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Jay BOWLING Obituary

BOWLING - Jay Michael May 31, 2012, of Hamburg, NY, loving son of Jackson H. Jr. and Loraine E. (Duthie) Bowling; former husband of Tania Golden; devoted father of Joshua, Suzanne, Jackson and Gabriella; brother of Jeffrey (Rachael) and Bryan (Kristin); uncle of Shayna, Jake, William and Benjamin; grandson of Betty and the late Jackson H. Bowling Sr., the late John and Pearl Duthie; beloved partner of Nicole Boyd; dear friend of Rebecca Scherrer; also survived by many dear aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Friends may call Sunday 4-8 PM at the LESTER H. WEDEKINDT INC. FUNERAL HOME, 3290 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, NY. All are invited to a Memorial Service in Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, 4363 South Buffalo St., Monday afternoon at 12:30. Jay graduated from Orchard Park High School in 1989, lettering in Volleyball, Swimming and Lacrosse, and from the College of Wooster in 1993, where he was captain of the Lacrosse Team. He enjoyed boating, hunting and fishing, and achieved an honorable career in pharmaceutical sales. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the J.M. Bowling Children's Trust Fund, 3290 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, NY 14217.

Published by Buffalo News from Jun. 2 to Jun. 3, 2012.
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We love and miss you dear son.. 7 long years with the hole in our heart...peace at last ....no more pain....

May 27, 2019

Lorraine and Jay,
Know this is a difficult day for you, but also know your many friends are thinking of you.
The loss of Jay was tragic, but his memory will live on in the hearts of all who loved him.
Dick Kieffer

May 27, 2019

Jay Michael will always hold a special place in my heart...

Holly

July 1, 2012

4th of July coming up Jay! Celebrating the peace you now have. Our pain is unbearable but our love for you is stronger then ever. Sleep well, our son. We love you so much and miss you more than ever.

June 30, 2012

Love you Jay - Mom and Dad

June 28, 2012

Miss you so very much - Mom

June 26, 2012

Jay and family,
Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Doug Renick

June 23, 2012

Loraine and Jay - I just found out today of the passing of Jay. I cannot begin to tell you how sad I am for all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Love, Sharon

sharon murphy

June 20, 2012

You are forever in our thoughts and prayers.
Our hearts are raw from the pain that you are enduring. Jackie and Bob McGregor

June 14, 2012

I have unwavering faith that Jay and Doug are comforting each other while waiting for us to join them in heaven. This hope is what Christ has given us to comfort each other until then. Even though it will never remove the pain and sadness in our hearts, I thank Him every day as I wait. – With Love in Christ - Bob

June 14, 2012

I have unwavering faith that Jay and Doug are comforting each other while waiting for us to join them in heaven. This hope is what Christ has given us to comfort each other until then. Even though it will never remove the pain and sadness in our hearts, I thank Him every day for his gift as I wait. – With Love in Christ

Bob McGregor

June 14, 2012

Our most beautiful son. We love you so much and miss your touch. Our pain is unbearable. We wish you the peace you now have. We will hold you again. Mom and Dad

June 12, 2012

Dear Jay and Loraine,
We just heard from Glenn of Jay's passing. Our deepest condolences to you and all of Jay's family. Thoughts of him and the fun the O.P. swim team had together will certainly be a fond and lasting memory. We are so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Bob and Pam Williams

Bob & Pam Williams

June 8, 2012

Tania

June 7, 2012

We are sending our thoughts & wishes your way, Jeff & Rachael. xo.
Miss you and know that our hearts are with yours no matter how much time passes.xoxo.

Keith & Kate Asher

June 7, 2012

Jay will be in my prayers...My condolences go out to The Bowling Family and Nicole.

Susie Porto

June 6, 2012

Jay and Loraine... I had been away and just heard about Jay from Dick Kieffer... I'm so sorry for your loss of your precious son. Please know I am keeping you both and the rest of your family in my prayers.

Bob Eimiller

June 5, 2012

Words cannot begin to express the great sorrow I feel by this loss. My heart and my prayers are with Jay's family and all the Bowlings. I will remember him fondly as a cherished member of the Hanford Bay community and for all the good times in summers past. He was my brother's friend, a brother of my friend and a prince of the Bay. Rest easy Jay. You were loved and will be missed.

Eric Schultz, Jr

June 5, 2012

Jay, Lorraine and Family,

Our love and thoughts are with you at this time of enormous loss and sadness.
Mary Beth and Art Stalbow

June 5, 2012

My condolences to the Bowling Family. I am so saddened to hear about Jay. My thoughts are with all of you.

