Jeffrey Alan Chase, 52, of Brandon, FL, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026 after a long illness. Although his body could not endure, his spirit never gave up. Jeff was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend. His presence in our lives will be forever missed.
Jeff was born in Santa Cruz, CA to Joann (Chase) Mathis and the late Dennis Chase. Jeff often shared stories of his childhood in Santa Cruz, like playing whiffle ball with his brothers in the back yard, riding his bike around town and spending summers working at the Boardwalk.
As a child, Jeff developed a love of sports. He played in the Santa Cruz Little League and Youth Soccer organizations. Throughout middle and high school, Jeff excelled as a student athlete playing football and baseball. He passed along those positive experiences to his daughter, teaching her good sportsmanship and proper throwing and batting techniques when she started playing softball. Jeff was a lifelong football fanatic who followed the NFL with passion. His favorite team was the Washington Commanders (Redskins).
After high school, Jeff moved to San Diego, CA and felt a sense of freedom and independence for the first time. San Diego became his home, and it was where he got married, raised a family, and resided until 2018. Jeff enjoyed all the outdoor spaces that San Diego had to offer, whether it was spending a day at the beach in Coronado, playing in the snow on Mt Laguna or biking through Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve.
Moving to Florida gave Jeff a new and positive outlook on life. He finally got a home with a pool, a lifelong dream. Spending time in the water made him happy, whether he was swimming laps, diving for pool toys with his kids or simply floating and relaxing in his favorite pool chair. He would spend hours outside enjoying the warm weather and sunshine.
Jeff was a licensed Financial Advisor and worked in Financial Services for over 25 years, spending most of his career with Morgan Stanley. He received numerous accolades for his hard work and dedication. He was proud to have overcome much adversity to succeed in such a challenging and rewarding industry.
Jeff is survived by his wife, Paula, of Brandon, FL, his daughter, Kelly, of Oakland, CA and his son, Ryan, of San Diego, CA; his mother, Joann Mathis of Carson City, NV, his two brothers Daniel (Valerie), of Knoxville, TN and David (Janet) of Reno, NV. Jeff is also survived by extended family including in-laws, aunts, uncles, and cousins; nieces and nephews. A devoted pet owner, Jeff also leaves behind four cherished kitties: Louie, Scout, Natasha, and Milo. He was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Chase.
A celebration of life will be announced and held in San Diego, CA in the coming months. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your local animal shelter or humane society.
Jeff was born in Santa Cruz, CA to Joann (Chase) Mathis and the late Dennis Chase. Jeff often shared stories of his childhood in Santa Cruz, like playing whiffle ball with his brothers in the back yard, riding his bike around town and spending summers working at the Boardwalk.
As a child, Jeff developed a love of sports. He played in the Santa Cruz Little League and Youth Soccer organizations. Throughout middle and high school, Jeff excelled as a student athlete playing football and baseball. He passed along those positive experiences to his daughter, teaching her good sportsmanship and proper throwing and batting techniques when she started playing softball. Jeff was a lifelong football fanatic who followed the NFL with passion. His favorite team was the Washington Commanders (Redskins).
After high school, Jeff moved to San Diego, CA and felt a sense of freedom and independence for the first time. San Diego became his home, and it was where he got married, raised a family, and resided until 2018. Jeff enjoyed all the outdoor spaces that San Diego had to offer, whether it was spending a day at the beach in Coronado, playing in the snow on Mt Laguna or biking through Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve.
Moving to Florida gave Jeff a new and positive outlook on life. He finally got a home with a pool, a lifelong dream. Spending time in the water made him happy, whether he was swimming laps, diving for pool toys with his kids or simply floating and relaxing in his favorite pool chair. He would spend hours outside enjoying the warm weather and sunshine.
Jeff was a licensed Financial Advisor and worked in Financial Services for over 25 years, spending most of his career with Morgan Stanley. He received numerous accolades for his hard work and dedication. He was proud to have overcome much adversity to succeed in such a challenging and rewarding industry.
Jeff is survived by his wife, Paula, of Brandon, FL, his daughter, Kelly, of Oakland, CA and his son, Ryan, of San Diego, CA; his mother, Joann Mathis of Carson City, NV, his two brothers Daniel (Valerie), of Knoxville, TN and David (Janet) of Reno, NV. Jeff is also survived by extended family including in-laws, aunts, uncles, and cousins; nieces and nephews. A devoted pet owner, Jeff also leaves behind four cherished kitties: Louie, Scout, Natasha, and Milo. He was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Chase.
A celebration of life will be announced and held in San Diego, CA in the coming months. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your local animal shelter or humane society.
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