My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and all friends old/new of Jays. We hung out as kids and had so much fun! Thank you for all the great memories. I know you're watching over all of us now...RIP my friend

Hey was the most amazing, talented, funny person I have ever had the privilege of knowing. The world was truly robbed of a great human being. 

My heart felt condolences to the Manzo family, and the woman he loved.

You were my best friend from the day we met in school,living a few houses away. With you everyday, the day we got matching tattoos on our hand. Im utterly crushed and shattered. So glad i got to spend those days in LA with you a few years ago. I will forever be missing a part of my heart and soul. Rest easy my beautiful best friend.

Im gonna miss you buddy, nobody could make me laugh like you could,Rip

Jay,
No one could ever make me laugh as much as you. You were one of my favorite people in this world. I can't understand why you were taken from us so soon. At least I know you are with aunt Joan up there. I miss you so much already jay. I love you.
Your cousin Laura

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

To The Manzo Family,
We express our deepest Sympathy ,Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. God Bless

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jay,                                                                                         . I will personally miss your stories, especially how you acquired your turtle tattoo. We will always cherish the memories of you and Peanut having a ball together and all those nites you and Holly watched him and you would wake Joey up cause you couldn't sleep so you had someone to play with and teach new things to. Peanut and Monkey will always have their first "real" fun moments with their Pappy. We know the 3 boys have their own personal Angel watching over them and one that has a sense of humor, I'm sure we will know when your overhead.   Mr. Manzo and family we are so very sorry for your loss of such a unbelievable loving son, brother, nephew and cousin. You all are in our prayers. Holly you now also have your guardian Angel to watch and keep you safe. He is not here in body but in spirit he will always be and you will know when he is near. We love you. Swim with the turtles Jay. Miss and love you... Joe, Suzy & Peanut (Joey Jr.)

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

A shooting Star that whose light diminished far too soon. I, my friend will Miss and never forget you.

To family and friends, I am truly sorry for your loss. May you be blessed with love and strength to get through such a tragic loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Words can not express the sadness that is felt when I think that we will not be seeing you again in this life, but someday we will meet again. I am so grateful that God brought you to Florida giving us the opportunity to know and love you. You had the ability to lift our spirits, smile when we were down and the laughter that you brought out helping us get through the trials of life. I'm so glad Holly had the time with you that she did, the memories will live on forever. You were an amazing man Jay and we are all better people by having had you in our lives. Thank you Jay!

Holly & Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Hold the memories close to your heart forever.

Hello Family and Friends,
I only knew Jay a couple months. I was working with him to get him registered as a broker and he was such a delight. His excitement for this opportunity was such an inspiration. That's the legacy he left with my colleagues and I. We are all saddened that our experience with Jay was cut so short, but are so thankful for the inspirations that he left us. I am praying for you all during this difficult time. 
Isaiah 57:1-2 ESV / 
The righteous man perishes, and no one lays it to heart; devout men are taken away, while no one understands. For the righteous man is taken away from calamity; he enters into peace; they rest in their beds who walk in their uprightness. 

We may  not understand why this happened, but God is always in control.

Holly and the Manzo family, I am truly sorry for your loss. He was such a great person with an awesome sense of humor. My prayers are with you. He will be missed.

Jay,

Sometimes it's hard to find the right words to say at a time like this.  So I will quote the words of a song:
 
            I will see you again
            This is not where it ends
            I will carry you with me
            Til I see you again......
                       
                           Love, Jennifer

So very sorry for your loss. Praying for family and friends To heal through this together

Dear Holly & Manzo Family,

I'm so sorry for your loss.  You are all in my thoughts and prays.

were here celebrating you...something tells me ur laughing ur u know what off..i know ur getting a huge kick out of this...we love u more than words..take care of us watch over us. xoxo Jen K

Jay, I can't believe your candle was blown out so early in life. I will always remember you as the sweet little boy your sister and I would play with and tease. I always thought of you and loved you as my own brother. May you rest in peace now. My prayers are with everyone whose life you have touched. All my love Mary

We will miss you tremendously. Who is Kyle going to call Pappy now? You'll forever be in our hearts and considered family. Love you always - Jeff, Courtney, Kyle and Ian Lorini.

Dear Jay 

I'm not going to say goodbye because goodbye means forever and i know one day we will meet again until that day comes I expect you to be rehearsing new jokes and stunts to make us all laugh. You always knew what to say and do to make us laugh. If i had one more chance to talk to you I'd say thank you for being my step brother. I love you Jay R.I.P.  Love always Hope

Always in my heart and smile my friend. Your legacy of kindness will endure through all those you blessed. RIP and may your soul be bound up for all eternity. Mitch Feld

My Dear Nephew, I held you when you entered this world.I will hold you once more when you leave it. But, I will hold you forever in my Heart, till I hold you again. 
Holly, there are no words to ease your pain. I want to THan You for giving him the life he so deserved. He left us all behind with a smile on his face Thanks to you. My Love and Prayers are with you. Aunt Joanne

To The Manzo family . We express our deepest sympathy. Our love and prayers to everyone.

