Justin “Jay” Strauss

DATELINE: CRANSTON

Strauss, Justin “Jay”, 88, died Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Briarcliffe Manor. He was the beloved husband of Sandra “Sandy” (Paster) Strauss for 65 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Allen and Minna (Sharp) Strauss, he was a longtime resident of Cranston and Nantucket. He was the former owner of Eagle Cornice Company for 50 years. Jay was also the former editor for the Jewish Herald.

Jay was a proud Air Force veteran, serving stateside as a First Lieutenant pilot. He was a graduate and alumni member of University of PA, Class of ’54, active with Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity and earned an OPM degree from Harvard University.  Jay was an original member of Temple Sinai, member and past president of the Holocaust Education Center, Miriam Hospital Governor and member of the Jewish Alliance. He was also a member of JINSA, Newport Naval War College, AOPA, US Arbitration Association, the University Club and the Redwood Masons.  As a skilled pilot, Jay was awarded the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award for flight excellence and volunteered with Angel Flights, flying children and adults in need to hospitals across the country.

Devoted father of Lori Smith and her husband, Richard, of Tewkesbury, MA and Amy Quinn of Cranston. Dear brother of the late Beverly Kwasha. Loving grandfather of Jared, Allison (Jonathan), Matthew (Elizabeth), Eric (Louann), Cristian (Valerie), Ethan and Brett. Cherished great grandfather of Eli, Sophie, Hannah, Kerrin, Ava, Benjamin and Bella.

Graveside services will be held Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. in Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Warwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 245 Waterman St., #306, Providence, RI 02906 or the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence, RI 02906.   Shiva will be observed at his late residence on Monday from 2-8pm.

8 Comments

  1. The Robbins
    May 21, 2021

    “Uncle Jay” meant so much to me and to my family. Sandy, you and he came religiously to all our family occasions. It really wasn’t an occasion without the two of you. And your husband was always so kind and interested in hearing what was going on in my life. Such a good friend of my father, I felt almost that he looked at me and treated me like one of his own, like his own nephew. The West Bloomfield, MI Robbins extend you all our condolences. May Uncle Jay’s memory always be a blessing to you. Love, the Robbins

  2. David SILVERMAN
    May 22, 2021

    Amy,

    So sorry for your loss.

    Dave

  3. james j burns
    May 22, 2021

    Jay,
    I had the pleasure of knowing you for over 50 years, you always were a kind and generous person, and a excellent pilot. May you rest in peace

  4. Sharon Cohen
    May 22, 2021

    I am so sorry for your loss

  5. joel feinberg
    May 23, 2021

    Sandy. We are so sorry for your loss. We were wondering why we hadnt seen you in the restaurant scene last few years. love joel and rosalie

  6. Dan and Nancy Triangolo
    May 24, 2021

    We are very sorry for your loss.

  7. Holly Ann Palermo
    May 25, 2021

    On behalf of The Miriam Hospital and Foundation, please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Jay was a pleasure to work with and supported the hospital in so many ways – always with a kind word and warm smile.

    I’m sure he will be missed by many.

  8. Beverly Manekofsky Paris
    May 29, 2021

    Dear Sandy, I was very saddened to hear about the loss of your dear husband Jay. I always loved to see you both in Temple Sinai.
    May his memories be a blessing to you and your family.
    Beverly

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