Jay E. Meimberg, 57, of Indianapolis passed away on March 27, 2019. He was born on June 28, 1961, in Indianapolis to William F. and Donna D. (Alexander) Meimberg.
Jay was honorably discharged from the United Stated Navy in 1984, where he served at sea nearly 4 years on the USS Farragut while earning several awards. His training involved electronics and electricity during his active military time. He continued to be a Naval reservist for many years during his fire department career. He was appointed to the Washington Township Fire Department on April 12, 1985 before becoming a member of the Indianapolis Fire Department with the merger in 2007. Jay was always the guy that volunteered to give station tours whenever a visiting group or children would arrive at a fire station. His final regular assignment was the Engineer on Ladder 36 A shift before retiring in 2018.
He vastly enjoyed traveling across the country on motorcycles with a group of fellow firefighters and would always have his trusty hairdryer packed with him. They spent many years traveling and camping along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Yellowstone National Forest, Lake Placid NY, and Raleigh NC. Jay kept his motorcycle meticulously clean even during these long trips.
Jay is survived by his mother Donna D. Meimberg; son Justin W. (Margaret) Graf; sister Sheila (Mike) Kennedy; nieces Abby (Brian) Villians and Jill Kennedy; cousins David (Angela) Alexander and Kelli (Scott) Jones; and a host of friends.
He is preceded in death by his father William F. Meimberg.
Services will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, 445 E. 111th Street, Indianapolis at 1 pm with visitation prior beginning at 11 am.
James Michaels says
Abby speaks so highly of her Uncle Jay that I feel like I know him even though I only had the privilege of meeting him one time at a Bosma Open House. My deepest sympathy to the family. With love—your Bosma Family.
Terry McBride says
We grew up as Neighbors on the North Side of Indianapolis I remember his family there were always cheerful
Carla (Harris) Shaffer & Family says
So sad to learn of Jay’s passing. I know him as a great son, brother, father, uncle and friend. He will be dearly missed here on this Earth. Praying that family and friends will find some peace and comfort in the wonderful memories of his fun personality. Rest in peace Jay.
Karen Carmody says
Rest easy my dear friend. I will deeply miss you. So glad I was able to spend a little time with you in November.
Thomas Randall says
His Shipmates at the Farragut Ships’ Association mourn his loss and continue to be proud of him and his service to the Navy. Fair Winds and Following Seas, we have the watch.
John Floyd Killen says
Jay and I were best friends as kids. We used to hang out doing crazy things, cursing around in his tuna boat car and we loved making random funny faces at people. I always remember what a fun guy he was and what a big heart he had. I will miss him dearly and will always remember what a good friend he was to me growing up. Rest In Peace my friend, you will be missed.
Ron Jackson says
I met Jay while he was stationed at the Philadelphia Navy yard. He was dating my mother. I was a young teenager at the time. He was a very kind man and very tall compared to me. Jay let it known to me that he would always be there if I needed him. He would give me prep talks and guidance for the time we had spent together. Jay would drive my freinds and I to the Mall or wherever we needed to go without a thought. That being said for the short period we had he helped me grow. Alot of years had passed without seeing or speaking with Jay. But just a few months ago he reached out to me. Which meant alot because after our talk he had told me how proud he was that I grew up into the man i am now. I was hoping to see him this summer. But I will always have his words in my heart and I will never forget you Jay. Rest in peace old freind!
Sue and Greg Blackwell says
Jay was a kind man whom we knew when he moved into the neighborhood to be close to his mom and dad. He was always a support to anyone who needed help. Our grandchildren always thought he was pretty special because he was a fireman. Our deepest sympathy to Donna and the entire family for such a terrible loss. Gone too soon.
Oksana and Ron Wojtowicz says
Jay was a loving member of our church community at Pleasant Grove.
He always had a smile. I loved seeing him sitting with his Mama- so supportive and loving- worshipping together! What a wonderful son!
We will miss Jay very much!
Donna, I am so sorry for your great loss.Our deepest sympathies to you , your grandson and the entire family!
May God bring you strength and peace.
IRENE NEWELL says
My thought and prayers go out to those he left behind.
Rest in peace Jay….
Colleen Hahn says
You are gone too soon from us, Jay.
It would be nice to see your smile as you sing along with God’s angels. But you will be missed by the ones you leave behind. May you enjoy your blessed eternity.
Janet King says
I knew Jay as a child but not as an adult. It’s wonderful to know what an honorable person he became. I am grateful for his service to our country and to his community. I am sorry his life was cut too short. My thoughts and prayers go out to all that knew and loved him and especially to his beloved family.
Judy says
To the Meimberg/Kennedy family:
So sad to hear of Jay’s passing! I was only around Jay during family functions, but he was always so fun to be around! He was cheerful, had great stories, quite the sense of humor and a smile that lit up the room. Although I didn’t know Jay as well as some, I could tell how genuine he was and how much he loved being around family. My thoughts, prayers and big hugs go out to Donna, Sheila, Micheal, Aunt Cheryl, Abby, Jill, Justin and for all other suffering this loss. I wish I could be there to give those hugs in person!
Janie Coffey says
Kennedy Family: My sincere condolences to you all. May God keep you and provide comfort during this most difficult times. You will all be in my prayers. Wish I could be there today with you.