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Jay Northrup Obituary
Jun. 26, 1919 - Jul. 16, 2015
Jay D. Northrup, 96, of Sarasota, Florida died on July 16, 2015.
In 1942 he left St. Lawrence University to serve his country as a 2nd Lieutenant, 4th Ranger Battalion during WWII. He remained very active with the Ranger Association serving at one time as President.
Jay had a long and distinguished career in banking from bank examiner to President and Chairman of the Board.
Jay is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Joanne (Josie), a blended family of 8 children, and many grand and great grandchildren.
He was an active member of the Free Mason and many charitable and community organizations.
Jay and Joanne spent many happy years residing in Tuxedo Park, NY - playing great golf and his favorite Court Tennis. They led active lives in Sarasota and enjoyed the company of many good friends.
Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Church of the Palms, 3224 Bee Ridge Road. Interment at the Sarasota National Cemetery: 9810 State Rd 72, following the ceremony.
In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to leadthewayfund.org.
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for Jay Northrup
July 26, 2015
Josie & Family, I wish to express my most heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Jay was the most kind and gentle man and such a wonderful, caring neighbor. He fought his long battle with pain with such grace, dignity & style. We were blessed to have met you both & he will live on forever in your heart. I shall miss him. Be Dunlap, Rockford, Illinois & Sarasota, Florida.
July 21, 2015
Jay, it was with incredible sadness I learned of your passing. As Airborne, Ranger, and Special Forces Officer I always appreciated what you and your fellow Rangers did for all of us who live because of the efforts of the Greatest Generation. And, Ranger is at the top of the Greatest Generation. I will always remember fondly the many times you and I would coin each other at the Field Club. You were fascinated by my flashy South African Defense Attache Coin but it came nowhere close to your 4 star SOCOM Coin. God Bless you Jay you were always a man among men and someday I hope to stand at your side in the heavens above. COL Dick Cooley
Jim & Susan Tollerton
July 20, 2015
Susan and I were so sad to read Jay's notice today. We are on a European cruise and will miss the Memorial Service. God Bless him. We will see you soon. Jim Tollerton
Kim Gary Eskew
July 20, 2015
Sad to hear the passing of Ranger Jay Northrup. On behalf of my mother and myself we offer our condolences. My father Robert (Page) Gary 2A met Jay in the parking lot of Home Depot when he sighted the Ranger scroll tag on the front of his car. It was that introduction that led to my father joining the Alva Miller chapter and attending National Reunions. I am grateful to Jay for helping my dad to reconnect with his fellow Rangers. I am a local Sarasota resident and will be honored to attend his service and am here if you need anything.
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July 20, 2015
It is with a great sadness that I heard of the passing of Jay .Know that we will never forget what these men did for us and for our liberty .
Please accept my sincere condolences and know that our prayers will be for you and yours in the coming days .
RIP my dear friend.
Best from Normandy, France
Franck Maurouard 's family
July 19, 2015
Was sorry to hear about the loss of LT Jay Northrup. He will be joining his many Ranger friends to tell tall tales. Col Murray will be right there to welcome him back to the Battalion. Rangers Lead The Way. Roy A. Murray, Jr. (Manassas, VA)
Jim Smith
July 19, 2015
Rest in Peace Ranger Northrup.. from https://www.facebook.com/groups/294642590651711/
Theresa Dye
July 19, 2015
For Josie and Family. I am so sorry to hear about Jay. From this part of your Ranger Family you have my love and support. Should you ever need anything, please let me know. You are in my thoughts and prayers. We all loved Jay. Now Jay and Noel can Ranger Up together in Heaven. Darby is calling his Soldiers home. God Bless you all.
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