Sussman, Jay L.
Boynton Beach, FL
Jay L. Sussman, 88, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at The Barclay of Boynton Beach. He was the beloved husband of the late Sherril R. (Moskowitz) Sussman, with whom he shared 34 years of marriage.
Born in the Bronx, New York, Jay was the son of the late Rubin and Mildred (Yavner) Sussman. He later lived in East Greenwich and Warwick before settling in Delray Beach, where he resided for many years.
Jay was a highly successful entrepreneur whose career was marked by vision, resilience, and leadership. Throughout his professional life, he built, grew, and led businesses through periods of change and opportunity, earning the trust and respect of colleagues, partners, and employees alike. As owner of Metfab Technologies, Inc., Jay exemplified strong business acumen and an ability to adapt and thrive. His leadership extended beyond business, as he consistently brought people together to work collaboratively toward shared goals.
Jay earned an associate’s degree from Queens College in New York and held education in the highest regard, proudly encouraging his children and grandchildren to pursue learning and personal growth.
He served in the National Guard and remained stateside during his service. Deeply committed to the communities he called home, Jay was an engaged and respected civic leader. He served as President of the Wethersfield Commons community, where his leadership helped guide the organization through growth and change. Later, he brought that same steady hand and experience to the Huntington Point community board, serving as Vice President and contributing thoughtfully to its continued development. He was a former member of Temple Sinai and Temple Emanu-El.
Jay was a devoted father to Harris Sussman and his wife, Debra, of East Falmouth, Massachusetts; Lori Land and her husband, Kevin, of Exeter; Julie Sussman of West Warwick; and stepfather to Rowena Burke and her husband, Joseph, of Wellesley, Massachusetts; Glenn Ambinder and his wife, Susie, of Katonah, New York; and Harris Ambinder of Portland, Oregon. He was a loving grandfather to Ariel, Ethan, Samantha, Alexandra, Simone, Jessica, Scott, Julie, Ellis, and a cherished great-grandfather to Everett and Troy.
Jay was predeceased by his sister, Rita Listengart.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in Shalom Memorial Chapel, 1100 New London Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 245 Waterman Street, Providence, RI 02906 or Chabad of West Bay, 3871 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02886. Guests are invited to extend condolences at the home of Lori Land, 11 William Reynolds Road, Exeter, RI, between 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
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Jay will be missed dearly by all that ever met him, he was and is a man who loved his family and friends.
In business he didn’t have employees he had extended family, he support each and everyone. His warm and friendly smile, his enthusiasm and friendship was who is.
You will be missed old friend.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Paul. ❤️
Paul,
Thanks for your kind words. My father always spoke with admiration and warmth when mentioning you. He loved what he did, and as you mentioned, he cared deeply for those who worked with and for him. Your friendship meant everything, so thanks for always being there.
Harris
To all of you, so sorry to have heard about the passing of your father. Love to all of you
Thx Kris. Your condolences are very much appreciated.
Harris
My deepest condolences, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
To the Susman Family;
So sorry for your loss. May dad’s memory forever be a blessing!!!
Sending lots of love to all of you!
LORI, HARRIS, AND JULIE. I REMEMBER GROWING UP WITH YOU GUYS ACROSS THE STREET. WE HAD MANY FUN TIMES TOGETHER AND YOUR PARENTS WERE ALWAYS SO KIND TO ME. YOUR MOM MAKING HER TUNA WITH GRANNY APPLES (LOVE) AND YOUR DADS SENSE OF HUMOR AND KINDNESS TOWARDS ME WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. HOPEFULLY HE IS AT PEACE AND PRAYERS TO YUOR FAMILY..
ROBIN (GIUSTI) HARRISON
Jay I work for you.andi know you will be miss.100/. percent take care one journey.lovealway.Dorrett.
Dorrett,
Our family will be forever grateful for the care you provided dad over the past 3 years. You made him thrive, and he considered you his 3rd daughter. He was so thankful you were by his side (despite it not seeming that way occasionally
). You are an incredibly caring person, and any family you help should feel fortunate.
Love,
Harris
We will miss Jay. He was a charming guy with a beautiful smile.
Thanks for the kind thoughts and memories Robin. It was great growing up in that neighborhood. Saw that you’re dad had another bday. Please send him our love and the entire Guisti family.
Harris
Jay was a mentor and friend of mine. I always enjoyed his company and cherished his advice freely given at just the right time. Jay was instrumental at the launch of our company and his words of wisdom will carry forward for all of us.