2724 West Church Street, Eden, New York - 716-992-9172
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4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monday, August 26, 2024
Laing Funeral Home Inc.
2724 W. Church St.
Eden, New York, United States
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Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 am
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
St. Mary's Oratory
8175 East Eden Rd.
Eden, New York, United States
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Nancy kotarski posted a condolence
Thursday, August 29, 2024
So sorry for the loss of your loved one Larry & Nancy Kotarski
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dawn ovitt posted a condolence
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Our family sends heartfelt condolences to you and those you hold close. We also know too well the impact of loosing a child. It is heartbreaking... We send you peace and comfort at this most difficult time. We extend our healing to you all.
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John Chentfant posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Ken, Kim and the whole Armstrong family. Words can not describe the sorrow I am feeling for you all, I am praying for you all for strength. God Bless you all.
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Joseph, Lisa & Myles Donohue uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
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Dear Ken, Kimberlee, Jean & Families, We send our most heartfelt intentions from Vermont. May there never be an end, rather a change of worlds. In due time we pray that peace will reign in your hearts....With nature as your balm. Love & Light...
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Jake & Taylor Armbruster posted a condolence
Monday, August 26, 2024
The Armstrong Family,
News of Jay’s passing has shocked our entire family. Our hearts break for you..He was an amazing person, loving and caring, and someone who brought a smile to every occasion. Sending you lots of love and strength to get through this difficult time and may you find comfort in all the wonderful memories shared with him. His bright smile will never be forgotten. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
The Armbruster Family
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Valerie Sarcione posted a condolence
Monday, August 26, 2024
Kim and Ken, my heart is breaking for you. I am sending healing prayers to your family.
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Cindy Kugler posted a condolence
Monday, August 26, 2024
Kim, Ken, Shane & Mitchell- my heart is just breaking for you. Jay - always such a sweet, kind and happy boy, I will always remember him with that friendly hello and beautiful smile. Sending hugs to you all... The Kugler's
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Julie Schichtel donated to SAVE THE MICHAELS OF THE WORLD INC
Monday, August 26, 2024
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Hoping with the passing of time, and the good memories shared, you will find peace and comfort.
God Bless,
Julie & Mark Schichtel
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Beth Mingle posted a condolence
Monday, August 26, 2024
I’m so very sorry for your loss.. my heartfelt condolences to all of you .
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Robert Pidanick posted a condolence
Monday, August 26, 2024
Kim & Ken, my deepest sympathy to you and your family - Rob Pidanick
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Sunday, August 25, 2024
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Sunday, August 25, 2024
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To the Armstrong family, my heart aches for you in ways I just cannot explain. I am thinking of you every moment of my days and pray for nothing but healing and perseverance through one of the most difficult times of your lives. I could never fathom what you are feeling, just know your son was an amazing man and touched my life in ways I could never begin to explain. He was a good, kind, loving, do anything for anybody kind of human being. The photo is from a rainbow we witnessed together on the boat, and I will think of him every single time I see a rainbow because it was the most beautiful rainbow I had ever seen.
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Eric &Susan Bertozzi posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, August 25, 2024
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Dear Ken, Kim and family we would like to send our deepest condolences, may God bless him.
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Sheryl Braunscheidel posted a condolence
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Dear Kim, Kenny and family, Our Hearts are heavy for you upon learning this sad news. May the Peace that surpasses all understanding be in all of your hearts at this difficult time.
Love Sheri and Dan Braunscheidel
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Dave Batt posted a condolence
Sunday, August 25, 2024
To the Armstrong family, I really feel terrible that you're going through this. Ever since hearing the news, it stopped me in my tracks.
I first met Jay at Frank Youngs Sports Arena playing ball hockey several years ago. He was probably 18, and i was a few years older than him. We rarely ever spoke to one another because we played for opposing teams, and I was stupidly competitive back then, which robbed me of knowing him sooner. But I always got a kick out him from afar. He and Eric B would always show up together. Jay was always smiling ear to ear. He would crack jokes mid-play, let alone in between shifts. Literally cracking jokes with the ball on his stick during the play - entirely unscripted. Anyone who knew him can easily picture this. We would acknowledge each other from time to time, but that was the extent of it.
