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Jay Hornberger Obituary
2018
Jay Hornberger, age 48, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2018 in Boston, MA after a long illness. Graduate of Bexley High School (1988) and Columbus State Community College (1992). He worked as real estate appraiser for Cape Cod & Islands Appraisal Group and Valligent Appraisal Group. He is survived by his sons, Wesley and Nathan of Orleans, MA; parents, Jack and Barbara Hornberger of Chatham, MA; siblings, Kelsey (Andy) Bruck of Worthington, OH, Matt Hornberger of Columbus, OH, Jon (Tracy) Seem of Ridgefield, CT, Andy (Sue) Seem of Cohasset, MA and Jenny Seem of Greenwich, CT; niece, Molly Bruck; nephews, Alex Bruck, Jake, Harrison and Sam Seem; uncle and aunt, Jim and Sheri Hornberger of Pickerington, OH; and cousins, Mike, Jenny and Brian and their families. He will also be dearly missed by his close friends from Bexley – Tim and Brooke, Tim and Cathy, Johnny and Beth, Kristin and Bill, Chris and Jeff. Preceded in death by mother Sue Hornberger, grandparents, Ralph and Kay Hornberger and Charles and Lucille Zollinger. Jay was loved by all who knew him. He will be remembered for his funny sense of humor and his kind and easy going personality. He loved Cape Cod, listening to his favorite band, Rush, and spending time with his friends and family, especially watching Wes and Nate's baseball games. A Celebration of Life will be held in Columbus, Ohio at a later time. Private family inurnment, Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to support the "Advanced Heart Disease Research and Education Fund" at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Memorial gifts can be made online at www.bwhgiving.org or checks can be made payable to Brigham and Women's Hospital with "in memory of Jay Hornberger" in the memo line and sent to: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Development Office, 116 Huntington Ave., 3rd floor, Boston, MA 02116. ARRANGEMENTS BY SCHOEDINGER MIDTOWN CHAPEL, 229 E. State St. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to send condolences.
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April 23, 2018
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Julie Arens
April 23, 2018
God has gained a true angel in Jay. He was a kind and funny person, which will be missed by so many. I pray that God watches over his children and his family during this very difficult time.
Candace Bauer
April 22, 2018
So sorry to hear of Jays's passing. He was so nice and funny in high school. Praying for his family, but especially his boys.
Kelsey Bruck
April 22, 2018
April 21, 2018
It was a joy to know you Jay...such a kind, funny, warm soul. I was blessed to be your friend. Maybe God keep you in his loving arms & watch over your loved ones, especially your precious, beautiful sons. You are so very loved.
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