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Jay Cottet Obituary
February 3, 1957 - May 30, 2025
Jay Joseph Cottet, age 68, of Seaford, DE, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, at home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Auburn, NY, on February 3, 1957, the son of the late Gordon and Lorraine Deacy Cottet.
Jay proudly served in the US Navy from 1976 to 1980. Jay was a senior field representative for Aloft Aero Architects, and he was a member and officer of the Nanticoke American Legion Post 6. Jay was an avid fan of both the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Giants; he also enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Jay is survived by his loving wife, Pamela, his children, Katelyn Cottet-McCadney and Jenna Cottet, his stepchildren, Chris VanZandt, Harmony Marrero (Brian), and Cline Broussard, his sister, Sherry Cottet Mendoza, grandchildren, Wyatt Taylor and Madelyn McCadney, step-grandchildren, Hannah Grace VanZandt and Emily Rose VanZandt, niece, Colleen Field (Chris), nephew, Daniel Wilbur (Erin), as well as many great nieces and great nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Lorraine Deacy Cottet, and his late wife, Brenda.
A special thanks to all of the nurses and personnel at the Seaford Cancer Center and our hospice nurses, Kim and Melinda.
A Memorial Service will take place on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 11 a.m., with a public visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. at Cranston Funeral Home, 300 N Shipley Street Seaford, DE.
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E.j. Poe
December 4, 2025
I'm so sorry for your loss. Jay and I were friends and coworkers earlier in our aviation career. We work together at a place called Pat's aircraft. Services. Jay was a very good aircraft mechanic. He will be missed, but never forgotten.
Moley
June 11, 2025
Jay was a great guy . He was so nice and kind . All my love to Sherry and all of his Family .
Barbara Burns
June 7, 2025
Worked with Jay at PATS/ALOFT for 18 1/2years. A kind and caring man gone too soon. My heart goes out to his family. He will always be with you.
Sonya James-Reeves
June 7, 2025
Loved working with Jay. He was a good man. My heart felt sympathy to his family.
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Judy Cummings
June 7, 2025
Sherry and family, I am so sorry to learn of your loss. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Steve DeLuca
June 6, 2025
I remember Jay helping me with my Pinewood Derby car for cub scouts years ago. May he rest in peace.
Marilyn Donovan
June 5, 2025
Dear Sherry and family. My sincerest sympathies and prayers for all. May memories heal your heart.
E.j. Poe
June 5, 2025
Jay and I work together as Aircraft mechanics. I'm so sad to here this news, My condolence to his family and friends on a great loss RIH My brother .
Matthew Soden
June 5, 2025
Sorry for your loss, Jay was a great guy and a very knowledgeable aircraft mechanic to work with over the years, he will be missed by many.
Jeanne Finch
June 5, 2025
I have some great memories made with my cousin Jay. Fun, loving and caring person. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to all the family. Special prayers going out to my cousin Sherry, who is like a sister to me1
Kim Farrell
June 5, 2025
My deepest sympathy Sherry. My heart goes out to you.
Bill and Robin Wilbur
June 4, 2025
Sherry - We are so very sorry for the loss of Jay. Hugs
Mary Lee Gunn
June 4, 2025
Condolences to Jay's family and my special friend Sherry. The loss of a loved one leaves such a hole in our hearts. My thoughts are with you all.
Mary Guszcza Dittmar
June 4, 2025
Dear Sherry I am very sorry about your brother Jay. I remember him from school days. Love Mary Guszcza Dittmar
Brian Brown
June 4, 2025
Sherry, very sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family.
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