Gerald Oslizlo Obituary

Gerald P. "Jay" Oslizlo 1954-2012 POWNAL Gerald P. "Jay" Oslizlo, 57, a resident of Pine Hollow Road, Pownal, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Jay died suddenly at his home from natural causes. Born in North Adams, on June 24, 1954 he was the son of the late Stanley J. and Anna F. (Pessolano). He received his education in the North Adams schools and was a 1972 graduate of Drury High School. Jay later attended Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield. Jay married the former Linda (LaBarge) Roy in Adams on October 7, 1989. In earlier years he was employed as an automobile salesman for various dealerships in the Berkshire County area. He later owned the Courtside Deli in Adams. At the time of his death Jay was employed as a meat cutter at BJ's Wholesale Club in Pittsfield. An avid outdoorsman, Jay enjoyed fishing and hunting. As a young man he had won several marksmanship awards. He also enjoyed bowling and collecting, buying and selling antiques. Jay was a member of the Adams Turners Association in Adams and the Greylock Community Club in North Adams. Survivors include his wife, Linda A. Oslizlo of Pownal; his twin sister and brother-in-law, Marianne and Stephen Mirke of Adams; a brother-in-law, Wayne Golka of North Adams; a step-daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and Gary James of Pownal; a step-son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Trina Roy of Pittsfield, Mass.; five grandchildren, Justin, Brianna and Kaylee Roy and Leah and Kamryn James; five nephews, Andrew and David Vidal, Nick and Nate Mirke and Stephen Golka; also several cousins. Jay was predeceased by a sister, Susan M. Golka. FUNERAL NOTICE: The funeral will be held from the Mahar & Son in Bennington on Friday, March 30, at 10 a.m. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. Burial will take place in the family lot in Southview Cemetery, North Adams. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jay Oslizlo's memory may be made to Linda Oslizlo for the benefit of an educational fund for his grandchildren. Any friends or relatives that cannot partake in the services are welcome to join the family at the Bounty Fare Restaurant in North Adams on Friday at 12:30 p.m. for a time of sharing and remembrance. Guest book condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net.

Published by Bennington Banner from Mar. 28 to Mar. 29, 2012.
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I would go see Jay everytime i shopped at BJ'S. The last time i saw him ,i came up in back of him and asked "Do you know where the elbow grease is? " He turned around with a smile on his face "there's none in this store " We had a long and pleasant talk that day. He will be missed.
Steve Pytko

April 3, 2012

Linda & Family, & Mariann, - We were so saddened to hear of Jay's passing. We remember with smiles those high school days and all the fun we had,with Jay leading the way. He always had a smile, a kind word and a story... Or a funny voice. The world will miss his positive influence. RIP, Jay. God bless you all left behind with strength and happy memories of which we're sure you have many!!

Susan & John Boucher

April 1, 2012

Linda, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Steven & Wanda Senecal

April 1, 2012

Marianne, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Ed & Sandy Pasternak

Sandy Pasternak

March 31, 2012

My thoughts and friendship is with you. Sorry I could not be there with you. But I was thinking of you and your family. Remember the good times for this will help you though the hard times

Janet Sherman

March 30, 2012

Our LOVE and THOUGHTS are with you, TODAY and ALWAYS.
Leo and Becky Bergenhenegouwen
and Children

March 30, 2012

Marianne and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with during this very difficult time. Jay was kind, always funny - a nice person. He will be missed. RIP Jay.

Karen Gotzens Ryan

March 30, 2012

Marianne,
We are so sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Nancy Lavoie(Bentley)

March 30, 2012

Kathy and I are so very sorry to learn of Jay's passing. He will be sorely missed by all that knew him. We'll miss his great sense of humor.

Larry Luczynski

March 30, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Jay at BJ'S temp office. He was a nice, funny, and caring friend. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. R.I.P. Jay.

Melissa Bassett

March 30, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. Jay was a great man! My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your loved ones! -Brandi (bjs employee)

Brandi Stewart

March 29, 2012

Linda and family, I am so sorry to hear of Jay's passing. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. I know that tomorrow's sharing time will be a wonderful celebration of your dear one.

Mary Hoth

March 29, 2012

My thoughts prayers are with you and your family during your time of loss......chrissy (bjs employee)

chrissy williams

March 29, 2012

My deepest sympathy for your family. My father was a old friend with Jay and shared many times with him hunting. I bought my 1st. truck from Jay when he was a salesmans at Scarfoni's.

Art Barbeau Jr.

March 29, 2012

Marianne, We are so sorry about the loss of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Chris & Michelle Bourdon

March 29, 2012

Linda and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked alongside Jay as an outside sales rep with BJ's, he was the best...he beat us all to make the goal. He was funny, endearing and just made work a fun place to be. I will miss him dearly. God Bless.

Susan Moore

March 29, 2012

Our prayers are going out to all of Jay's family . As your hearts are heavy at this time God will help hold you up so you can continue on.

Barbara & Eugene Zepka

March 29, 2012

To The Mirke Family,

Extending deepest sympathy
For you all in your loss.
And hoping, too,
That comfort and peace
May come to you.

