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Jay Herbetko Obituary
JAY JOHN F., on April 17, 2007. Father of Brendan Herbetko, loving son of Stephen M. and Barbara (nee Levito) Herbetko, dear brother of Stephen and Donna, Jeffery and Denni, David and Jeanette Herbetko; uncle of 2 nieces and 4 nephews, also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Family and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday eve 7 to 9 P.M. and Saturday 8:30 A.M. at FITZPATRICK FUNERAL HOME, 425 Lyceum Ave., Rox. and to participate in his Funeral Mass 10 A.M. at Holy Family Church. Int. Westminster Cem. Donations in Jay's name to Congenital Heart Info Network, 600 N. 3rd St., Phila. PA 19123-2902, would be appreciated.
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Mom
September 12, 2025
Jay Happy Heavenly Birthday I miss you so much. Love Mom
Mom
April 17, 2025
Jay miss you more everyday I love you Mom
Mom
September 12, 2024
"Wish you were here "
Barbara Herbetko
September 12, 2024
Happy birthday Jay. I miss you so much. Love you Mom
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KJ
April 18, 2024
Think of you often and cherish that your parents are so kind to my parents as they share the same unimaginable grief. I think of all the fond memories of you umpiring our wild softball games and many others. You are a treasure
Barbara
April 17, 2024
Dear Jay, I love you and miss you every day. Wish you were here. Love Mom
Barbara Herbetko
September 12, 2023
Happy Birthday Jay. I miss you so much. Love you Mom
Mom
April 17, 2023
Dear Jay, I miss you. I think of you day and night. Love always Mom
Mom
September 12, 2022
Happy Birthday Jay I love you and miss you so much
Aunt Judy
April 18, 2022
Love you.
Mom
April 17, 2022
My dear Jay I can´t believe it has been 15 years since we lost you. I I miss you more everyday. I know you are in heaven. Love always
November 20, 2019
I love you always.
Nic.
Lorraine Little
April 13, 2019
Always remember you. My son will always remember you allowing him too see an operation at bring your kid to work day. You are very missed
Judy Di Benedetto
September 12, 2014
Happy Birthday Jay. Miss you & love you.
January 21, 2014
Not a day I don't think about you.
-Nikki Swider (bucket head)
September 12, 2013
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY BROTHER
We miss you and love you very much
Steve,Donna,Stephen and Tyler
Kevin Mooney
March 20, 2013
still miss you buddy
September 12, 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY "BAG"
LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU
STEVE,DONNA,STEPHEN AND TYLER
jaiden herbetko
June 8, 2012
dear uncle jay i misss u so much luv jaiden ur god daughter!
Leigh
April 17, 2012
Thinking of you today and always.
January 8, 2011
Jay we all miss you soooooooooooooo much we will never forget you. We will always keep your love in our hearts and things that made our life. Hope will we will see you again and we heard Youre my best friend today. we will keep you in our memory. when we think of u we think of PEACE, LOVE and JOYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY. I will always remember you in very different ways we all love uuuuuuuuuuuu love Your brother Jeff, Denni , Nicolas ,Jaiden and ToTo love u sooooo much byyyyyyyyyyy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
nic herbetko
August 20, 2010
why did u have to die jaiden nick jeff and denni
August 20, 2010
why did u have to die jaiden nick jeff and denni
May 22, 2010
Jay! There isn't a second of the day that I don't think about you! I miss you soooooo much and I love you! Love,"Me"
Kris Mooney McGinnis
April 17, 2010
Missing you Jay!
March 13, 2010
i love u nick
March 13, 2010
i miss ya jay love nick!!!!! i think of u everyday u were the greatest unc in the hole world love yah by NICK!!!!
kelly
September 14, 2009
happy birthday! i think of u every day!
Judy Di Benedetto
September 12, 2009
Happy Birthday,Jay.
Love,
Aunt Judy
July 29, 2009
Not a second of the day passes when I don't think about you......I miss you and I love you!
May 27, 2009
I MISS YOU UNCLE JAY EVERYONE DOES TO!
