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Kathy & Ron Galster
May 7, 2016
Jay was the type of person with the rare gift to make you laugh even when times were difficult. My wife and I always considered Jay and Rick to be part of our family. Jay's untimely passing leaves an emptiness in our hearts that cannot be described. Jay, rest in peace my friend you will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Denise Granzin
May 7, 2016
Little Jay, little brother, everyday I will think of you and miss you. I will hold you in my heart forever until we meet again.
Love Denise
Carol Kuta
May 7, 2016
So sorry for your loss..I worked with jay,he was so upbeat always had a smile,and a joke to tell. He will be missed. Wonderful person!
May 7, 2016
I will miss u jay. I just seen you and u gave me a hug. U were the funniest person ever. U are in a better place and u will truly be missed. R.I.H.
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Alex Tzallas
May 6, 2016
Rick I'm sorry for your loss. May his memory and his infectious smile be eternal
May 6, 2016
Ricky Kozlow and Family
Our heart felt condolence on the passing of Jay. Our prayers go out to the families.
Alex & Marcia Grzyb
Mary Sewel
Melody Reeder
May 6, 2016
Ricky, so sorry on your loss, my Heart, Sympathy and Love goes out to you . Remembering Jay with his genuine smile and laughter .
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Fran Richter
May 6, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Jay. He was a funny compassionate man. He will be missed.
May 6, 2016
Ricky , so sorry for your loss , rembering Jay was always a smile and full of laughter.
Joli
May 6, 2016
Rick, I am deeply saddened to hear about Jay. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I'll miss our talks and Jay's incredible sense of humor. He always made me laugh. It was hard not to smile when Jay entered the room. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and Jay's family. XO ♡♡
JoAnn
May 5, 2016
So very sorry to hear about Jay. Prayers for his family.
judith howie
May 5, 2016
So sorry to hear about Jay. I worked with him and enjoyed his banter and stories. Rick so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and his family . May God bless you all.
Michelle Weidenbach
May 5, 2016
I'm sad to hear about Jay. I always had good times when we would see each other. He really was the life of the party. Rick, I'm so sorry for your loss I know how much you both cared for each other. Denise and Lee, I know the loss of a sibling is terrible and I hope you both find the strength to get through this difficult time.
Deanne Francone
May 5, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. My cousin Jay really did have an infectious smile. The memories of the good times are worth a million. Thank you for being a part of our lives.
Pam Kalamaras
May 5, 2016
My cousin Jay was always funny and always in a good mood. He lit up the room with his smile. Thinking of everyone today and knowing Jay is looking down at us smiling.
May 5, 2016
Thank you Jay for your many years of friendship and for leaving me with so many great memories. Never a time spent with you that wasn't filled with laughter......always a story! Will miss you and that cherub face of yours. Kudos to you for living life to it's fullest......one of the many things that I love about you.
Diane Kacprowski
Stephanie Wilkey
May 5, 2016
So sorry for your loss Rick. There's too many memories to pick just one-rolling my eyes at cancer!!!
Donna/Frank Schaffeld
May 5, 2016
Extraordinary sadness for such a terrific guy. Prayers to you Rick and family. Jay will sorely be missed
Cherie Willits
May 5, 2016
So sorry for your loss! I know Jay will be missed! Thoughts and prayers are with Rick and the rest of the family.
Joanna Gieseke
May 4, 2016
So Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jay and his family. May GOD bless.
Amanda Garcia
May 4, 2016
It was such an honor to be able to know you Jay. Your smile was electric and your heart was warm. You will be forever missed.
Maureen Nelson
May 4, 2016
Lee and family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your joyful memories of him.
Mary Harris
May 4, 2016
Anyone that knows Jay will certainly know that he challenged my Human Resources skills fully with all his stories and jokes and worries...but personally he opened his heart to me and made me laugh on days that may not have deserved a smile. He was always there to lend a hand to help or a shoulder to lean on. You were a good friend Jay...Miss you.
Gail & Larry Merchant
May 4, 2016
I am going to miss you, Jay. Loved all the witty remarks you made on face book. Thank you for all the good times we had together. Love you,
Gail Merchant Crystal Lake, Illinois
Lee Burnette
May 4, 2016
I love and will miss you Jay. Thank you for always looking out for me. Love you brother. Lee
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