Uncasville - Joseph C. "Jay" Knight Jr. of Uncasville, passed away Sept. 5, 2024. Jay was born in Raceland, La., May 29, 1949. He was the eldest son to parents, Joseph C. Knight Sr. and Marguerite (Hargis) Knight.

He graduated from Catholic High School in Baton Rouge, in 1967, and then enrolled at LSU and played basketball for two years. Jay joined the U.S. Navy submarine service from 1969 to 1975, serving aboard the Robert E. Lee SSBN 601 Blue Crew. After his service, he worked for Interstate Electronics Corp. retiring in 2011 after 36 years.

He was a loving husband to his wife Cindy for 51 years. She survives him, along with his sister Marguerite, who gave a great deal of her time, expertise and considerable kindness during his illness. He is also survived by brother Alex "Butch" who flew here from Louisiana to spend time with Jay and his youngest brother George. His nephews, nieces and all relatives in the Knight and Hargis families will miss him. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Paul.

Jay was an avid fan of all LSU sports. Enjoying several sporting activities, he was especially fond of golf. He played in many U.S. States. When his company assigned him to England, he played St. Andrews in Scotland "Old Course" with three friends who flew over from Connecticut. He was an officer in the Montville Golf League for several years prior to his illness. He will be missed by his close golfing buddies, Waz, John, Steve, Bill, Ray, Bing and many others. Jay will also be missed by a large group of special cousins and dear friends here in Connecticut. As a member of the Montville Polish American Club, he participated in many events and enjoyed the camaraderie of his fellow members.

All final arrangements are private per his request.

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Published by The Day on Sep. 8, 2024.

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12 Entries

Francene Breton

September 10, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Joanne Gilbert

September 10, 2024

Jay was one of the nicest people we ever knew. Dootie and I had so many great times with him and his wife Cindy. Both of them were wonderful people to know. Our heartfelt condolences to his wife and family. May he rest in peace.

Trudy and Bing

September 9, 2024

Great friend, many memories we all share about our fun times together. Miss you Trudy and Bing

Dawn Penman

September 8, 2024

So sorry for your loss Cindy. Jay was a great man to have known

Jeanne and Leroy Darrow

September 8, 2024

Leroy and I send our sincere condolences to Cindy and To all their families. We have many, many good memories of our times at the Polish club, and our many golf trips. He was a very special man. May he rest in peace.

Jan Panella

September 8, 2024

Jay, you will be missed. The Montville Golf League will not be the same without you telling a joke prior to tee off. May God rest your soul.

Matthew Black

September 8, 2024

I met Jay when he supported the UK SWS program in Barrow, Faslane and the UK DASOs at the Cape Florida and Kings BayGeorgia.
As many have commented, Jay was a great guy to work with and an absolute friend and gentleman.
I have added a photo of Jay, myself and a US sailor who supported a UK DASO in September 1995.
He visited my wife Isabel and I when he was at Faslane and we also played golf together.
Jay will be sorely missed by anyone who has met him and my heart felt thoughts go out to Cindy, her family and friends on this very sad occasion.

Ele Mosca-Peczynski

September 8, 2024

Rest in the Lord´s peace, Jay. This world won´t be the same without . I´ll miss your sense of humor and trading jokes at Cedar Ridge. Your pain is gone, and you are free to hit them long and straight. Godspeed on your next adventure

Mike Tibbs

September 8, 2024

I met JC for the first time when he came to the UK as part of his tour of duty, assisting us with the SWS Programme. He was a true gentleman and a credit to IEC. My condolencies to Cindy and her extended family at this sad time. Gone, but not forgotten - Mike Tibbs.

Craig Beasley

September 8, 2024

I worked with Jay during his time at the Barrow shipyard, he was the consummate Southern gentleman, my condolences to his family, you will be sadly missed Jay, rest in peace.

Fred and Trina

September 8, 2024

Honored that we could share time with you Jay on this planet, hope you Rest in Peace - you are surely missed now and forever

Nancy Radgowski

September 8, 2024

Cindy I´m so sorry for your loss, so grateful to have known Jay he was one of the good ones. To the Knight family you´re all I´m my prayers too my condolences to everyone.

The good times we had at your house during the years of softball are always a fun memory for me.

Love you Cindy!!

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