career and retired in January from Gallagher & Kennedy. He has been mentioned in the annual compilation of Best Lawyer's in America since it's inception. His career was studded with a number of remarkable cases that made him a respected member of the legal community in Arizona and beyond. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his wife, Souheir Alkhoury; daughter, Rachel Reed Dushoff of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and son, Eric Dushoff of Seattle, Washington as well as stepson, William Alkhoury of Tempe; brothers, Ira Dushoff and his wife Judy of Jacksonville, Florida and Lee Dushoff and his wife Elaine of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Services will be held March 23, 2012 at 12:00 pm at Sinai Mortuary Chapel, 4538 N. 16th St. in Phoenix with graveside interment to follow at Mt. Sinai Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to American Cancer Society, 4550 East Bell Road #126, Phoenix, Arizona 85032 or Hospice of the Valley, 1510 East Flower Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85014. Arrangements by Sinai Mortuary.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Mar. 23, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Jay Dushoff

12 Entries

Kathy LaVoy

April 7, 2012

Dr Alkoury,

Please accept my condolences and my prayers. Jay and I met just once at a Rio holiday party, yet his charm and sense of humor left a delightful impression. Holding you and your family in my thoughts.

March 25, 2012

It was an honor and pleasure to have
known you all these years. My sympathies to your dear family. Sleep well, Jay, you will be missed.
Honeylou Reznik

Barbara Holt

March 24, 2012

Jay was a fine man and an excellent attorney, whose gift was to always share the joy of his wonderful sense of humor with others. He will be missed by many.

Kurt Harless

March 24, 2012

I knew Jay through his work relationship with my father and became good friends of his son Eric in our teens. Jay is one of those men who I chose to model my life after; work hard, be sincere, have fun. Love and miss you Jay.

Chris & Marie Sarratt

March 24, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Mary Melcher

March 23, 2012

I met Mr. Dushoff on only a few occasions, so knew about him mostly from my late father, Bill Lenihan, who was a right of way appraiser for ADOT for many years. In that capacity and in other appraisal work, dad came to know and to greatly respect Mr. Dushoff. He told us that Mr. Dushoff was not only an excellent attorney, but also one of the finest and most honest men he had ever known. My deepest sympathy to his family in the loss of this good man.

Nicole Alvarado

March 23, 2012

We will love and miss you greatly Jay!!!

March 23, 2012

Jay was a remarkable lawyer who I will remember for his passion for property rights. He connected the dots between property rights and liberty. He understood so well how one's lifetime could be upended when their property was taken by the goverment and they were not treated fairly. Jay fought for so many over his career and won the respect of all for the way he practiced law. He will be hard to replace and we will miss him.-Joseph T. Waldo Norfolk,Virginia

R Thomas

March 23, 2012

I've been a colleague of Jay's for the past few years in a group of property rights lawyers from across the country, and I am very sad to hear of his passing, He could be counted on to add the voice of reason and experience to our discussions, and I always looked for his input since he had what I would call "the long view" -- no nonsense, straight to the point, and right on the money. I will miss him and his wise counsel.

Bernald Porter

March 23, 2012

Dushoff family -

Jay was a remarkable lawyer, especially in the condemnation law area. He was a respected advocate, with superior skills.

May the many memories he helped create find root in your hearts and bring sweet recollection to your minds as you both mourn and celebrate his life.

Ray Muench

March 23, 2012

Jay spoke at career day at Brophy Prep in 1969. I will never forget his electric presentation and love for the law. Time to time I would see him about town and he would always have a kind word and funny story. He will be missed.

eric seager

March 23, 2012

jay was a former neighbor of mine and was very nice guy , he will be missed, rest in peace

eric seager

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