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Anthony A. "Jay" Vossos

1980 - 2026

Anthony A. "Jay" Vossos obituary, 1980-2026

BORN

1980

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes - Decatur

2827 N. Oakland Ave.

Decatur, Illinois

Anthony Vossos Obituary

Anthony "A.Jay" Vossos

Anthony J. "A.Jay" Vossos, 45, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at his home. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with funeral services immediately following at 1 p.m. In accordance with his wishes, cremation rites will be arranged after the service. Memorials in his honor may be made to the American Heart Association.

A.Jay was born on September 15, 1980, to Frank and Teresa (Kates) Vossos Jr. He attended St. Teresa High School in Decatur.

He dedicated more than 20 years to Kates Tax Service as a tax preparer, proudly representing the third generation of his family to work in the business. He loved his work and cherished the relationships he built with his clients.

Family was deeply important to him-he especially enjoyed family kickball games, gatherings, playing Dungeons & Dragons, and cheering on the Chicago Cubs.

A.Jay is survived by his parents, Frank and Teresa Vossos Jr. of Decatur; his sister, Heather (Mike) Speagle of Argenta; and his nieces and nephews, Cadence Speagle, Caleb Speagle, Peyton Speagle, Logan Grunden, and Rylyn Grunden. He is also remembered by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins who meant the world to him.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Peter and Isabell "Bell" Kates; his paternal grandparents, Frank and Agnus Vossos Sr.; his uncle, Jon Kates; and his dog Remy.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family through Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes at www.brintlingerandearl.com.

Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home

2827 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL, 62526

217-875-1283
Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Jan. 31, 2026.

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February 5, 2026

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

American Heart Association

February 3, 2026

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Penny McGinn

February 1, 2026

Oh this breaks my heart! A Jay did our taxes over the last 10 plus yrs, always professional and kind. Too young to go.

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