Fast forward a few years, I take a position at Boston Valley Terra Cotta. And the first day there, I run into Jay. He was known as "Shooter" at work. Which is what I would call him for the rest of the time I knew him. Over the course of the next year or so, we had so much fun. We shared countless laugh out loud moments and became really good friends. He would invite me over to the family house where we would ride around the awesome property where he taught me to shoot my first bow, and had me hitting consistent bullseye in minutes.
This was in 2016-17 time frame. He was always talking about his family. He talked about all of you equally, and constantly about his nephew. He looked up to his older brother quite a bit, always telling me how good he was at hockey growing up, and how good of a hunter he was. At the time, I think he was running hunting guides in Illinois maybe?? Forgive me, it's been a while, but he talked about it all the time. I remember him telling me about a truck his younger brother revamped, and how cool he thought that was. He respected his younger brother and was impressed how mature he was for his age.
And I knew alot about his parents, too. I'll keep specifics off of here out of respect for privacy. But I knew all about them and their interests, all because he shared them with me. He would joke about how his Dad(Ken, as he would say) could beat him up, lol.
I want to end with this. I took a different job and bought a house in West Seneca. We would randomly text each other funny stuff. I would tell him to come out to my place, but he would joke that West Seneca was "too far north for him to travel" because he loved being out in the country so much, haha. Many times I wanted to get together with him and for whatever reason, it regrettedly didn't happen. I lived there a few years and moved back to hamburg. Not long after I moved back, i texted him, and we were saying we'd have to get together soon. And it never happened which really bums me out. But he did leave me with this...
About 8 years ago, Shooter and I stopped at my brother's house in Eden with his buddy Alex. We hung out there with my brother and a few of my cousins for a couple hours and had a good time. That's the only time Jay had ever been there. Fast forward to a few weeks ago, beginning of August. I get a call from my brother on a Tuesday night....he says "ya know who just stopped at my place?"...I go "I don't know, who?"..."your buddy shooter".....it immediately brought a smile to my face.
He proceeds to tell me that he was in the house, it was around dinner time, and my 7 year old nephew came in yelling for him. And my nephew says to him..."Dad, there's some guy outside who says he wants to talk to you, and he knows uncle Dave. And he's very nice."
And that's exactly what he said..."He's very nice."
My brother came out and Jay goes...."Hey man, how's your brother!?!. I just wanted to see if you still lived here. I was down the street cleaning your neighbors pond and just thought I'd stop in and say hello!" It was classic Shooter. My brother said he was super nice to my nephew, and he was really friendly and enjoyed talking to him as everyone always did.
It breaks my heart that he's gone. I've done nothing but reflect on the time spent. I want you to know that I thought he was an awesome guy. He cared alot about all of you. And I know that because he told me all the time, I have no reason to make it up. You raised an outstanding person with a caring heart. He was a true social butterfly. Everyone who knew him smiles when they think about him. Jay impacted a lot of people down here, and I am better for knowing him. Thank you for giving me the time with your son and brother. Let's celebrate his life forever the way he'd want us to. I'll keep you all in my prayers, God Bless
Love ya, JayBird
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Sunday, August 25, 2024
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I will never forget our adventures together ♡ we had so much fun taking these pictures. It is a memory that I will cherish forever. Love and prayers to the Armstrong family.
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Sunday, August 25, 2024
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Holly Devlin posted a condolence
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Kim and Kenny & family,
Oh Dear God I’m so incredibly sorry to hear the news of Jay’s passing. The absolute sweetest, most caring young man. Now in the arms of our Savior, no more struggles-and Praise the Lord that there will one day be a sweet reunion. Praying for the peace and comfort that our Father in Heaven can and will provide.
Much Love,
Holly Devlin
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