More detail on this person: BRUSSTAR, Jacob
L. III "Jay", 73, of St. Petersburg, passed away
on Aug. 21, 2013. Jay was born in Philadelphia,
PA. He lived in Mays Landing, NJ, until joining
the U.S. Army. He was a helicopter pilot in
Vietnam before retiring from the Army as Chief
Warrant Officer 2. Jay worked for various Veterans
organizations for 25 years and retired in 1997
from Paralyzed Veterans of America. He was a life
member of Military Officers Association of
America. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing &
gardening. Jay had so much love for his family &
friends, and will truly be missed. He was
predec-eased by his parents, Jacob L. (Jr.) &
Marguerite E. Brusstar; and his sister, Geraldine
E. Costello. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, of
38 years; son, Gregory D. Brusstar; daughters,
Donna L. Ison (Wade) and Debra E. Landosky; five
grandchildren; a nephew; several nieces;
great-nephews; & wonderful friends. A graveside
service will be held Friday, Sept. 13th, at 2:15
pm, at Bay Pines National Cemetary with military
honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to the Wounded Warrior Project or the Paralyzed
Veterans of America. Online condolences may be
left at: www.andersonmcqueen.com
Published in the Tampa Bay Times on September
8, 2013
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