Jay R. Kretzing

Jay R. Kretzing of Lexington Park, Maryland passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 30th, 2022, he was 65 years old. He was born in Bethpage, Long Island, NY to the late John (Jack) and Roslyn (Litz) Kretzing. Jay is survived by his wife Debbie (VanValkenburg) and his brothers Wayne (Denise) and Bruce (Laurel). He is preceded in death by his late brother John. Jay had 5 nieces and nephews. Sarah Preven (Matt), Annmarie Kretzing, Christine Mitchell (Mark) Richard Churak (Ester) Thomas Churak (Heather) Jay started his love of aviation at a young age he was a member of the Civil air patrol in long Island New York. He earned a college scholarship from Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation. He continued on to college at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where he graduated with a Masters Degree in Aerospace engineering. Jay worked for Grumman together with his father John (Jack) for 7 years. He then went to work for NADC Warminster (Johnsville) until 1996 when he transferred to NADC Lexington Park Maryland, where he stayed until he retired in 2020. When Jay moved to Lexington Park, he searched for something to do with his time. That's where he found the Lexington Park volunteer rescue squad which quickly became a second family for him and Debbie. Countless hours spent serving his community and making lifelong friendships. Jays love for all things rescue squad was evident to anyone who had a chance to speak with him. Jay recently became a life member of the rescue squad and he was so proud. Jay loved music he played the flute, piccolo and trombone. Jay also loved to sing in the church choir. He was in the choir at Plainview reformed Church in NY, Hatboro Baptist Church in Hatboro PA and most recently Patuxent Presbyterian Church in Lexington Park MD. Relatives and friends are invited to Jay's Life Celebration at Patuxent Presbyterian Church 23421 Kingston Creek Road, California, MD 20619 On June 3rd, 2022 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM and the next day on June 4th, 2022 from 10:00 AM until the time of his service at 11:00 AM. There will also be a viewing that will take place at Decker-Givnish Funeral home 216 York Rd, Warminster, Pa 18974. On June 11th from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM Interment to follow at Whitemarsh Memorial Park in Horsham PA. Services will be livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSNG_zjGBUA In lieu of flowers please make donations in memory of Jay to Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, INC PO Box 339 Lexington Park, Maryland 20653