Joey Jay

1935 - 2024

Joey Jay obituary, 1935-2024

Joey Jay

1935 - 2024

BORN

1935

DIED

2024

Joey Jay Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 5 to Nov. 6, 2024.

Joey Jay was the first Little League player to make the Major Leagues, winning 99 games over a 13-year MLB career.

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February 22, 2025

Tony posted to the memorial.

November 19, 2024

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November 18, 2024

Mr. Jr. posted to the memorial.

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Tony

February 22, 2025

To the family, many, many friends, and colleagues of Mr. Joey Jay fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. Mr. Joey Jay was the first Little League player to make the Major Leagues, winning 99 games over a 13-year MLB career. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with Mr. Joey Jay. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Mr. Joey Jay. We will never forget that he was a wonderful baseball player in this great game, what a tremendous goal and accomplishment.

DR

November 19, 2024

Condolences to Joey´s family and friends. Your heart soon will be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Cherish the fond memories.

Mr. Jr.

November 18, 2024

My condolences.

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