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Jay Lebow Obituary
(49), died June 19, of heart failure in Los Angeles. Jay worked in the entertainment industry as producer, director and videographer on many well-known productions. His credits included the TV series "Square Pegs", the documentary "The People Versus Zsa Zsa Gabor" and "Inside Man". He also hosted the syndicated radio talk show "Hollywood 800". Jay was a leader in the television industry when he obtained and distributed the syndicated library of the Mike Douglas Show. He graduated from Emerson College in 1980.
He is survived by his mother Ruth Lebow of Tulsa, OK and his brother David Lebow of Los Angeles. He was predeceased by his father Marvin Lebow less than a year ago.
Memorial donations may be made in Jay's memory to the Humane Society of the United States, http://www.hsus.org/ .
There will be a memorial service in Los Angeles at a later date.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by Dave Lebow.
Dean Cameron
August 19, 2015
Thank you, Jay, for helping me get through a very difficult time.
I owe you an ocean of gratitude!
His Pup
Steve O'Corr
November 30, 2014
We were great pals...I learned to laugh again because of him, mostly at myself, which is just what I needed. I miss him terribly.
Judie Uffner-Queen
October 30, 2011
Birthday wishes for a happy heaven.
Judie Uffner-Queen
June 21, 2011
Wow...four years since the world got a bit dimmer. I'm sure Brent is "Miss-D". I sure am!
Susie Mosley
February 18, 2011
Finding Jay's obituary is so distressing. He was a loving, funny, creative, compassionate fellow who has died much too soon. May his family and friends find peace. Shalom.
richard zimmerman
January 2, 2011
Thinking of you Jay. I was thrilled to see so many have visited your guest book.
Katsy Chappell
October 27, 2008
I am in shock and so very sorry to hear of Jay's passing. He was a year ahead of me at BTW. I got together with him a few times here in LA. Just myspacing him lead me here. He made me laugh, we made each other laugh. It was fun times with him.
Judie Uffner-Queen
June 22, 2008
It's been a year. I don't kow where else to go to pay tribute but here.
Hasta La Heaven, I hope.
JQ
Judie Uffner-queen
October 31, 2007
Leave it to you Jay to make sure you were not going to be the oldest! Birthday thoughts to your famly and Chev....Hasta la Halloween to you. Much missed.
Judie
Chris Bogoian
October 30, 2007
Happy Birthday Jay.
You are loved and missed.
Karen Allamon
September 14, 2007
Ruth, David, Nikki, Rose, Chev, Marty, Diane, and to all the family of Jay whose names I do not even know...how blessed we were to have him in our lives, the quintessential model of faithful friendship, the personified gift of laughter and compassion. The empty spot in our lives, the pain in our hearts, is the indelable mark of Love, A permanant memorial to Jay, who made such a difference to so many. With love and prayers to all - Rev. Karen Allamon (Chicky Henn)
David Alfaya
August 31, 2007
Dear David and Ruth,
My condolences for your losses this year. I feel fortunate to have met both Jay and Marvin.
Dave is one of my favorite and most cherished friends of all time. I could see that many of the fine qualities that I have admired in him were shared by both his father and younger brother too. As Jay and David's mother and Marvin's wife I feel sure that you had a lot to do with that Ruth.
Yours,
David Alfaya
Becky MacLachlan
August 27, 2007
I went to Emerson College with Jay. Though I haven't seen him for many years, I have fond, fun memories of Jay. He always kept us laughing, and was always a friendly face around our dor, 317 Beacon St in Boston. This is a sad loss. He touched many people and I'm sure his kindness and friendship will be missed by many!
Becky MacLachlan
christine bogoian
August 25, 2007
Dear Chev,
When I think of you I think of Jay
When I think of Jay I think of you
I'm so sorry you lost your dear friend
Remember the sweet birthday parties you guys had for me to make me feel loved
I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT
LOVE christine
christine bogoian
August 25, 2007
Jay was so creative and so funny. There was a time when we spoke everyday ON THE PHONE of course. I always felt good after`talking with Jay. He looked on the bright side of everything and always tried to do the right thing and be fair to people. That is a big thing. I miss him. I'm very sorry Ruth and David that you have lost Jay. This loss makes no sense at all. christine
Steve O'Corr
August 21, 2007
Dear Chev & Jay's Family,
Jay had been a bigger that life presence in the short period of time, 3 years, that I knew him. He kept me laughing at his many Hollywood stories and boy, did he have plenty. Lucky me. I loved Jay...and there is a huge space in my heart that I think will never totally fill in. May he rest in blissful peace.
Tammy Solis (Stalder)
August 3, 2007
I remember J from way back at Nimitz Junior High. He had the best sense of humor and I looked forward to English when we could just laugh. The things J did and said are memories I have told to my children through their lives when trying to describe true friends. He enriched my life and will never be forgotten. How much better he made this world.
Elizabeth Lutfy
July 31, 2007
Dear Ruth, Dave, Nikki and Rose,
I am so sorry for the of losses you have faced these last few years starting with Nikki's father. I wish I had stayed in better touch with you all. My heart goes out to you all once again. I have a photo of Rose on my refridgerater sitting on the moon. She makes me smile often. I can only imagine the healing energy she brings to the entire family. My love and gratitude to you all always.
Love,
Elizabeth Lutfy
Risa Dickson
July 28, 2007
My deepest condolences to Jay's family and loved ones. I have many fond memories of Jay during our childhoods. After we both moved out to LA we kept in touch for awhile, but hadn't seen each other in many many years. He was a great guy, and a wonderful human being. I hope you all find a sense of peace soon and that memories of Jay will bring you joy now and in the coming years.
Donna Perlson
July 28, 2007
I will always miss J
I will always remember the fun stuff from day one. I have pulled out the pictures from when David & Jay were little. They make me smile. I will try to upload them, but I am not very computer savy.
XXXOOOXXX
Dave Lebow
July 28, 2007
I have created a web site for Jay.
www.jaylebow.com
Dana Livingston
July 22, 2007
To one of the most exhilarating human beings I have ever known. You will never be forgotten. To Ruth and David; I cannot think of adequate words that can describe the loss of Jay. I spoke with him after Marvin's death and he brought back memories that made me laugh so hard I cried! Peace-
Ellen and Steve Murphy and Unterman
July 15, 2007
Dear David, I sent a note to your mother in Tulsa, but I don't know if you were still there. I don't have your address in L.A., so I apologize for sending this electronically. As you know, Jay was one of the first friends I made at BTW, and I will always look back and see those years as his friend some of the happiest I will ever have. I am so sorry you lost your brother. Please feel free to call us anytime, at 913.831.2502.
Judie Uffner-Queen
July 13, 2007
Ruth:You probaly don't remember me, but I was at your home as part of the Interlochen "Mich Clique" way back in 1978....Jay was, and still is, my Idol. Humor. Compassion. Inteligence. I loved him dearly. Though we didn't talk often, when we did it was heartfelt and sincere. Your son was a great man. Great Men come from great Moms. Jay told me that. You might not "get the following" but it's how Jay and I always said good-bye..."Asta la Pasta"
I will miss him forever....
Judie Uffner-Queen
Karen Neuwald
July 8, 2007
We want to express our heartfelt condolences to Ruth and David and the rest of the family over the passing of Jay. Sharon, Bonnie, and I are thinking of you.
Kathleen Kriegel
July 5, 2007
Thinking of you. Please let us know if Harvie or I can do anything for you.
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