YOU where the greatest uncle but i know youre always in my heart. your wife jaiden loves you to!
Jaiden Herbetko
April 29, 2009
I MISS YOU UNCLE JAYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
love,
Jaiden
Kris Mooney McGinnis
April 18, 2009
We all miss you Jay!
kelly shumate
April 17, 2009
jay, i can't believe it's been 2 years. we miss you so much!!
kelly shumate
April 12, 2009
happy easter, jay! missing you every day! i love you!!!
kelly Shumate
September 13, 2008
i suck, i fogot you're bday. i love you more than words can express!!
September 12, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAY!!!!!
you are missed by all.
Love,
Dave, Jeanette, Jake and Juliana
Steve
September 12, 2008
HAPPY B.D JAY
LOVE STEVE, DONNA, STEPHEN AND TYLER
Judy Di Benedetto
September 12, 2008
Happy Birthday, Jay.
Love,
Aunt Judy
mom herbetko
September 12, 2008
Dear Jay, Happy Birthday. We miss you more and more everyday. Love, Mom and Dad
kelly mooney-shumate
August 2, 2008
i miss you so much! words cannot express. i'm asking you to give your family the courage to move on, with fond, loving memories of you. i think of you often. so many songs remind me of you. i love you!! kelly
kelly mooney- shumate
June 14, 2008
i heard pink floyd's "wish you were here." all i can think of is you. i think of you everytime i hear it. how i wish, how i wish you here! miss you & love you so very much! love, kelly
kelly shumate
April 21, 2008
words cannot express what i feel. i wonder if it's the same as what u felt. no,it's not the same, i will be strong, because of you, because of my family. i need to be here. i wish you were here. you have no idea. loving you more each day. love, kelly
judy Di Benedetto
April 18, 2008
Well, Jay, it's been one year since we said good bye. Spring is here, again. The circle of life. Yet, the void is still there. Never to be filled.
The Show Must Go On!
Love You,
Aunt Judy
Kris (Mooney) McGinnis
April 18, 2008
Jay, I think of you all the time. I remember your laugh. How I thought you were so cool when I was a kid. How goofy you were sometimes. How you stole my communion money. How your Ozzy Osbourne records freaked me out. How wonderful you were to Nan.
Miss you cousin!
Love,
Krissy
Carla Moliterno
April 17, 2008
To the Herbetko Family~ I just wanted to drop by to let you all know that we still think of you often,and especially today~ God Bless you all,and you are in our thoughts and prayers~ Carla Dunyan Moliterno
Kelly Shumate
April 16, 2008
Our dearest Jay, please give us the strength we need to get thru this difficult time, especially your parents, brothers, and godmother. we love you, miss you, and think of you all the time. love, Kelly
Jay's Mom, Barbara
April 1, 2008
Dear Maria & KFC, Please contact me.
KFC
March 28, 2008
They say memories are golden, well maybe that is true....
I never wanted memories, all I wanted was you...
So very much I miss you, and countless tears I cried...
If love alone could have saved you, you would have never died....
In life I loved you dearly,in death I love you still.....
In my heart you hold a place that no one will ever fill!!!....
If love could build a stairway and heartache build a lane.....
I'd walk the path to heaven and bring you back again......
Kevin Mooney
March 28, 2008
I have my 1st show tonight with my new band. I'm singing too so I'm a little nervous. I am going to be playing for you though Jay because I know you would love it. thats what will get me through it.
I miss you!
Love,
Kevin
Maria
March 27, 2008
Nowanda, I miss you.
mom
March 22, 2008
Dear Jay, Happy Easter. I love and miss you so much.
Love Forever
Beth LeDonne Mead
February 29, 2008
Although it has been many years since I last saw Jay (Waynesburg College days), I remember him fondly. He always made me laugh and was always so kind. I am sad to hear of his loss, and memories of him always make me smile.
mom
February 28, 2008
My darling Jay, I miss you more and more everyday. I love you.
kelly shumate
December 26, 2007
i love you, jay!