Glenn Williams

June 5, 2012

Our condolences and prayers to your family.We remember Jay with our children at the beach at Hanford Bay. God Bless you all.
The Tom Herring Family

Tom Herring

June 4, 2012

Mr. and Mrs. B, Jeff, and Brian,

I too can not believe the news! I just found out seconds ago and am literally shocked! Growing up with Jay in Hanford Bay were some of the best times of my life, for which he and I use to look back and just laugh about. My parents and family loved him so much and loved all the good times we had growing up on the lake. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Please know how much you guys mean to us!!

With love,
Shawn Borrello and the Hanford Bay Borrello's

June 4, 2012

What a shock! I worked in a medical office that Jay called on for many years, and I always enjoyed our conversations and his adorable smile and great personality! Jay loved life, his children, and did his job so well. I cannot even begin to imagine the loss those closest to him are feeling at this time when the news of his death affected me the way it did...and I only knew him as a "friendly drug rep". My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. May you find peace and hope in God's eternal promise and comfort and strength in your friends and family in the days and months ahead.

Colleen Bogumil

June 4, 2012

Mr and Mrs Bowling, Jeff, Bryan And Family

I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. Jay was one of the nicest people I have ever known...that infectious smile could light up any room. You are in our thoughts and prayers now and in the difficult days to come. Our sincerest condolences.

Meggan Wolf

June 4, 2012

Our thoughts with you during this difficult time...I always enjoyed talking with Jay at the beach...My heart goes out to you and his children...Thinking of the whole family
Love always,
Colleen, Dick and Riley

Colleen Morneau

June 4, 2012

To the Bowling Family ,
Jay will always be remembered as a great friend , I have so many memories from Elementary and High School . I am so sorry for your loss , thoughts and prayers to your family .

~ Danielle Corsi- Griffin

June 4, 2012

To the Bowlings,
Words are often little comfort during times like these, but please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Love from Erin, GB, and David Boyd

GB Boyd

June 3, 2012

Dear Tania and family,
I am thinking of you, and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Jay will be missed.

Coleen Lacina

June 3, 2012

Please accept our sincerest condolences.
We will keep you all in our prayers. Just a short time ago he was the little blond boy across the street. May he rest in peace. God Bless

Dave & Pat McInerney

June 3, 2012

Suzanne,Josh,Gabby and Jackson,
We love you. Your dad was a wonderful man and father and he will be missed by many.
xoxo Courtney and Laura

Courtney Trueworthy

June 3, 2012

To the Bowling Family- Jay will always be remembered as a great friend and teammate. My condolences are with you in these sad times.

Bill Riter

June 3, 2012

To the Bowling & Boyd Family Our Thoughts & Prayers To Use during this Difficult times. May Jay Rest In Peace!!!!!!!! Nick Pam Brian & Janelle Pezzimenti

June 3, 2012

Sending condolences and prayers to Jay's family. I always enjoyed watching the "Jay and Gray" show in classes at OPHS. It's so hard to believe that Jay is gone. Sending prayers to his parents - there is no greater suffering than to lose a child - and to his children who have lost their dad. God Bless you all...

Michelle Doyle Weber

June 3, 2012

Dear Bowling family
Our son, Kevin, advised us of your tremendious loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. Sincerely, Pat and Janet Fraley, Traverse City, Michivgan

June 3, 2012

Jay and Loraine,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the days to come.
Love to you all,
Margaret and Mike Galbraith

margaret and mike galbraith

June 3, 2012

Suzanne, Tania and family, Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Jay was a wonderful father and will be missed by many. My prayers are with you all.

Julie Hogan

June 3, 2012

Many prayers lifted up for Jay's family and friends.

Jeannine Bland Foster

June 3, 2012

To the Bowling family,
Thoughts and prayers simply seem so inadequate, yet that is all any of us have during this tragic time. The loss of Jay is beyond sad. Obviously Jay had a great impact on many people, hopefully this knowledge gives you some comfort and solace during this difficult period.
Richard Kieffer
Fairport, NY

June 3, 2012

Dear Jay and Loraine,

We wish that we could be near you at this saddest of times. We hope you can take some comfort in knowing that many are thinking and praying for you and your family.
God Bless

Dave & Bonnie Johnson

June 3, 2012

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Bowling, Jeffrey and family, and Bryan and family,
May it comfort you that a new guardian angel is watching over you now. You are a beautiful family with a tremendous loss. May memories keep Jay with you.
You are in our thoughts.
Shelly Rucker Molisani and Joe Molisani and family

Shelly Molisani

June 2, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bowling family at this difficult time.

Chris & Lisa Ryan

June 2, 2012

Sending thoughts and prayers to the Bowling family...

