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JAY RUPERT Obituary
JAY S. RUPERT, III Jay Rupert, III, 68, passed away peacefully at home in Palm Bay, FL, July 30, 2014. Mr. Rupert was born in Ft. Meade, MD, and was raised in Wilmington, DL, and Kennett Square, PA. After spending a year sailing the Caribbean Islands, Jay moved to Vero Beach, FL in the early 1990's, and worked in several local restaurants. Before moving to Palm Bay, he set out on a year's tour of the US in his 30' Airstream with his companion pup, Yo. As he said: He completed his Bucket List before he knew what one was. Donations to The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Indian River County, or The Humane Society of Vero Beach, would be greatly appreciated.
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Hank & Marcia
August 4, 2024
We remember you so very often. I was thinking of the time you & Beachmaster came over, thinking to kidnap me to go to Waldo´s. Bad timing as I has just gotten out of the shower & was dressed in a bath towel Wishing now I had quickly gotten dressed & gone with you guys on another adventure! I still have all the emails you wrote when you & Yo went off adventuring in your motor home. Give Yo a big hug for me & tell him I have all of his precious emails, too say "hi" to Mom & Sis!
Hank & Marcia Fairchild
August 4, 2023
I remember the day he got his beloved "Yo." We went to dinner that night at 14th Ave Steakhouse - one of his favorites. We dropped him off at his house, went home and almost immediately got a phone call from him. He was devastated. He had let Yo out to go potty & forgot to bring him back in. There was a thunderstorm while we were at the restaurant & poor little Yo was out in the rain the whole time. From that moment on Yo was one pampered pooch! Yo was a Yorkshire Terrier! Miss Jay every day!
Hank & Marcia Fairchild!
August 4, 2021
Seven years! It´s hard to believe we haven´t seen your beautiful smile for all that time, yet it seems like forever! I have your picture with our daughter-in-law & myself framed & sitting out for all to see! I smile at you every day! You have no idea how much you are missed, my dear friend!
Hank & Marcia Fairchild
August 4, 2020
Still miss you all the time - so many memories flood thru my mind! We had so much fun - it was always an adventure being with you, your mom & sis! Give them a big hug from us, too! Sending love!
I hope you and Yo are hanging out with Pete and Tripod.
Rebecca Snow
February 23, 2015
I was thinking of you today and hoped I would find you off on another adventure. I am sad to find you here. Look down on me and the pups once in awhile. You will always have a spot in my heart.
George Shepherd
November 28, 2014
Dear Jay, we were friends, and crazy guys for several years. But in all, we knew it had to end, it was too much, to crazy and started to take its toll on both of us. We parted ways, but as with me and I know with you, we were always in each others thoughts. No need to say more, we lived life to the fullest. Good bye my Friend.
George Shepherd
Donna Vazquez
August 18, 2014
Hope this light dedication can guide you and yo into a peaceful journey, Even though l only new you for a couple of yrs you left a little hole in my heart when you went away...love and miss you! R.I.P my friend.
Norma Cole
August 17, 2014
As a classmate of Jay's at Kennett, I am so glad that he was able to attend our 50th reunion's three day event last September. He seemed to thoroughly enjoy himself and it was wonderful to catch up with him. Jay touched so many of us with his joy for living and infectious smile. He'll be missed.
Diana Moyer Lincoln
August 16, 2014
I haven't seen Jay since we were kids. My family had 8 acres of land in Buck Toe Hills,Kennett Square. We sold 4 acres to the Rupert. Jay's father was my parents' insurance agent. The Ruperts built their beautiful home before we did. We spent long days playing on our hill and swimming in the area's man-made pond. I am sad to hear of Jay's passing. My prayers go out to Janine and other family members. I know his mother passed recently.
August 15, 2014
Jay, you were always a great friend. We still think of you and all the laughs RIP.......Tom and Carmela Leipold
Joan Tansley
August 13, 2014
you will be sadly missed by everyone who knew you. We always had so much fun together at O'Friel's Pub, parties at you home in Trinity. RIP
Jan Shoemaker Engle
August 13, 2014
Such a long time knowing you, baseball in the field at Buck Toe and more. So very sad that you and your smile are gone.
"Gotta scram" So funny...May God take care of you.
Amy Moloney
August 10, 2014
Hank & Marcia Fairchild
August 10, 2014
It was an honor to be called your friend, Jay! You are one of the nicest true gentleman we have ever met. You are truly missed. We Love You!
Becky Wheelin
August 9, 2014
Jay you were a true friend. I will miss your famous smile. Until we meet again.
Paula & Bill Marshall
August 9, 2014
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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