Steve(your big brother)
December 25, 2007
Merry Christmas Uncle Jay
Love Steve, Donna, Stephen and Tyler. Miss you soooooo much...
kelly mooney-shumate
December 6, 2007
me too, kev! miss you jay! i love you!!!!!
Kevin Mooney
December 5, 2007
still thinking about you all the time!
xoxo
Ann Marie Sill (formerly Proud)
October 1, 2007
I am sitting here not quite knowing what to say, but hopefully as my memories come back I can translate it here. Tonight I learned the sad news about Jay, my old friend from my neighborhood and high school.
I remember sitting at countless Wissahickon AA baseball games and then later Roxborough's Football, Wrestling, and Baseball teams and watching him play. He was a great athlete. Powerful, precise, a team player, a motivator to get some chatter going.
I can remember one of my best girlfriends probably falling in love for the first time with him.
This guy with a wide smile, quick wit, and the uncanny ability to make every one feel that they shouldn't take themselves so seriously was pretty special. When I think back on my days in Roxborough, he is right up there on the list of people I have great memories of.
Yes he was brutally honest most of the time, but usually very accurate! lol. With Jay, you always knew where you were at with him and honesty like that I always appreciated. He joked a lot but he was a softy too.
So, I realize that my entry here is just a blib compared to all of you, his family and friends who have known him for much longer than I did. Still, we all only have one life...and I'm glad Jay was in mine for a while. Just wanted you to know that and that I am very sorry for the pain you must be feeling.
kelly mooney-shumate
September 19, 2007
mom was right! now nan's making whatever you want for dinner. i'm so glad you guys are together with poppop and nana sophie, uncle les, my aunt annamae. i miss you. please make the eagles do good! i love you! love, kelly
Joe Rettura
September 17, 2007
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Herbetko
I can't even begin to express my deepest sorrow for your loss. Not a day goes by without Joyce and I thinking of Jay. His Humor and daily zest for friendship is missed. I am saddened that I didnt make a point to speak with him more often since we graduated from Waynesburg College. The tears are only subsided by the great memories we shared. Our daily thoughts and prayers are with you and Jay.
Joe,Joyce,J.J.and Alyse Rettura
Judy Di Benedetto
September 12, 2007
Happy Birthday,Jay Bird.
I know Nan will be making your favorite dinner. Pot roast with brown potatoes.
Love & miss you so much.
Aunt Judy
Carla Moliterno (Dunyan)
May 15, 2007
To Jeff,David and the entire Herbetko Family~ We all grew up in the same neighborhood~ No one will ever forget the Herbetko Boys ;) They were always so kind, and alot of fun to be around~ Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers~ Carla Moliterno(Dunyan) and Family
Jeanette Herbetko
May 9, 2007
"Is your husband's family close?" is a question that I am frequently asked. It is a blessing to say "Yes, very close". Everyone has their own way of expressing their pain and sorrow but one thing is certain, a great man will always be missed and never be forgotten! I will always remember Jay flying the kids around the house like Buzz, letting them jump all over him just to wind them up, and he's even been caught wearing a hair bow just to play with the girls! He never missed a holiday gathering because his family meant so much to him. He always made the best easter baskets and halloween bags for all the kids! He would always stop by on his Harley just to say Hi. All of you who knew Jay, know how caring, thoughtful and dependable he was. A day will not go by where someone on this earth will not think of some funny, wild or caring story about Jay. I will always think of that because that is the tribute to his life and why I am proud to say we are blessed and "Yes, we are a very close family".
Jay, thank you for being a great brother and uncle and you are truly MISSED!!!
Kevin Mooney
May 7, 2007
and yes, I too thought of Jeff's old band when i saw the link to this site...
Kevin Mooney
May 7, 2007
I was just going to post on here about how much I loved and looked up to Jay, but I want to also express how much I love and look up to ALL of my cousins, and our family, The Bridge. you are all my heroes. I think of you all the time. when I'm playing music, if its in front of 5 people, or I'm rocking out in front of 200, I pretend its all of you watching me. my parents, sisters, our children, my aunts, my uncles, my cousins. Jay will never leave that image I have in my head when I'm doing my most favorite thing to do.
