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We learned that Jay died unexpectedly on November 2, 2018. RIP, dear classmate.
Obituary:
SOMERSET — Jay L. Jew, 68, of Somerset, passed away unexpectedly in his home, November 7, 2018. Born in Fall River, the son of the late Jeung Lee and the late Yuet Thlick Jew, he lived most of his life in Somerset, graduating in 1968 from Somerset High School.
Jay went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 1972 from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Upon graduation he worked in the insurance industry before beginning to manage and run the China Village Restaurant in Somerset, the family business since 1950.
Jay enjoyed golfing and going to the Taunton and Raynham dog tracks. He was an avid Boston sports fan and is remembered in particular for his enthusiasm when the Red Sox finally broke the curse of the Bambino and won the 2004 World Series.
He is survived by four brothers, Wallace and his wife May of Bedford, MA, James and his wife Janet of Fulton, MD, Dennis and his wife June of Richland, WA, and Fulton and his wife Kathy of Brea, CA; also numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.
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Thomas F. Burns
Jay was a good childhood friend, classmate and teammate. He was one of the guys that hung around the basketball courts at Pottersville when we were young. Unfortunately we have lost many of these Pottersville ” kids”. Rest In Peace Jay
James A. Palana
Great athlete and a funny and smart guy. Played against him in Little League when the South division played the Pierce. Glad to have been a friend in high school. RIP Jay.
Stephen J. Sabra
Jay was one of the first guys that I became friends with when I moved to Somerset during my sophmore year. We were close all through high school and his college years. When he moved back to Somerset he would always stop by my house if he saw me outside or I would go by his house after a snow storm to plow his driveway for him. I am going to miss him. Somerset has lost one of the nicest persons that I have ever known. R.I.P my dear friend.
Kenneth Day
Sadly you will be missed, many great memories of high school days and trips back and forth to UMass Amherst.Gregg Dowty
I am so sad to hear this news. Jay was a quality person who always had a kind word and a smile to share whenever we crossed paths. He shall be remembered as a caring individual and a good friend. RIP Jay.
Brian M. Vieira
So sorry to hear about Jay. Great person. I remember him, after not seeing him for many years, working the restaurant at the center of town. Always funny and personable. Rest in peace, my friend
Henry P. Berthiaume
Jay and I and Bud Langfield and Steve Sabra hung out together, Jay took the bus to school with me, until we got our licences. I sat with him at our 40th reunion, he was a good friend and a lot of fun. Remember his orange 68 corvette? May he have found peace where he is now.
Joseph Darosa
Sad to hear of Jay's passing. Lots of great memories, "Especially his Orange Vette." Peace Forever