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Justin Strauss Obituary
88, died Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Briarcliffe Manor. He was the beloved husband of Sandra "Sandy" (Paster) Strauss for 65 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Allen and Minna (Sharp) Strauss, he was a longtime resident of Cranston and Nantucket. He was the former owner of Eagle Cornice Company for 50 years. Jay was also the former editor for the Jewish Herald. Jay was a proud Air Force veteran, serving stateside as a First Lieutenant pilot. He was a graduate and alumni member of University of PA, Class of '54, active with Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity and earned an OPM degree from Harvard University. Jay was an original member of Temple Sinai, member and past president of the Holocaust Education Center, Miriam Hospital Governor and member of the Jewish Alliance. He was also a member of JINSA, Newport Naval War College, AOPA, US Arbitration Association, the University Club and the Redwood Masons. As a skilled pilot, Jay was awarded the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award for flight excellence and volunteered with Angel Flights, flying children and adults in need to hospitals across the country. Devoted father of Lori Smith and her husband, Richard, of Tewkesbury, MA and Amy Quinn of Cranston. Dear brother of the late Beverly Kwasha. Loving grandfather of Jared, Allison (Jonathan), Matthew (Elizabeth), Eric (Louann), Cristian (Valerie), Ethan and Brett. Cherished great grandfather of Eli, Sophie, Hannah, Kerrin, Ava, Benjamin and Bella. Graveside services will be held Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. in Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Warwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 245 Waterman St., #306, Providence, RI 02906 or the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence, RI 02906. Shiva will be observed at his late residence on Monday from 2-8pm. For online condolences, please visit ShalomMemorialChapel.com.
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Lester Green
July 8, 2024
I know Jay died 3 years ago, but I just learned of his passing as it was not published in our college magazine. The reason for my comment here is that I was in the same fraternity and Air Force ROTC unit as Jay, so I knew him well in 1954. He selected flight training as an Air Force officer and I ended up in a support squadron in Tokyo. I learned from Art Robbins, that Jay flew transport aircraft when he was on active duty, however when I tried to contact Jay some years back, I was told that he was suffering from Alzheimers. I remember that Jay was highly regarded in our fraternity and that he served as pledge master in 1953 when I joined Sigma Alpha Mu. I know that he will be missed by his family and friends and wanted them to know that as a young man, he showed signs of leadership and was highly regarded at the fraternity. Please convey these belated comments to his family on my behalf...Lester Green, Bethesda, MD
Sally Esakov
May 16, 2024
Dear Sandy and family,
It is hard to believe that you are gathering together for the 3rd Yarzheit. Jay was such a vital person with strong convictions who willingly shared them with others, I can still hear his voice in my memory. I wonder how he would view the current global uprisings.
May his memory be a blessing to you all. With much love, Sally N. Esakov
Sally Esakov
June 1, 2021
Dearest Sandy, Lori, Amy and families. I had no idea that Jay died, and only found this out by chance. Gosh - I have so many memories of our lives together over 60 years. Jay took me on my 1st flight - we left from Hillsgrove [now Green Airport], showed me how to do a pre-flight check, overflew tiny cars and trucks on highways, and flew to Worcester. We had many interesting political discussions, it was a joy to host you in my home. Long life and much love, Sally
Jerry visconti
May 23, 2021
Jay was a dear friend and special client representing eagle cornice. Jay substantially contributed to my success as a construction lawyer. Of which I shall always be grateful. And need to say the countless airplane rides with him. May he Rest In Peace. Jerry Visconti
Denise Yidiaris
May 22, 2021
Amy and family, my sincere sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time.
Denise and Peter Yidiaris
Arnold Feital
May 22, 2021
Dear Sandra,
We are very saddened by the passing of Jay.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love, Arnold (Rusty) and Dorene Feital
Burt Abrams, Naples, Fl
May 22, 2021
Sandy, so sorry to hear about your loss. I learned things I never knew about Jay. He lived a very interesting life.
David Silverman
May 22, 2021
Amy
So sorry for your loss.
Dave
Christine
May 21, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I am grateful to have meet a wonderful and caring gentleman. May Jay Rest In Peace. Love Christine and John
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1469 Post Road, Warwick, RI
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