Jay Mozes died suddenly at his home in Oak Harbor on July 31, 2008, at the age of 59. He was born Jan. 6, 1949 in Allentown, Penn., to Isadore and Sylvia (List) Mozes. Jay enlisted in the U.S. Navy and retired as an AZC (E-7).

Following retirement, Jay attended Skagit Valley College, receiving his associate of arts degree. He then attended Western Washington University working on his bachelor’s degree.

Jay went to work for Almac Towing and Wrecking in Anacortes as an auto disassembler, working there for eight years. He enjoyed attending motocross racing, watching the Mariners and for many years was a bowler and youth bowling instructor at both Oak Bowl and NAS Whidbey. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 97 of Oak Harbor and was a Boy Scouts of America scout leader and a Little League coach for many years.

Jay is survived by his wife of 38 years, Mary Ellen, and one son, Barry Mozes and wife Nikki of Clinton, and one sister, Priya Shellenbarger of Oroville, Wash.

Jay requested no formal funeral services be conducted. Cremation was held with private family burial to follow. Arrangements were entrusted to Burley Funeral Chapel, Oak Harbor.