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Jay Jacoby Obituary
The family of Jay Harold Jacoby, 81, of Pottsville, is saddened to share he passed away March 10.
Always friendly and willing to lend a hand, Jay will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Marilyn "Lu" (Shaffer) Jacoby, married for 34 years; sibling, Dick Jacoby; children, Donald and Janice; stepchildren, Brad (Kim), Penny (Louis) and Brian (Deb); eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Born and raised in Pottsville, Jay tirelessly volunteered at Humane Fire Company for over 50 years.
He also served in the Navy from 1960-64.
Jay worked at Capitol Trailways for 15 years and Deka Battery for 18 years, until his retirement in 2004. He enjoyed fishing on his boat and working part time at Hess Catering until 2017.
A memorial and military honors burial in Indiantown Gap National Ceremony will be scheduled in the near future. Arrangements are entrusted to Cremation Society of Pennsylvania.
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Louise Strunk Childs
March 17, 2023
Dear Marilyn,
I'm so sorry to hear about Jay passing. He was a good man. I've been away for many years an haven't kept in touch with a lot of people. But, know my heart is with you an the family. I'm in Florida now in a retirement village. Here's my email
[email protected]. your in my prayers.
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