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Jay Brooks Obituary

Jay W. Brooks, 25, left our world March 22, 2014 and leaves behind the love of his life, April Figuera. He was the loving son of Mary Ann Brooks and Jay. K. Brooks and stepson of Joni Brooks, dear brother of Lauren (Cheryl) Brooks and stepbrother of Brandon and Amanda, cherished grandson of the late Mary Ed Skrzecz and Dorothy and Jay W. Brooks. Memorial service Wednesday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Palermos Restaurant, 4849 W. 9th St., Oak Lawn. Please omit flowers. Memorial donations can be made to University of Chicago Law School, The Jay W. Brooks Memorial Fund, 1111 E. 60th St., Chicago, IL 60637. For more information call 708-496-3344 or visit us online at hannfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 25, 2014.

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Leah Gould

April 1, 2014

I met Jay while we interned at the DOJ Antitrust Division last summer. He left an impression on all of us. I am truly sorry, and my thoughts are with you.

Jim and Donna Christakos

March 30, 2014

Maryann we are so deeply sorry for your loss. Jay was a true childhood friend to our Son Michael. You and your family are in our prayers.

Lisa Kracinski

March 28, 2014

Mary Ann I'm so very sorry! I'm heartbroken for you and your family. I'm praying for peace and comfort.

March 27, 2014

My prayers and thoughts are with you. Dorothy Wlodarczyk

Cindy Spicka

March 27, 2014

Mary Ann- There are no words to comfort someone who has lost a piece of their heart. I know how deep a mother's love is for her child and cannot imagine your pain. Please know that we are there for you ALWAYS. Just call or text and we will be there. Love you always, friend.
Cindy, Glenn, Bobby & Andrew

Don Kraeger

March 26, 2014

Maryann your a strong and wonderful woman and my deepest condolences to your family of this sad news

Maria Irace

March 26, 2014

What I remember most is your pride and love for Jay. He will always be with you. God bless his soul winging to heaven. My heart goes out to you my Mary Ann with sympathy and love.

March 26, 2014

Our deepest sympathy for your enormous loss. We pray that The Lord embrace you with His enormous love and comfort at this time of yours and your families greatest sorrow. Ina & family!

Julie Matulewicz

March 25, 2014

When I used to work with Mary Ann, I recall how proudly and lovingly she spoke of her son. There was nothing in this world she wouldn't do for him. Mary Ann, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. I am so very sorry for your loss. May God watch over Jay, and all that have had the privilege of loving him.

Carol Hansen

March 25, 2014

Condolences to you and your family,, hoping happy memories can ease your pain and the love of of friends and family surround you. Blessings and love to you

March 25, 2014

I have no words to comfort you, know you are in our prayers and you are loved by so many Mary Ann.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Glenn & MaryFran and Family

March 25, 2014

“If there ever comes a day when we can't be together,put me in your heart, I'll stay there forever .” -A.A. Milne
Jay has a special place in our hearts because you are in our hearts. He will be with us forever because of you. Sending you strength.
Pat Morris

Nikki Meers-Berg

March 25, 2014

What words are there to comfort family and friends of such a special young person who lost his life too soon? I cannot imagine the pain the family and friends are experiencing right now. I wish I could take it away or that there was some way to bring Jay back to life in his physical body.
I believe he will always live in their hearts and he is with his loved ones who have passed before him. God Bless Jay and his hurting family and friends.

G M

March 25, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the family at this time of sorrow, may you draw close to God and He will draw close to you, James 4:8.

Mohammad Ramadan

March 25, 2014

I loved and will always love JB, it hurts dearly but I know he is in a better place, I known JB since 1993, we grew up together and all of our childhood together its hard not to hang with JB,from the time since we were 6 until high school we would always be together either playing some sort of sport or just hanging out, JB will always be remembered as loving, caring and unbelievably smart. My condolences go out to Lauren and Mary Ann as well as the rest of the Brooks family. I love you JB

Sandy and Alisa Zbonski Sepe

March 25, 2014

DEAR Mary Ann We are so sorry for the loss We respected your privacy and wanted most special people around you. Please reach out if you want
But we have big hearts amd strong shoulders If you need. Just call ;Sincerely Sandy and Alisa

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