Jay Michael Schwartzman

Jay Schwartzman, 74, of Poolesville, Maryland transitioned from this life on September 9th, 2024 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring.

Jay was born at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC on July 29, 1950 to Samuel and Sonja Schwartzman. He graduated from Walt Witman High School in 1968. He then served in the United States Air Force where he received an honorable discharge in 1970. After this, he enrolled in two years of business classes at his local community college.

Jay went on to open the Beer Wine & Deli in Poolesville on Labor Day in 1975. He acted as owner and operator for 34 years. He spent countless hours manning his flat-top grill, where many crowned him the "King of Steak and Cheese." Members of the community knew that they could count on Jay to have exactly what they needed at his store. Even if all they needed was a good conversation and a soda. Jay truly loved the town of Poolesville, and played a key role as co-founder of the Poolesville Area Chamber of Commerce alongside other prominent business owners in 1979. He also served on the board as their first president.

Jay married his wife, Jennifer (Moropoulos), on June 26, 1983 in Chevy Chase, Maryland. He loved her so much he married her for a second time on September 30, 2011. Jay was a friend to many, as well as a family man. He found true joy in watching his grandchildren laugh and play. You would always find him smiling when they were around. He enjoyed taking long car rides with his dogs. He was an avid music lover, with a special admiration for Jimmy Buffet, The Grateful Dead, The Alleman Brothers, and any classic rock. His retirement included purchasing season tickets to see the Washington Nationals play. He was a fan of all things DC sports.

Jay was preceded in death by his father, Samuel, his mother, Sonja, and his sister, Eileen Rodgers.

Jay is survived by his wife, Jennifer of Poolesville; his son Jason of Poolesville; son Thomas Schwartzman and spouse Morgan of Thurmont; and three grandchildren Isabella, Samuel, and Maximus.

A celebration of life with candlelight vigil will be hosted by the family on Saturday, September 14th at 5:00PM at Whalen Commons in Poolesville, Maryland. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 15th, 2024 at Judean Memorial Gardens in Olney, Maryland from 10AM-11AM. The family will be sitting Shiva and receiving guests at his residence in Poolesville, Maryland after the funeral. Please contact a member of the family for the address.

Those that wish to honor Jay in a special way can make donations in his honor to Tunnel to Towers Foundation at 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, New York 10306 or Wounded Warrior Project at PO BOX 758516 Topeka, KS 666752..