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Linda Kimelman-Sheehan
February 9, 2004
Jay was my Dad, Bob Kimelman's best friend during his lifetime, as MaryBeth was my mother, Jean's closest friend. I grew up with Jenny, and know what an enermous loss this is to them and probably a thousand others. Jay got my former husband his first job. He was a hero to many of us for many reasons. He is a man about whom no one will ever say a bad word. He will truly be missed and is irreplaceable.
Debbie and Rick Hasty
February 7, 2004
In the volunteer world we all came to know what a very kind and generous man Mr. Weiss has been over the many years to Beaux Arts, Junior League and the Red Cross-to name just a few. God bless your family in everyway through this sad time.
Loraine Kayal
February 7, 2004
Jay was much esteemed in the community in which he lived and will always be remembered in the hearts of all that were privileged to know him. Our deep and sincere sympathy.
Ray and Loraine Kayal
Rudy Crespo
February 6, 2004
My deepest condolence to the Weiss family.
Ina Rodriguez Artzt
February 6, 2004
Jennie, Rayanne, and Laurie:
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. Papa Weiss was an extraordinary man with a heart of gold...something his daughters definitely inherited. I know how much you will miss him. My prayers are with you.
Ricky Thomas
February 5, 2004
Jennie, I was sadden when my wife read the obituary about your Father.I new Jay when I was working in nightclubs years before we met at Dade County. I want you to know you have my sympathy.I will always remember my last conversation with Jay in July.2003 Give my love to your family. I will keep you and your family in my prays. Ricky
Scott Pearson
February 4, 2004
Uncle Jay and his father, Uncle Julie supplied my brother, Steve and me with some of our most cherished childhood memories. Both were always warm, caring, and very generous with toys! My dad, Ray Pearson used to wake us at 3 AM on weekend mornings to drive down to Marathon, where Julie and Jay kept a boat. Captain Buddy guided us to the fishing holes.
When I was a little kid, Jay and Mary Beth’s daughters were the only friends I had who were girls. I miss those innocent 1960s.
Jenifer Teitler Berse
February 4, 2004
Dear Weiss Family,
I was so saddened to hear the news about "JW". I will always be grateful for the time I had being in your family and knowing him and knowing all the wonderful things he did. I have followed all of his generosity over the years in different newspaper articles, and felt great pride that I had the opportunity to know him as well as all of you. My love to each and every one of you, you are in my heart and in my prayers...
Always,
Jen Teitler
Peggy & Dick Banick
February 3, 2004
What an honor it was to know Jay Weiss. We will remember him forever.
Sandy & Paul Enfield
February 3, 2004
Our deepest sympathy to all of Jay's family. He was a great friend and humanitarian. He will be missed by all who had the honor to know him.
beverly grapin
February 3, 2004
with my deepest sympathy to the weiss family.
Diane Preuss
February 3, 2004
It was with great saddness that I read of Jay's passing. It seems like another chapter of our lives is now being written. The community and the world will be a little less bright without Jay. My best to you all for a happy and healthy life. Diane J. Preuss
alden mckay
February 3, 2004
My deepest condolences to the Weiss family at the loss of Mr. Weiss. It was an honor serving as his Santa with his family and his extended family. It seems Mr. Weiss with all his contributions to
society was the true Santa.
Alden Mckay
Marilu & Ross Palacios
February 3, 2004
Laurie, Jennie and Rayanne; we have you in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you at this difficult time.
Love,
Marilu
Cindy Hedeman
February 3, 2004
Such an extraordinary man, such an extraordinary family he leaves behind!
With deepest sympathy from the Hedeman Family
Marilyn Meyers
February 3, 2004
The word in Yiddish that comes to mind when speaking of Jay Weiss...is "Menche"...a word to describe a man...but not in simplistic terms but as to say, a man of conviction, of humanity...of honor...of generousity...of sensitivity. I had the privilege of knowing Jay Weiss through my friendship with his daughters, going back many years so I saw him not as business man or community leader but as a husband and father. He had humor and wit and an abounding understanding of what really is important in life when it comes to "family". The love that he shared with all those that his life touched is what really matters in the end. One humorous story that I am sure his daughters remember is when I was attending summer school at the U of M...and residing at the Weiss home...Every moring, I would take the bus to campus...and walk to the bus stop. One morning, Jay saw me walking along and stopped his car and asked whether I needed a ride...I gladly accepted...but, he asked, what was I doing around that area so early in the morning...I aswered..."Mr. Weiss, I am living at your house"...There were countless times, when I would go with the family for dinner and when you did at certain restaurants, you never ordered. The manager or owner of the restaurant would prepare a sumptous selection of the very best. It was a world that I was not usually privy to and as a young woman, this was the height of sophistication. Someone like myself, might have felt uneasy coming into this world but Jay, and his whole family were so open and accepting...never judgmental of the station of life you were from. He saw people on equal footing and set an example for his daughters to follow and the friendship with them that I have to this day, is one that has always been treasured. Yes, Jay Weiss was truly a "Menche" and it was an honor to have shared the gift of knowing him.
Timothy Lonergan
February 3, 2004
I send my deepest regrets to the family of Jay Weiss and my Love.I am very grateful for all the help the family gave me during dif ficult times while I was growing up.Thank You and God Bless....Tim
Veronica Silva
February 3, 2004
My prayers and thoughts are with your family. My heart goes out to Lizzy, on the loss of her loving grandfather. He will always be with you. Love, Mrs. Silva (fifth grade teacher)
Lexi Lonergan
February 3, 2004
The Weiss family touched The Lonergan Family,especially my brother Timothy who will forever be grateful for the help and Love they showed him many years ago.My Mother Dorothy who passed away 2 years ago held the Weiss Family very dear to her heart.Thank you for the special kindness shown to my family for the many years that we knew Jay and Mary Beth.
Lloyd A. Shane
February 3, 2004
My deepest sympathy to the Weiss family. Jay was the kindest most compassionate man I have ever met. He instilled a sense of social conciousness' in all whose path he crossed.
We have a lost a great humanitarian.
Sincerely,
Lloyd A. Shane
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