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Thomas Bruggemann
June 22, 2016 | Woodland Hills, CA
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Jay E. Sherlach
Dec 18, 1927 - Apr 16, 2016 (Age 88)
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Matt,
As your former teacher, I well remember your dad, a terrific fellow with a great sense of humor, who was always so supportive and proud of you. My heartfelt condolences to the entire Sherlach family.
Lois Weber
April 28, 2016
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To the Sherlock family. I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Mr. Sherlock very well. The one thing I did know is that he was a very loving father. May he rest in peace.
Bea Fornells
April 24, 2016 | Wappingers Falls, NY
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Loved Mr. Sherlach like a father. Both he and Mrs. Sherlach were such a positive influence in my life. I have many fond memories of times spent at their home. They will always be in my heart and in my prayers.
Wonderful people who will be missed. My love and sympathy to Bill, Bob and Matt.
Annie (Yegella) Kurchack
April 23, 2016 | Scottsdale, AZ
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Billy,Bob & Matt. Jay and Pat were very dear friends, we will never forget them!!!!
Anna & Joe Robertson
April 22, 2016 | Southport, NC
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We are thinking about all you today. You have our deepest sympathy and love. Jay was a good man who raised three very good men who have had wonderful grandchildren. The life cycle will go on even when the pain of missing them seems unbearable.... Love Always, The Connors
Sue Connors
April 22, 2016 | Littleton, CO
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God bless Billy, Bobby, Matthew and the rest of the Sherlach family. What can you say about a real man like Mr Sherlach other than rest in peace, enjoy seeing Mrs Sherlach and THANK YOU!! Love Glenn Jackson and family.
Glenn and Lowana Jackson
April 21, 2016 | Palm Bay, FL
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Jay was a great person and someone I feel honored to call a friend. He was my principal at Greenvale school for years and a there was a great loss when he left. I will always remember him with the fondest of memories. I'm sure he is very happy to be with his sweet Pat.
Jackie Watkins
April 21, 2016 | Mamaroneck, NY
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A great friend and a mentor to me ,,working with Jay at pawling schools was one of my greatest life experiences ,,each day as he entered the building he called out for me , i would sit with him for 20 mins and we talked about everything ,,,he was always joking and had me laughing all the time ,,we stayed close for many years after i moved on and he will always have a special place in my heart ,,i will miss him very much
Steve Martin
April 21, 2016 | Pawling, NY
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Obituaries
Jay's Obituaries
Jay E. Sherlach, 88, passed away Saturday April 16, 2016 at Putnam Hospital, Carmel, NY.Born Joseph E. Kirby on December 18, 1927 he was the son of Katherine Kirby. Upon his mother's passing Jay took the name of his adoptive father Stuart Sherlach.Jay served in the Korean War for 2 years. As a result of the G.I. Bill he earned his first Master's Degree in Education, becoming a teacher in Westchester.He married Patricia Ann Shields on September 30, 1955, raising a family and loving each other until she passed away in December of 2009.Jay started his teaching career in Scarsdale, NY with several positions throughout Westchester.In 1964 he became the principal at Pawling Elementary School, a position he had for 20 years. He retired and worked as a consultant for 3 years then coming out of retirement to assume Superintendent and Principal roles in Westchester once again.Jay was always present at any and all Pawling High School sports and Pawling Hockey games, coaching the high school hockey team for several years.Along with life-long friend Dee DaBramo, the two started Camp Smith, a camp for special needs children that lasted for 20 years, giving fun filled summers to hundreds of kids and counselors and helping to launch careers in teaching and Special Education for many Pawling High School students.Jay is predeceased by his wife Pat, spending the last 6 years missing her and now joining her where they will undoubtedly keep an eye on all of us. As well, Jay was predeceased by his daughter- in- law, Mary Greene Sherlach, in December of 2012.He is survived by 3 sons, William, Robert, and Matthew; 4 granddaughters, Maura, Katy, Kylie and Sylvie, and was awaiting his first great-granddaughter, Mackenzie, who will join us in May.He was an avid NY Giant, NY Ranger, and NY Yankee fan, and always enjoyed telling you how many times he saw DiMaggio play and the one time he saw Lou Gehrig."If you're not playing Ella Fitzgerald, Johnnie Mercer, Glenn Miller, or Count Basie, please don't play anything at all".Calling hours will be at Horn & Thomes, Inc. Funeral Home in Pawling from 6-9 pm Friday April 22nd. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Johns Church in Pawling at 11:30 Saturday April 23rd.In lieu of flowers please send a donation to "Mary's Fund" c/o Fairfield County Community Foundation, 383 Main Avenue, Norwalk CT 06851.For directions or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.hornandthomesfuneralhome.com.
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