James "Jay" Joseph Farley III, age 44, of Sarasota, FL passed away on Tuesday July 17, 2018 after a brief catastrophic illness. James was born May 24, 1974 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL to Roberta Laura Rissel Farley and the late James Joseph Farley, Jr. of Naples, FL.
Jay has touched so many lives, not only in Sarasota but Naples, FL, Raleigh, NC, Clayton, NC and Cincinnati, OH. His big smile, big hugs and big heart were infectious. Jay loved outdoor sports, especially fishing. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR, the Minnesota Vikings and FSU Football. Jay loved karaoke at the 8 Ball Lounge, where he was a favorite on Saturday nights.
He is survived by his beloved mother, Roberta; loving sister, Margaret "Maggie" Farley Bradfield (Matt) and cherished nephew, Lake David Bradfield. Jay is also survived by his aunts and uncles, Judy and Dick Howell, Sarah Harover, Raymond and Peggy Rissel, Mollie Nelson Holland (Nick), Bill and Laura Farley, Angela Menninger and Wendy and Gary Menninger and cousins, Angie Harover Woodard (GL), Lori Harover Branam (John), DeWayne Howell (Kim), Adam Howell, Michelle Mailoux, Betsy, Melissa and Ryan Farley, Chuck, Steve and Leslie Menninger, Abby and Matt Menninger.
Jay is preceded in death by his father, and uncles, Ron Harover and Bill Menninger.
A Celebration of Life for Jay will be held Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 4:00 PM at Robert Toale & Sons Funeral Home at Palms Memorial Park, 170 Honore Ave., Sarasota, FL 34232.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmsrobartsfuneralhome.com for the Farley III family.