Tom, Karla & Jeff

March 29, 2012

Linda, Laurie, Jeff and family.
Our deepest sympathies go out to you at this time. We send you our love and prayers.
Barbara Roy-Kittler and Arthur Kittler
Uncle Rolland Roy

March 29, 2012

I had the privilege of working with Jay and have never met anyone else like him. Wonderful sense of humor and a great story teller. My thanks to you Jay for touching my life and my condolences to the family. God Bless you...

Brian Sheldon

March 29, 2012

Linda
I'm very sorry to hear about Jay's passing.

Peter Roy

March 29, 2012

Marianne: I'm so sorry to hear about your brother, my thoughts and prayers are with you and you family. He was too young. Rose James (Westport. Ma)

rose james

March 29, 2012

Marianne,

I'm soo sorry to hear of your brother's passing, my sincere condolences to you,Linda and your families. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Kris Zieba

March 29, 2012

My deepest sympathy goes out to Marianne and her family. Marianne, I know what it is like to lose a brother. One thing that I remember about Jay is that when Al,Mike and I would go over to your parent's house, Jay was the one who loved to "needle" people in good fun.

David (Moose) Pause

March 29, 2012

My sympathies to all of you. Jay was a great guy with a personality to match! I'm sure he will be missed dearly. Rest In Peace Jay.

Deb Rotolo

March 29, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of Jay's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this diffcult time. We have so many great memories of this great man, the one I will remember the most is being called a pasta fazool!

God Bless!

Lynn Bourdon-Newton

March 29, 2012

Rest in peace Jay you will always be remembered.

Ron Lefevre

March 29, 2012

Dear Linda and Marianne: I'm so sorry to hear of Jay's passing. My deepest sympathies to you and your families.

Ruth (Vidal) Robillard

March 29, 2012

So sorry to hear about Jay,my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Kathy Carli

March 29, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Jay. He was a joy to work with and so full of life.
John Corliss, Hinsdale, Ma

March 29, 2012

Linda, Laurie, Gary, and family,

We are so sorry to hear about Jay's sudden passing. May God's love give you peace. May you find comfort in knowing that someday you will be reunited with Jay in perfect joy on the spiritual plane.

Gloria and Art Amuso

March 29, 2012

So sorry to hear of the passing of Jay. We worked together selling memberships at BJs. He was my friend, a good soul and will truly be missed.

Jim Tulgan

March 29, 2012

So sorry to hear about Jay's passing. My prayers are with all of you. Such a shock to all.

Paula Randall

March 29, 2012

Dear Linda,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Dan & Maury Lawson

March 29, 2012

Dear Marianne and Family,

Heartfelt thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Theresa & Tom Brown,Shannon Schickler,
Randy, Mary Lan, Ethan & Arlo

March 29, 2012

Very sorry to hear about Jay,I truly always enjoyed spending some time with him. He will be truly missed. May God rest his soul..

Ken Pallman

March 28, 2012

So so sorry to hear of Jay's passing. He always had a smile and was just one of those good guys. He will be missed. My condolences to the families. RIP brother.

Steve Morin

March 28, 2012

Linda and family : Jeanie and I are praying for you and your strength and support .. We are sorry for your loss ..its never easy.. Be Strong...
Pete & Jeannie Gadue

Pete Gadue

March 28, 2012

Marianne and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know we're all thinking of you at this difficult time.

Erin Hopkins

March 28, 2012

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Dermody

March 28, 2012

To Jay's family--I was so sorry to hear of Jay's passing..In the short time that I worked with Jay at BJ's, I realized what a kind & special man he was. He will be missed so much by all of us. With deepest sympathy,

Debbie Galvagni

March 28, 2012

We will all miss Jay; he touched so many of our lives

Laurie Papkey

March 28, 2012

Marianne and Jay's Family,
So very sorry to hear about Jay. I have fond memories of Jay. Especially when we used to go away to bowling tournaments and bowling at Turn Hall. Pat's and my prayers are with you and his family.

Jim Bush

March 28, 2012

Linda, Laurie and Jeff,

My heart and thoughts go out to you at this difficult time.

George Roy

March 28, 2012

To Jay's family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Jay at BJ's he was a wonderful and funny man, he will be missed by many. Our
thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
RIP Jay.

Lorraine Choquette

March 28, 2012

Linda and family, I'm so sorry to hear about Jay. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Anne Moon

March 28, 2012

Linda, I am so sorry about Jay. My thoughts are with you.

Marty Raymond

March 28, 2012

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

March 28, 2012

I'm so sorry to read about Jay. We just re-met recently when he sold me a BJ's membership. I hope your memories of him give you peace in the coming days. Praying for your family.

Maureen Moore

March 28, 2012

We are so sorry to hear about Jay. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

- Bob & Pat Bernier

March 28, 2012

So sorry to hear of Jay's passing. I will always remember the years we all shared as kids in the neighborhood in North Adams. RIP "Jay Jay.
Kim (Morgan) Burke

Kim Burke

March 28, 2012

"My thoughts and prayers go out to the Oslizlo Family" Jay was a good man and I enjoyed talking to him. He will be missed!!

March 28, 2012

We are so very sorry for all.He was a great neighbor///

Dot and Craig

March 28, 2012

Iam so sorry to hear that of Jay's passing.M ay you rest in peace and know that you will be missed by all and never will you be forgotten!

brenda perras

March 28, 2012

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

david morgan

March 28, 2012

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