Gretchen Wolf DiBella

June 2, 2012

Jay, and family-
From a fellow Blue Devil, Gator, and (if you remember WAY back) Nichols Day Camper-my sincerest condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Michael Creenan

June 2, 2012

Dear Jay and Loraine,

I got to know Jay last summer when he and I gave out Halloween treats together at the Lake. I knew then that he was a special kind of guy and a wonderful father. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you.

Love,

Connie & Mark Wattles

June 2, 2012

Jay and Loraine,
I feel your loss and pray that God give you peace at this difficult time. "that in me you might have peace" John 16:33

Rob Pitkin

June 2, 2012

My heart goes out to the Bowling family- sending prayers from our family to yours.

Julie (Kujawa) Bowers

June 2, 2012

We are so sorry for your lost...I always enjoyed talking to Jay at the beach...he will deeply be miss by family and friends...your family are in our thoughts and prayers
Love always,
Colleen, Dick and Riley

Colleen Morneau

June 2, 2012

Sympathy and many prayers sent to the entire Bowling Family for your loss. I am so sorry.

Joanna Schindhelm Coe

June 2, 2012

With deep sympathy, my thoughts and parayers are with the Bowling family. Jay will forever be remembered as a great father, son, friend, neighbor and teammate.

Mike Schneeberger

June 2, 2012

Nicole,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so very sorry to learn of the passing of your beloved Jay. Happy memories will keep him near. God's blessings for you and your families at this difficult time.

Janet Sherman

June 2, 2012

Coach Bowling and family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. I have you in my thoughts and prayers at this heartbreaking time. My condolences to the entire Bowling family.

John Caruso

June 2, 2012

Jay and Loraine, I can't stop thinking about you both. My deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers be with you. Jeff Conklin (Loudon, TN)

June 2, 2012

Dear Extended Bowling Family,

Jay will be sadly missed and fondly remembered forever. We are deeply saddened by the loss. Our deepest sympathies to the entire family.

Matt & Mary Miller

June 2, 2012

Jay always had a smile and a kind word whenever we ran into each other. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers to his family and loved ones. I am so sorry for your loss.

Jennifer Welsby Giambra

June 2, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. Johnny loved Jay like a brother. He has wonderful childhood memories on Hanford Bay with him. We will best remember his warm personality , and wonderful smile.
Our deepest sympathies to all of your family.
The Romanello's - Johnny, Annie Frankie and Mia

Anne Romanello

June 2, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss.

Kirsten Beris Agostino

June 2, 2012

Words, however kind, can't mend your heartache: ,
but those who care and, share your loss wish you,
comfort and peace of mind.,
May you find strength, in the love of family,
and in the warm embrace, of friends.,

Deepest Sympathy

christie dziulko

June 2, 2012

Jay and Lorraine,

We are so saddened by your loss and will remember Jay as a spirited soul and a great guy. He will be missed by many.

The Forster Family

June 2, 2012

R .I.P. jay

Jenn Krieger

June 2, 2012

Nicole, I'm so sorry to hear the news. I remember Jay as being such a very nice person. I can only imagine that he became an even better version of himself through the years. Wishing you, his children, parents, and family strength.

Melissa (Smith) Allen

June 2, 2012

On behalf of the Dowley family, we are so sorry for your loss. Jay was a great neighbor and childhood friend.

My heart goes out to all of you and to Jay's children.

Ellen Dowley Stewart

June 2, 2012

We are sorry to hear of Jay's passing. I'll always remember running around at the corner of Tanglewood and Fir Top playing with Jay. He was always a little bigger , stronger and faster than all the other kids. He will be remembered fondly. Condolences from The Hughes family...

Chris Hughes

June 2, 2012

I will miss Jay, he was a great friend.

Matt Watson

June 2, 2012

Dear Jay and Lorraine and family,

Those we love remain with us
For love itself lives on,
And cherished memories never fade
Because a loved one's gone.
Those we love can never be
More than a thought apart,
For as long as there is memory,
They'll live on in the heart.

The Ferreri family hearts are with you in this time of sorrow.

Paul Ferreri

June 2, 2012

Dear Jay, Lorraine,Jeff & Brian. It is with great sorrow that we read of Jay's passing. Nancy & I send out deepest sympathy.

Donald Haggerty

June 2, 2012

My heart goes out to you and yours. I am so very sorry.

Karen Tower

June 2, 2012

My condolences and prayers to the family. Jay was such a great person. I'm blessed to have been his friend.

Brad Hudak

June 2, 2012

Dear Jay and Lorraine and family,
I cannot begin to imagine the depth of your sorrow with the passing of your dear son, Jay. I saw hin as a kind ,respectful,caring,loving person. My deepest sympathy to all.
Sincerely, Anne Lopus

June 2, 2012

Jeff and Family- I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. My family and I will be praying for you. God Bless.

Julie Barlow Sklener

June 2, 2012

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