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JAY BRIGGS Obituary
JAY DAVID
Age 26, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2012. Beloved father of Iliana Briggs; proud son of Paul and Andrea Briggs; loving brother of Paul, Nate, and Allison; nephew of Bobbie and Tony Marciante. Jay was a 2004 graduate of Upper St. Clair High School, where he was captain of the lacrosse team his senior year. He will be truly missed. Services and interment are private.
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Andrea Briggs
February 21, 2023
You are the best son a Mother could wish for. ❤ A month, a day, a second doesn’t go by without precious thoughts of you. You are in our hearts forever. I miss you so much Mom
Briggs Family
February 16, 2021
Minutes, days, months, years
They all press forward and fade away
A laugh, a smile, a thought
They seem to linger, and tend to stay
A thought of you, a story told
You are on our minds, we miss you Jay
Andrea Briggs
February 15, 2020
You are the sunshine in my life, thoughts of you will never fade.
You are still a part of our lives and always will be.
Love lasts forever ❤
love, MOM
February 19, 2013
It's been a year now and we miss you so much. I know you are in a better place with no more hurting and pain. You are in our hearts every day.
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March 15, 2012
miss you and love you.
Nannette Staropoli
February 26, 2012
I am so sorry for you loss. I have such fond memories of the years Jay spent with our family in Upper St Clair. He was always kind, thoughtful and a gentleman. You are your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Duchak
February 25, 2012
Jay's warm smile and kind manner touched many hearts. It has been my priviledge to know him since the days when he was a sweet little boy. I share in your loss and support you with my love and prayers.
jesse ugoletti
February 25, 2012
Sorry for your loss
February 25, 2012
May God bless you during this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Brennan Family
Mike Sozansky
February 24, 2012
I always remember Jay with a smile on his face. He will be sorely missed. My condolences for your loss
Kristin Saracco
February 24, 2012
I'm so sorry to the entire Briggs family. From what I remeber of Jay, he was such a caring, loving guy. My condolences.
Rae
February 23, 2012
May you rest in peace.
Josh Whiteside
February 22, 2012
Jay's charisma, laugh, and friendship will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. May God give your family peace through this extremely difficult time.
Aurelia Cain
February 22, 2012
Jay spent time in our home watching football games with the boys from high school. He was always polite, smiling and enjoyable to have as our guest. We want to let you know that there is a hole in alot of hearts.
Steve Cobain
February 22, 2012
Paul, may God bless you and your family at this most difficult time. You have my deepest sympathy.
Ron and Kathy Wagner
February 22, 2012
Andrea, Paul and Family,
Words cannot express how saddened we were when we read of Jay's passing. We want to express our sorrow for your loss. You have many good memories of Jay that will get you through this difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers that God may give you the strength to get through this difficult time.
Mike Marks
February 22, 2012
My condolences and prayers of support to the Briggs family as thy move through this most difficult time of loss. May the saddness eventually turn to joy, as the positive memories of your son's life and accomplishments build a wonderful legacy that will carry you forward to a life fullfilled again with happiness. My prayers for strength and comfort in the difficult days ahead are sent to Paul and all of his family.
Stanley Maharam
February 22, 2012
Paul
I would like to offer my condolences on your loss. Good memories to you and your family.
Laura Barnard
February 21, 2012
I would like to send my condolences to the whole Briggs family. Jay always had smile for everyone, he will be missed.
Christine Haythorn
February 21, 2012
Dear Paul and Family,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this terribly difficult time. You have my heartfelt sympathy.
Christine Plumb Haythorn
Suzanne and David Smith
February 21, 2012
To the Briggs family: you have our deepest sympathy at this most difficult time. We will always remember Jay's smile and the fun times our son Zack had with him. You are on our minds and in our hearts.
Erin Ritchey
February 21, 2012
We are thinking of you and keeping your whole family in our prayers.
Love, Stephen and Erin (Twerdok) Ritchey
February 21, 2012
We are so very sorry for the loss of your son. You have our deepest sympathy.
Joseph & Georgeann Stuckert
(Philip Stuckert's parents)
February 21, 2012
Andrea & Paul,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved son, Jay. May his memory be eternal.
John & Nancy Pravlochak
February 21, 2012
Andrea & Paul,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your son, Jay. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
John & Rhonda Pravlochak
Zack Smith
February 21, 2012
My deepest sympathy and prayers goes out to Jay's family and daughter during this tragic loss. Jay was one of my closest friends growing up we went through everything together. From our first dates and dances to making movies and our time together on the lacrosse and football field, the majority of my high school memories were with Jay. I will never forget the great person he was and the way he could make me laugh like few could. He was truly one of the most honest and giving individuals I have ever met. I will always keep #16 in my heart.
Gavin Williams
February 21, 2012
My most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the entire Briggs family on your loss.
Dean Nacey
February 21, 2012
Jay was my best friend from childhood. We did almost everything together, including six years on the lacrosse field. My prayers are with all of the Briggs Family. I will never forget Jay's laugh, the twinkle he had in his eyes, and most of all, his smile. He will be missed and never forgotten.
Bobbie Patton
February 21, 2012
Such a great student! Kind and caring. So sorry for your loss. May the memories of Jay comfort you during this difficult time.
Roger Stanier
February 21, 2012
Sue and I were shocked and saddened to read of your son Jay David's passing. You have our deepest condolences. We hope that your family's healing from this tragedy will be merciful and ultimately complete
Sue and Roger Stanier
February 21, 2012
"Words can't describe my sadness for your loss. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you." Frank LaBarbera
David Diez
February 21, 2012
My deepest sympathies for your loss
February 21, 2012
My deepest sympathy for the loss of a wonderful person whom loved his family and adored his daughter,Jay was a great guy,he will be missed. Mary from Bruegger's
Glenn Nacey
February 21, 2012
Words can't express our sadness for your loss. Jay was an outstanding young man and a very close friend of my son Dean, and like a big brother to my son Travis, on the Lacrosse field. They say one never dies as long as they leave behind those who remember them and I will never forget Jay. I know I will think of him often.
Gary Gegick
February 21, 2012
You have my deepest condlences.
Marie Hasselman
February 21, 2012
My sympathies and prayers are with you all. Jay was a wonderful friend to my son, Rod Wilson, and to many, many others. He brightened so many lives and will be deeply missed.
blessings of peace,
Marie Hasselman
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