Jay Deriso

Heaven now has the ultimate host.....and what better a soul than to greet you. That smile, the warmth that we were able to see right through his eyes and smile is now greeting all the others now and that is comforting just knowing that we will see him again. He touched everyone in some way and I am thankful to have been part of that.

Jay:
I will miss you tremendously especially every time I come out to Las Vegas. I might not have known you as long as others but the time that I did have with you I will always treasure. Lots of laughs and lots of love. So sad I couldnt say my goodbye in person but know my heart is with you. Marianne and Amanda send their love.
Sue Ellen...we are here if you ever need anything and our love goes with you.
Mark Rizzo

Jay,

You taught me to stand my ground, which sometimes meant, we did not see eye to eye; you were a gentleman who never lost his cool. Thank you advising me when I asked for it, and giving it, when I didn't want it--you just knew I needed to hear it.

Sue Ellen,

You have the strength and love of Family and Friends to see you through this new chapter in your life...take in one breath at a time.

Dear Sue Ellen,

The wonderful memories of all the good times we shared will always have a special place in my heart.

The cousins are now reunited in heaven and will forever be our guardian angels until it is our time to jump into our next life.

You and your family will be remembered in my prayers during this challenging time in your life.

Love,
Bev Cotrone

Condolences to Jays family and his Stiletto family.So very glad I had the pleasure of meeting Jay on several occasions while in Vegas for Barrys show, and most recently in January.Jay is a most warm and welcoming man, making people feel special.I will miss him greatly on my future visits to the shows....

Jay was a true gentleman. Thank you to the Family for sharing such a special person with the Desert Inn. I met him while working there during the Re-Grand Opening. His genuity and graciousness was rare. He will be missed.

Dear Sue Ellen and Family,
Our "Hearts" are heavy with yours on such a sad day ! Meeting Jay 15 years ago,seems like we were cheated out of so many earlier great times. Never once did Jay have a cross word,
or a sad look for us,only wish we had met much sooner ! Meeting Jay and Sue Ellen Sunday evenings at Annabella's was always a treat to look forward too.
We hope all the great memories will help the Family through this difficult time.

There are very few people on earth that are bigger than life...and Jay was one of them. Yes, he had chrisma, a way of lighting up a room,
a way of making you feel important and a smile brighter than the North Star; but, more importantly, he had a heart full of love for his
family and friends...Jay was more than a cousin to me, he was like
a brother. I can't remember a time when he didn't have time for me.
His advice was never "sugar coated" and was usually right on...

Dear SueEllen and family, It's been a number of years since our paths have crossed, but I was saddened to hear of Jay's passing. Sue and Jay were both so kind to me and so very helpful in getting me started when I moved to Las Vegas in 1986. Jay would always remember me and my husband every time we visited the Vesuvias Restaurant or DeRiso Pizza. God Bless you all as you go through this tough time. Know that the kindness he shared on earth will surely be rewarded in Heaven.