Jay Lawrence LIPPMAN

Friends and co-workers of the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) want you to know that Jay was a wonderful employee and friend. He was a genius in the Information Technology (IT) Division and was involved in various social activities. He will always be in our hearts and we give you our sincere condolences. He was a good man and will be dearly missed.

Nice knowing you, Jay. Thank you for being a good friend in Toastmasters. Mary A.

To Jay's family, I was lucky enough to have encountered Jay through my struggles in life. He always had a "spot" in the nicest possible way to jumpstart my recovery. I am grateful to know him, he made me a better person, and I will miss his beautiful ways forever. Love to all of you who knew Jay. Colleen Duffy

Jay was so brave and positive regardless of what he was going through. Knowing him changed me as a person. Thank you Jay for your kindness and your bravery. Such a good example for all of us. Put in a good word for us Jay. Love ya, Dean

David and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all of you. Luv, susie and dan meier

My condolences to Jay's family. I knew him some years ago working at HCD and in our Toastmasters club there. He always had a kind word and loved to share fun stories such as about playing catch with his son. May the good memories cheer you on.

May God rest your soul, Jay. You were a thoughtful person to many people.

Carolyn Jette
Sacramento, Ca.

My thoughts and prayers are with Jay's family. Jay was such a giving person with a very fine-tuned wit that could bring a smile to stressful situations. He will be missed by many people. May his generous spirit be carried on in his son and his family.

Jay was always so kind and encouraging to me when I was first in Recovery International (RI) 5 years ago. He would always thank me for helping out, which encouraged me to to get more involved and I am so so grateful to him for that. He will always be loved and remembered by the RI Community in which he was a strong leader and mentor. Thank you Jay for being such a supportive person to me, the Team, and to the people in your Sunday night meeting. My deepest sympathies to his family, he was loved very much.

I'll always remember Jay's knowledge and willingness to share the Recovery methods and tools. He will truly be missed as the Recovery Sunday afternoon meeting leader. He always practiced calmness begets calmness which helped me tremendously! My thoughts and prayers are with Jay and his family.

I appreciated Jay's love and concern and helpfulness to me as a new member of Recovery International (RI). He was a wonderful caring person who will be deeply missed. Thank you Jay for all you did for RI, you will be remembered and loved forever.

My condolences to Jays family. My prayers are with you. Jay has been missed here at HCD. I enjoyed working with him, he taught me alot. His programming and crystal reports expertiese assisted us in many ways. We still use many of his reports.