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James “Jay” Thomas Engelbracht, Jr. passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017, at the age of 35.
Jay is survived by his mother Becky Braud Reeder and his step-father Eric Reeder; sister Lauren Grandsart and husband Lance Grandsart; grandmothers Lourdes Braud and Iduma “Jackie” Engelbracht; aunts and uncles Shelley Pizzaloto (Garrett), Randy Braud, Robin Lewis (Danny) and Ray Braud (Cathy); cousins Ashley and Andre Nauman, Nick Braud, Zander Pizzaloto and Laney Lewis. He is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his father James Thomas Engelbracht, Sr. & Stanley Gross, IV and maternal grandfather Ira Braud.
Jay was employed at Pellerin Milnor and he will be fondly remembered for his love of LSU.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass in the Chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie on Saturday, February 18, 2017. Visitation will begin at 11:00am. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
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February 20, 2017
Family
Cyndi Green-Zeringue
Our deepest condolences Becky and family. Although, Jay and our family had only recently reconnected at the hospital with my Aunt Jackie (Jay's grandmother) we could all see the love and compassion he had with his grandmother. He doted on her and encouraged her to drink and eat. After she went back to Twin Oaks he continued to visit and encouraged her to get well. It's with a very heavy heart that we have to say good bye to him. But, rejoice that he is waiting with open arms to welcome her home with him and our Lord and our family members before them. Rest In Peace sweet Jay. Forever in our hearts. Your cousin's Cyndi, Mark, Shaun, Shanna and Shane and our extend family.
February 18, 2017
Lilly Stein
Jay I remember you as a young child and the times you would come over to my house (2 doors down from yours) and you and Shelly will play dodge ball at each other against my brick wall to the house. You were full of energy and sweetness. Always willing to help. I watched you grow up. Your soul was and is a good one. You will be deeply missed by so many who love you and always will. May all continue to pray for your soul to reach the heaven of our Lord where you will be forever loved more than you could ever be loved here on Earth. May your death never be in vain and others will see how short life can be....reflecting how we must prepare now to meet our God to answer to him when called. Amen
February 18, 2017
Our prayers are with you.
Myra & John Palmisano, Jr (Kenner, LA)
February 16, 2017
Stanley & Magnolia Alexander
James will be truly missed. We always enjoyed blessing him with LSU gifts. The look in James face was always "priceless " to us. His coworker,Stanley Alexander and his wife Magnolia Alexander we will never forget him. Keeping his family in our prayers
February 16, 2017
Amanda Searle
Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved , so missed, so very dear. Our prayers are with you all.
February 16, 2017
May you find comfort in these words from our loving heavenly Father, I have heard your prayers. I have seen your tears. "2kings 20:5
February 15, 2017
Coworker
Keith Donaldson
Such a great guy and big Tiger fan! Praying for his family!
February 15, 2017
Greer Rasheta
Those of us who worked with Jay will always remember his winning smile and great attitude. He will be sorely missed.
February 15, 2017
Pellerin Milnor
With Deepest Sympathy,
Your Milnor Family
February 15, 2017
Coworker
Mindy Moss
Heaven got a sweet angel .. RIP...
February 14, 2017
I will remember Jay in my prayers and my thoughts and prayers are with his family. I am a friend of his Grandmother, Lourdes Braud. I am so sorry for the loss of this young man. May he find peace in Heaven with God our Father.
February 14, 2017
bette quartararo
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 14, 2017
Jay started working for Pellerin Milnor Jan. /1/2012 in the Sheet metal dept. He was a good employee and took on any job given him . He always expedited his work not leaving quality behind in his efforts. He made many friends not only in Sheet metal but plant wide . We will miss him in more ways than just work . I had the pleasure of meeting his grandmother [ Miss Jackie ] and we often talked about her . I know she and his Mother will surely miss him . I want to thank James for his service here at Milnor and as his Supervisor I will miss him from our team . God Bless you James .
February 13, 2017
Pat Church
R.I.P. Jay Bird........wish I had known you better.
"Aunt" Pat
February 14, 2017
Eric McCormick
He was a great friend of mine..he will be greatly missed.
February 14, 2017
Friend
Scooter Davis
Jay Ray was a person me and Barbara really enjoyed being around he always lifted meet up when I felt like I was down We will always have a place in our heart for Jay Ray scooter and Barbara Davis
February 13, 2017
Annette Adams
Jay will be missed by "Tiger on Wheels". He always had a smile on his face and we enjoyed tailgating with him. Sympathies to family and friends.
David "Dawg" and Annette Adams, Thibodaux, La
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