My deepest sympathy to you Holly and to the Manzo family.  What a tragic loss; my thoughts and prayers are with you.

I will miss you well, my friend. RIP.
Love,
Chris

Dear Holly & Manzo Family,  I am so sorry for your great loss.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.  May God's love shine upon you.

Cousin Jay, 
 You were more like a brother.  You had such a special gift of making people laugh.  I'll always remember your "bigger than life" personality, your animated stories, and how you could light up a room just by walking in it.  I will always cherish the fond memories you & I shared.  I'll see you on the other side brother.  I love you.     
Cousin Rob

Blessing your family and your love Holly. God was kind to bring you all together to love one another.??

My dear best friend. I'm heartbroken and can't find words to describe how much. I love you brother. My condolences to your family. And from one father to another Mr Manzo your boy would talk about you all the time he loved you so much . My heartfelt condolences.

Dear Manzo Family and my sweet sister Holly,
  I don't have the words right now to express how sorry I am for your loss. I wish I was there hugging you so tight and telling you how you knowing Jay and Jay knowing you was gods way of showing both of you what amazing and loving people you both were to each other and just because it was such a short period of time it was explosive. I am sending my condolences to the Manzo family from what I hear he was the most amazing man my sister has ever had the honor of knowing and loving. And to Holly I love you more than anyone will ever know. Sending you my xxx and ooo..Your sister Kathy

Jesus what can be said about Jay. He was the most talented person I know. He was an incredible writer, comedian, but most of all he was the most incredible friend anyone could have. He was the type of guy that would do anything for you. He was incredibly generous sensitive and warm hearted. He was there for his friends no matter what and had the ability to make you laugh no matter what trouble was going on in your life. He had a vigor for life. Constantly reading books and success books he had a true thirst for knowledge and how to better himself. I recall speaking to Jay on many occasions about him becoming a stock broker. The reason he wanted success was that so he could take care of those he loved. The world is a sadder, less fun, less talented place without him. He was a bright light in my life. He was my best friend. I feel like he was taken too soon. He was so special and I am constantly overwhelmingly sad that he is gone. Now life is filled with just the rest of us. I want to tell his dad and Holly that I'm so sorry this happened. I don't even have words that could touch how devastating this is. Rest in peace Jay. Thank you for being in my life as long as you were.

Holly,
 We are so sorry for your loss. You gave Jay so much love and as he did you. He will always be with you. Our prayers are with you and his family at this difficult time.

My love..my soul mate..my best friend...my everything.  I will treasure every memory and you will be in my heart forever.  I am broken and lost without you but I am comforted to know one day we will be together for eternity. I love you with all my heart and soul...

Holly death leaves a heartache no one can heal; but love given by the person who is, no more leaves a memory no one can steal...I'm so sorry  for  your  loss. I'll  be praying  for  you   and your family.

JAY I'm lighting this candle for you cause there isn't much else I can do for you I Love you so much and miss you. God Bless you always.My happiness is only in the thought your RIP with your mother.My step son don't make her crazy I Love You and I truly look forward to seeing you soon. RIP my only son I Had. I miss you with all my heart Love your Step Mother. XOXOXOXO...

Jay, you were an amazing example on how to overcome great difficulties in life, and to change for the better -- all while sharing your gift of laughter.  You are missed by so many.

The world will never be the same without my beautiful son ! I will always miss you...Pop

Jay boy I miss you so much I wish this never happened I Love You so much not certain I'm gonna get threw the one. The only I can definitely say you are resting in peace with your real mommy Boy I love to the moon  and back. By looks of this guest book you have alot of great friends.  I love you and I miss you very very much. Your step mother I love you baby boy

I am so sorry for your pain & loss. He was my friend and a constant reminder of what happiness & laughter is. I haven't a single memory of jay without a funny story and the impact of his life has been deeper than even i think he could have guessed. He truly had friends that loved him~Sher Raymond

Dear Holly & Manzo Family,

I'm sincerely sorry for your loss. May peace be with you all during this difficult time. My thoughts are with you ?

I am so sorry for the loss. I know you made Holly a very happy woman and you will be greatly missed. Sleep well..

Dear Manzo Family,  My sincere condolences to your family. May you draw strength and comfort from our loving Heavenly Father- Psalms 55:22

OBITUARY

Jay Michael Manzo

March 27, 1979 – November 14, 2014

Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home

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