I love you all very much.
kelly mooney- shumate
May 4, 2007
does anyone else think of Jeff's hairband when they click on Legacy.com?
Tony & Diane DiPrinzio
May 2, 2007
Barbara, Steve & Family
We just hear about Jay's passing. Tony and I would like to express our sincere condolences. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Jeffrey Herbetko
May 2, 2007
To My Brother:
I loved music because you loved it.
I loved the stage because you wanted to be there.
I felt safe when the bullies were near. I just said my brother is Jay Herbetko.
I played guitar because you did.
I played center field because you did.
I wresteled because you did.
I went to college because you did.
I moved next door to you on purpose. I wanted to be with you.
I loved Snoopy because you did.
You're my hero, my best friend, my brother. I love you
Karen Muller-Mimmo
April 30, 2007
Barbara & Steve,
In disbelief, I searched to be certain and after reading these notes - Jay must have been one great guy, an awesome nurse and funny. I can't imagine how you feel or what to say. I pray that your grief will somehow subside. It will take time. I pray you will fill your hearts with Jay's memories and laughter. Barb, you were never not nice as kids and you are the best mom ever. Love and old friendship, Karen
Kris (Mooney) McGinnis
April 30, 2007
As I've been telling people that my cousin Jay died, I've been getting a lot of "Oh, were you close?" What kind of question is that? And then I realized not everyone has a family like ours. We don't have to see each other all the time to know that we'd be there for one another in a heartbeat. We can get together and feel like we just saw each other yesterday. Look how everyone dropped everything that Tuesday...to be there for each other. I feel so lucky to be a part of this family.
I love you Aunt Barbara, Uncle Steve, Stephen, Jeff and Dave...I'm thinking of you everyday!
I miss you Jay. When I think of you, I'm remembering fun times. Your laugh and smile. Your goofing around xmas eve. Your special relationship with Nan. Talking about music and Spike's radio adventures. And Snoopy. Like Kelly said: "How I wish you were here..."
Love,
Krissy
Leah Di Cicco-Barth
April 28, 2007
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Herbetko,Steve,Jeff and David,
My memories of Jay are of us as children during our innocent years at St. Johnny's. I remember the boy/girl parties in your basement on Vicaris street. He always had to play E.L.O. I remember they where his favorite group of the time.
It was really strange but this week I heard so many E.L.O. songs on the radio. Jay must have been making requests!!!!
I recently saw Jay at our grade school reunion and he was still the same. He had that same huge smile and easy way about him. I loved catching up with him and remembering what a special part of my past he was.
I can't even imagine the pain all of you must be feeling, please know that I will remember all of you and especially Jay in my prayers. My memories of Jay will always have a special place in my heart.
Leah DiCicco-Barth
Jimbo Baeringer
April 27, 2007
Dear Herbetko family,
It had been a while since I saw Jay, but I'll never forget him. He is a friend of my childhood, for that he is eternally the fun-loving, ready for anything, member of the gang. I can't remember him not smiling or laughing. Steve, I know what a brother your own age is and how important Jay must have been in your life. I hope you and your family will remember the Daisy Field Jay , a beautiful light and never forget that amazing smile and glint in his eye. My very best to all of you. May you and Jay find true peace.
Love,
Jim Baeringer
We'll miss you everyday! Love Don, John, Kathy, Pat and Laura
April 26, 2007
"Only Jay"
April 26, 2007
Joe, Laura, Jay and John
April 26, 2007
We'll miss that smile!
April 26, 2007
kelly mooney-shumate
April 26, 2007
how i wish, how i wish you were here. we're just two lost souls swimming in a fishbowl, year after year. running over the same old ground, what have we found? the same old fears. wish you were here!
