Jay M. Messer, attorney and long-time resident of Miami, Florida, peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife Neyda Raola, and his stepdaughters Nicole Guzman and Vanessa Raola.
Jay was born in Belle Harbor, Queens, NY on January 25, 1935 to Sidney Messer & Betty Glasser. He graduated from New York University Law School. He met Neyda 16 years ago and inherited a huge Cuban family including 2 daughters and two grandchildren.
Jay was a devoted husband, family man and friend. He enjoyed watching films, reading or listening to books, exercise and traveling. He was charismatic, chivalrous, funny, genuinely kind, a philanthropist, generous, thoughtful, intelligent, selfless, stylish and effortlessly cool. If you were ever graced with his presence, you know these words ring true. He will be truly missed however his spirit will live on in us always and forever. Rest In Peace Jay!