Jay Lawless passed away on September 21, 2022. He was 88. Born in Jersey City he lived in Harrison and many years in Kearny before retiring to Florida 34 years ago. Visiting will be on Wednesday September 28, 2022 at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny from 3 until 7 p.m. His Funeral Mass will be on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in St. Stephens Church and burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Jay served in the Army during the Korean War. He graduated from Seton Hall University and went on to earn his Masters Degree from St. Peters. He was a school Principal for The Kearny Board of Education. He was an avid fan of the Yankees and the Giants. He loved playing tennis and had been a long time member of The Arlington Players Club.
Jay is survived by his beloved wife Peggy (nee Davitt), his loving children; Bridget McEwan, Kathleen Lawless and Sean Lawless along with his grandchildren; Cailin, Evan, Thomas, Patrick, Christian, Madeline and Gerald and his great grandson Michael. In lieu of flowers kindly consider a donation to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.