Sorry for your loss I just wanted you to know that I just found out please email me at nicenavy1@yahoo.com

It’s been a year since I received the call that made us go from 8 to 7. My heart will always weigh heavy. Hearing my first born Martin cry for you the other day gave me comfort in knowing that you were loved in life and still after your passing . He loves and misses you and relives the day he saw you in the  drive thru line. He wanted to stop to say hi but unfortunately he thought a new tomorrow was a guarantee that  he let that  moment pass him by unknowingly. Wish we could’ve added so many new memories too. I’ll always have you in my heart at the Cowboy games you should’ve been with us at either cheering them on or cussing them out. Ugh …..  unfortunately time was against us all. I love you and miss you. 
Hope you were greeted by our mother. Hope you were given the opportunity to be in her arms.  I hope and pray that you are comfortable and in peace …. 
Love your sister Cynthia 

What more can I say, JAY you was like a brother to me and one of the smartest TM's I've ever meet. I remember I took you to my hometown  Ft. Lauderdale, FL we ate so much SOUL FOOD. Man we had some GREAT TIMES in Orlando and San Diego.  Even though we didn't talk as much I will never forget you SHIPMATE ⚓RIP 🙏🏽💔🌹

Rest In Peace Jay, my condolences to your family and tia Vero.   It was a shock to everyone but from what was said last night at your visitation and what has been written about you here, you lived a great Life and God has called you at His Perfect Timing!!  Some memories I have of you are that you loved Dem Cowboys, watching football was intense with you and fun!! I remember talking about football with you and basically anything really.  I also remember those intense Madden tournaments that was fun too.  What I recently remember was when my son Reggie was getting ready to graduate and join the Air Force the talk y’all had and the great advice you gave him I truly appreciate that thank you!!! Rest In Peace Jesus thank you for taking care of my tia Vero and I know for sure you now have the best seat to watch the Dallas Cowboys!!!

Rest In Peace Jay my condolences to your family and Aunt Vero.  It was a shock to everyone but from what everyone was written here and what was said at your visitation last night, you lived a great life and God called you at his Perfect timing.  Some memories I have of you were watching and talking about football, basically you could talk about anything.  I also remember  you being very competitive when we’d play Madden it was fun. I also appreciate the great advice you gave my son Reggie when he was getting ready to join the Air Force Thank you Jay for the times we had with you and for taking care of my tia Vero!!! Rest Easy and I’m sure you have the best view now to watch your Cowboys!!!

Our condolences to the Arzola family! Thank you for taking care of my sister.  May you rest in peace! The Finney Family!

Jesus Arzola Jr.

You May Be Gone, But Never Forgotten

He served on nuclear fast attack and ballistic submarines, submarine tenders and weapons shops. He received many letters of commendation and letters of appreciation for his service. He always displayed the “can do attitude” in the U.S. NAVY and he was a true leader in any submarine, sub tender or weapons shop he served.

A story I would like to share about my brother is when I was serving on the USS Lafayette SSBN 616 and the captain called me to the radio room and asked me if I had a brother named Jesus Arzola serving in the U.S. NAVY and I told him yes and the Captain said, your brother is coming to the USS Lafayette as a torpeman’s mate and said now I have two Arzola’s to deal with.

I realized my older brother cared so much about his little brother that he waived his shore duty to be on board the USS Lafayette with his little brother. This is an act of unselfishness that I will carry forever with me.

In another act of kindness, my brother gave me his 1984 Mustang and told me to just finish paying it off and it was mine. The Mustang was stick shift and I didn’t know how to drive. He took the time to teach me how to drive and I remember him taking me to a hill so I can learn how to drive stick shift. It was quite an experience because I learned and I didn’t have to purchase a new clutch.

We spent a lot of time together and we created a lot of friends and we even decommissioned the USS Lafayette in Bremerton, WA, after traveling through the Panama Canal.

You May Be Gone, But Will Never Be Forgotten, you served many important, secret and top secret missions, but we will not keep a secret of the great Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin, Brother-in-Law, Petty Officer First Class that you were here among us.

May You Rest In Peace

Abraham Arzola


I was honored to have been invited to the Arzola family reunion.

Jay and Veronica were kind enough to include me.

It is with profound gratitude and appreciation to have called you my friend.

May God forever keep you in His eternal kingdom.

Until we meet again, may God bless us all.

I served with Jay and his brother Abe on the USS LAFAYETTE and I am shocked he is gone...He and I served together again after we left the boat and ended up in the weapons shop in San Diego.  He was a mentor, a great shipmate and most important I considered him a dear friend.  My memories of him will be cherished and he will be sorely missed....

My dear cousin ..I could not believe u were gone when I heard the news. Though we didn't keep in touch like we should have I have a lot of beautiful memories bcz all of us practically grew up together. Our going out was going to visit all of u. I remember bcz u were the oldest we always did what u said.  We would want to watch something on TV and no we had to watch what Gordo wanted to watch. It saddens me deeply that u left bcz u were still young and full of life but then it makes me smile bcz now ur rejoicing with my tia Lupe and grandma Esther and I know grandma Esther is super happy bcz ur were always her chiple and now she has u by her side to keep taking care of u. I luv u primo....thank u for all the beautiful child hood memories. 

Uncle Jay I’m still in disbelief of your passing. I have so many wonderful memories of you that I try to look back to in order to get me through these rough days. Your the reason I was so into Star Wars. I remember watching the VHS films you left at grandma and grandpas house. I remember you sharing your Naval stories with me and my cousins and telling us you where going to have to kill us if you told us more information 😂. I am very proud of your 20 years of service to our country. I always try to brag about that every time I meet a service member at work or wherever. I wish you where still here with us. I’ve felt many emotions throughout these past couple of days mainly sadness and anger. I will continue to carry on your legacy and tell my son all about you and the footprint you left in my life. I love you so much Uncle Jay. Until we meet again. 

My loving brother, these six days that you haven't been here have been very hard for me. I've cried for you everyday and I'm going to miss you a lot! I know you're in a better place with our beautiful mom now, but your absence hurts too much. It comforts me that on your birthday we talked a lot and made each other laugh too! I'm going to remember all the happy memories we shared. Thank you, for being such a wonderful, loving brother to me, an awesome uncle to Jesus and a great brother in law to Jesse..... I'm sorry for not doing more for you like I should have. Until we meet again.... I LOVE YOU! 

Seems as if time  has been standing still since the news of your death….. learning to mourn you has become a daily difficult task. I sent a  message  to you the other day…. the wind took it.  I know nothing can bring you back. I’m trying to stop replaying that day… the night before …. the maybes and what if’s… it’s hard. 



I still remember going to my cousin’s house as a kid…he had such a vast collection of Star Wars toys. I remember how articulately he tied a string to the fighter planes. Then suddenly…he was gone to the Navy & now he’s left us. Rest In Peace my dear cousin. Much love for you & all the family. -Tina

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Jesus Arzola Jr.

July 8, 1965 – July 29, 2021

Crestview Funeral Home

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