Tony Turino
April 26, 2007
Dear Steve,Donna & Family,
One never knows quite what to say other then how sorry I am for your loss, but I wanted to say something more. Although the words of this poem aren't mine. I thought this poem said a lot, so I asked permission from the author to send it to you.
with heartfelt sympathy,
Tony Turino
"Letter from Heaven"
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2005
Written in memory of my late husband, Richard Mahaffey
"Used with permission from the Author, Ruth Ann Mahaffey." ©Copyright 1998
Steve Swider
April 26, 2007
To the Herbetko Family:
I have never experienced such sorrow as I have in the past week and two days. I am one of many, who combined, can’t imagine the sorrow that your family is feeling. It is a testament to how Jay has touched each our lives in a special way. He will be missed. He will be sorely missed for a long time. My thoughts and prayers, as well as Karen’s and Ali’s, are with all of you.
To Jay:
You were a great friend, a wonderful brother-in-law, and a “gem” as an uncle to Ali. Your bond with all of us will last forever. A day is not likely to go by without a thought of you in our minds and hearts. With that, may you never be lonely again. We’ll miss you. "O.B.O.D."
Suzie Palmer
April 26, 2007
Mr. & Mrs. Herbetko, Steve, Jeff & David,
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
CJ lit a candle at church for Jay last Sunday.
Suzie (Kelly), CJ & John Palmer
Barb Nori (Kelly)
April 26, 2007
Mr. & Mrs. Herbetko & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. All of you are in my thoughts & prayers.
Gina DeBelle
April 26, 2007
Why can't we get all the people together in the world that we really like and then just stay together? I guess that wouldn't work. Someone would leave. Someone always leaves and then we have to say good-bye. I hate good-byes. I know what I need. I need more hellos. (charlie brown - snoopy come home)
Hello cousin - I can still feel your hugs and hear your laugh and that better stay with me always. I will forever miss you.
I love you,
Sheena
kelly mooney-shumate
April 25, 2007
you know that i care what happens to you. and i know that you care for me too. so i don't feel alone, on the way to the stone, now that i found somewhere safe to bury my bones. and any fool knows a dog needs a home. a shelter from pigs on the wing.
George Nocito
April 25, 2007
Herbetkos,
I am so sorry for your loss. My memories of Jay are ancient compared to most posted here, but they have a similar theme.
True understanding, I am sure, is elusive, but find strength in one another.
A Greek poet once wrote:
"He who learns must suffer. Even in our sleep, pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, until in our despite, against our will, comes wisdom to us through the awful grace of God."
The best of luck to all of you in this time of sadness and sorrow.
George(Rock Street)and Elise Nocito
spike
April 24, 2007
To my Philly family,
I was thinking how you start out with a bucket full of golf balls and you just start hitting away carelessly. You have dozens of them, and each individual ball means nothing so you just hit, hit, hit. One ball gone is practically inconsequential from your practically bottomless bucket. Yet eventually you have to reach down towards the bottom of the bucket to scavenge for another shot and you realize that tries are running out. Now with just a handful left, each swing becomes more meaningful. You really start to value those balls only when most of them are gone.
We take our family for granted just as we take our days for granted. We don't have much time on this earth, so how are we spending the 86,400 minutes we are given each day? I'm spending this five minutes to let you all know how much I love you and I have been enjoying some great Jay memories this past week. And after reading some of the other entries on this page, I realize that nobody should feel bad for Jay. He's in a better place - it is all of us who will feel a great void in our lives now that this great man is gone.
...Love all of you guys and love Jay,
~spike
Greg "Swoop" Swider
April 24, 2007
you were a great brother-in-law. godfather to my daughter,uncle to my son and great friend to my wife. we will all miss you!!
from the swider family
Debbie Jankaitis
April 24, 2007
Dear Herbetko family,
I was a co-worker with Jay in the OR at Hahanemann. I worked with him for many years and will truly miss seeing him. I still cannot believe that he will no longer be with us. He would make me laugh and we enjoyed talking hockey. He was an excellent nurse and teacher and his passing has left a void in our OR family. Jay and your family will remain in my prayers. God Bless you.
Jerry Mazzola
April 24, 2007
Dear Herbetko family,
My condolences on the loss of a beautiful person. And I have to believe that there is a higher power who needed him more than we do, and called him home.
