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HEYMAN--Jay, of Watchung, NJ, beloved husband and father, retired owner of Fabricland, the legendary New Jersey fabric store, passed away on April 8, 2021. Jay was born in Jersey City on November 8, 1933 to immigrant parents, Ida and Phil Heyman. He was an Eagle Scout and the president of his fraternity at Syracuse University. In 1978 he was honored as International Retailer of the Year by Intersew, a global needle arts organization. In 1996, Fabricland was honored as New Jersey Family Business of the Year. To know Jay, was to love him. He always had a smile and kind words for everyone he met. He is survived by his wife Gertrude, and children Bruce Heyman, Karen Heyman, Alan Janks, Yvonne Kellogg, Anita Damiani and Susan Miniman, as well as 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

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Published by New York Times on Apr. 11, 2021.

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Nancy Gordon

April 16, 2021

My mom, Lottie Gordon worked with Jay and Gertrude for many years at Fabricland. I remember employee family gatherings at their home and remember Jay as a fair, kind employer and always smiling. I also worked there while in high school. It was a nice place to work and everyone was treated as part of their family. So sorry to hear this. My prayers are with Gertrude and the family.

christine sa

April 12, 2021

We lived near Jay on Oakwood Rd and he as a great neighbor!! Our condolences to the family . Anthony and Christine Sa

Natalie Hunter

April 10, 2021

Gertrude was my BFF since the age of 12. Our lives were connected through
adolescence. I met Gert via Bob (Pocius)
who sadly was lost some years ago. Our lives interspersed for years (Gert went into labor with Alan while attending Marc's Bris).
When Jay and Gert became a couple, he entered into our "family"
relationship. Memories together at Watchung and Can Cun, enjoying their
hospitality and friendship. Geography
has interceded in our present lives, but
years do not erase the foundation of
past close ties.
I was happy to have Anita visit with me in Palm Beach a few years ago.
Condolences to Bruce, Karen, Alan, Yvonne, Susan and Anita.
In sadness, Natalie.

Paul Lewis

April 10, 2021

We offer our deepest condolences to Gertrude Karen Bruce Yvonne Anita Susan Alan and their families. Gert and Jay and all of you were very special to my mom and our family. I am glad Anita and I arranged to meet in Red Bank five years ago as I got to see you Gert and Susan as well as Jay. Our thoughts are with you all. Paul ([email protected])

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