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Jay McNamara Obituary

Robert Jay McNamara, Jr., age 68, of Albion, passed away July 8, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Jay was born in Kendallville, Indiana, on July 9, 1957, to the late Robert Junior McNamara and Connie Lou (Friend) McNamara. He married Teresa Renne Russell in 1995. Survivors include: Wife, Teresa McNamara of Albion. Son, Jeremy Bischoff of Brimfield. Son, Robert Joseph McNamara of Wolcottville. Son, Ryan and Stephanie McNamara of Syracuse. Son, Justin McNamara and his companion, Sonya Huff, both of Cosperville. 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Stepdaughter, Danniel and Matt Tucker of Avilla. Brother, John and Ann McNamara of Topeka. Brother, Terry McNamara of Kendallville. Jay was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Connie McNamara; sister, Sue Bloomfield; and granddaughter, Annalyse McNamara. Graveside services will take place Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:30pm at Lake View Cemetery in Kendallville. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jay McNamara, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WFFT-TV 55 News on Jul. 15, 2025.

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