I have been away from the OR at Hahnemann for many years now, but still keep in touch with a few beloved friends who remain working there . And it was one much loved friend who called me to tell me this terrible news. I first met Jay before he went back to school for his RN , when he drove me home from a hospital Christmas party on a cold and snowy night . He was engaged to marry a very good friend of mine , and I got to finally meet him.I saw what everyone else saw, a funny caring man, and knew instantly why he was so loved by all around him. I only worked with him for a year before moving on with my life but he left an impression on me forever. And our silly moments of acting out scenes from " History of the World Part 1 " still can make me laugh to myself. Thanks Jay for being even the smallest part of my life, without you I would never be the person I am today, you gave me the gift of laughter, and I treasure it still.When I get home I am going to watch a Mel Brooks film, and laugh , and think about better times....
Kelly Monaghan
April 23, 2007
Dear Herbetko Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Your family and Jay are in my prayers. Stay Strong, may he rest in peace.
Jacqueline Rene Ernst "Ernst"
April 23, 2007
Although Jay and I saw eye to eye only about 2% of the time, we shared a connection that drew us together time and time again. He was the consummate friend. I will forever hold him dearly in my heart and I look forward to the time when our eternal lights will find each other once again.
I love you Jay. "May the 4th. be with you"!
Roseann Bilardo
April 23, 2007
To the Herbetko Family,
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your son and brother. How do you deal with the loss of a child? Only God can help you get through this, one day at a time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
The Bilardo Family
Judy Di Benedetto
April 23, 2007
To my Jay:
And in the end,the love you take, is equal to the love you make.
I love you.
Aunt Judy
April 23, 2007
Dear Herbetko Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the sudden loss of Jay. You guys are in our thoughts and prayers. In this time of sorrow it is important to rely on family and friends and support each other. In doing so you will get through this sad time.
God Bless,
The Boyle Family
Mike Burns
April 23, 2007
Jay: this was such a sudden surprise. I couldn't believe the news when I heard it. You were an unbelievable individual, with such a great personality. I will always remember the memories of the shore, holidays/birthdays at the Swiders and of course the baseball games! I hope heaven is a whole lot better than it is here. Rest In Peace Jay and I look forward to seeing you soon, Look over us all
Fran Seeds
April 22, 2007
To The Herbetko Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Seeds Family
Dick, Fran, Meghan and Patrick
STEPHEN-YOUR BIG BROTHER- HERBETKO
April 22, 2007
YO BAG,
I FINALLY HAD TIME TO REFLECT ON THIS WHOLE NIGHTMARE. I KNOW I SAID SOME REALLY NASTY THINGS THESE LAST FEW DAYS,AND I STILL FEEL THAT WAY. HOWEVER, I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU LIKE YOU THINK WE WILL(I WONDER WHERE I GOT THAT FROM)DINK AND TIGGER MISS YOU SOOOOOO MUCH. I NEED YOU TO KEEP AN EYE ON THEM ALWAYS. YOU NOW HAVE THE BEST VIEW FOR BASEBALL GAMES THEN ANY OF US. DONNA AND I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH. PEACE OUT MY FAVORITE YOU KNOW WHAT.
P.S. you were right about all the Hot girls from work. haha
Sandra Bulk
April 21, 2007
To the Herbetko Family:
I am so very sorry for your loss. For the last 15 years, Laura St. John-Dillon has regaled me with stories of her friend "Peachy". I've seen so many pictures I felt like I knew I him, though it is my great misfortune that we never had the opportunity to meet. Please know that many thoughts and prayers are with you and with Jay.
ann whichard
April 20, 2007
To the Herbetko family-
My deepest sympathy for your loss in a really wonderful person. I worked with Jay at Hahnemann for over 15 years. He always had a joke and great smile to cheer up anyone having a crummy day. You always walked away from him laughing either at him or with him. I will miss him very much and I know everyone at Hahnemann feels the same way.
Sincerest condolences,
Annie (x-ray)Whichard
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What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
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What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
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Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
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Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
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Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Jay Herbetko's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
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How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
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