JAY EITEL

I met him once at the Santa Clara Fairgrounds. He was a really nice humble man and a super interesting to talk to.

Having worked for other Manufacturing companies I joined Telsta as their engineer. Jay would give me brief notes on an idea which I would translate into machines for telephone plant construction. As part of his team we changed the telephone plant construction techniques. One major product was manufactured for 34 years and 20 years later they are still running. Jay was a wonderful person to work with and for, he will be greatly missed

As the new caretaker of his last creation,

Jay was one of the most honorable and decent men I've ever had the pleasure to have known. His intelligence, wisdom and cleverness were unsurpassed. Jay treated people from all walks of life the same, with dignity. He will be missed by literally hundreds, if not thousands of people. Our condolences to Esther, John, and the extended family.

For those of you who didnot have the pleasure of visiting his garage/workshop, as I did, I remember it so well. The floor was an extremely smooth cement, no drops of oil, neither any dust. The little room for handwashing, etc. was immaculate, too with a Crystal Chandelier! How very dear he was.
Kathleen Sliter

I met Jay through the local SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) chapter. A quiet, unassuming guy that just came alive when you started talking cars! I recall the first time seeing his Corvair project and was in complete awe of his engineering skills and craftsmanship. We'd run into each other at car events or trade shows, and he was always one of the nicest people I've ever met. I have no doubt he's already working on improving St. Peter's transportation system.

Mr Eitel, Your brilliance and imagination created the Company that allowed me to start and raise my family for over twenty years. My condolences to your family.Rest in peace.

Jay I will miss you. Our politics were 180 apart but we treated each other with respect and admiration.

May all your roads be clear and fast