"Almost a year since you left..hoping you're flying high... you sure are missed in this world."
– Paula Carpenter Mutzel, friend,
Cape May Court House, NJ, Sep 09, 2021
"A good ballplayer and a bunch of class. Not many men can compare to his sense of humor."
– Bill Dorpfeld, acquaintance,
Vero Beach, FL, May 31, 2021
"I didn't hear the sad news until the first week of February. He was my all time favorite baseball player. I was a fan since 1976. When he had a great season for the Phillies. My condolences to his family, friends, and other fans around the country"
– Cindy Wilmoth, acquaintance,
Cookeville, TN, Feb 21, 2021
"Jay baseball days were alittle before my time but Jay sounds like a totally amazing person both on and off the field. So sorry."
– peter pisani,
Jan 17, 2021
"First to Jay's family, my deepest condolences. I just found out about Jay's passing. To Jay, thank you for all the memories. You were one of my favorite players no matter what team you were on. I basically grew up parallel to your career. Your book is the best. Keep the baseball players loose in heaven. May God Bless You, Paul Kletzel"