Virginia Beach – Philip Adam Jaskowiak, 81, passed away on Sept. 22, 2011. Philip, also known as T.O. and Mr. Jay, was born Sept. 21, 1930 in Chesapeake, VA. He was the son of the late Adam and Cecelia Jaskowiak.
Phil grew up in the Bowers Hill section of Chesapeake and graduated from Deep Creek High School in 1948. He enlisted in the Army in 1948 and served in the Korean War as an artillery gunner and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant First Class in 1952.
Phil earned his Bachelors degree from Virginia Tech in 1959 and began teaching for Norfolk Public Schools. He returned to Virginia Tech in 1969 and earned his Master’s Degree in Education. Philip finished out his career as a Job Placement Coordinator with NPS and retired in 1986.
He is survived by two sons, Michael Jaskowiak and his wife Ronda, and Randy Hollowell and his wife Brigitte; his sisters Doris Barkley and Majola Latham and her husband Louis, eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his sister Theresa Sinnot and brother-in-law Craig Barkley.
The family will receive friends at Family Choice Funeral Home, 5401 Indian River Rd, Virginia Beach, VA from 6 to 8pm on Wednesday, Sept 28. A graveside service will be held at Albert G. Horton Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Rd, Suffolk on Thursday, September 29th at 11:00 am.
Thank you for your service to our country Mr. Jay.
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Mike and family so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I hope knowing that he is at peace now helps at this hard time. Keeping all in our prayers.
June Horn abd Albert Robinson
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.
Bill & Kathy Smith
You will be missed so much grandpa. I love you with all my heart. You will always be in my thoughts and in my heart. You in a better place now. I love you grandpa. -kayla hollowell
Sorry for your loss. I remember Mike bringing his Dad to Cox and showing him around. It was an honor meeting him.
Wes
Phil,you are like a grampa to me and I love you very much! I remember when Kelli and I were young and you would bring us breakfast or take us out to lunch and to your pool to go swimming. You always made me laugh! :)You will always be in my heart! Love you grampa!
I send my deepest sympathy to the Jaskowiak family and friends. Every time I saw Mr.Jaskowiak he had a bright smile on his face and was ever so friendly. He would light up the room with his kind and gentle spirit. I give high praise to his son Michael for always being there with him for his doctor visits (Dr. S. Caplan/ Dr. M. Sperling). Michael, you had a lot patience and I could see in your father’s eyes that he appreciated you for being by his side. It was a pleasure knowing him and the family at Gastroenterology Associates(med tow) will deeply miss him. God bless. Wanda
We are praying for you and your family to have the comfort and peace of God in your time of loss.
Randy & Georgia
I am so sorry to read about the passing of Mr. Jay. I had him as a teacher at Norview High in 1966-67, and he was a wonderful teacher and person. I have thought about him often over the years, since he made such an impression on me as a dedicated teacher who inspired his students. May you rest in Peace Mr. Jay.
I worked with “Mr. Jay” in the Job Placement office for several years. Sorry to hear about his death. Have obligations on Wed. evening and unable to attend.
My deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Jay. I taught with him at Norview High in the late 60’s and 70’s. He was a very likeable man who was a friend to everyone. He will be missed by all those who knew him.
I think of him in silence,
No eyes can see me weep;
But still within my aching heart,his memory I forever keep.
Miss and love you Dad
Brigitte Hollowell
Randy, Michael, and families
We are so sorry for your loss. May you find peace in each passing day and comfort in knowing how much he was loved by others.
We’ll miss you so much! We love you and will always remember to celebrate your life. Thanks for being such an important part of ours.
I knew Phil for over 50 years. We had the same job, only in different school divisions. During this time we developed a lasting friendship that would extend well into our retirement years. I always loved the time we could spend together talking and reminiscing about old times. I found Phil to be a very dedicated teacher, always putting his students first. I could always depend upon him whenever I needed advice and direction for serving my students. I will always remember Phil as a kind and warm person who dearly loved his family and always wanted to talk about them. He was a special person and a positive presence to all who knew him. I will surely miss him in time to come. Jack Frith
Unsere gedanken sind bei euch in eurem schmerz und trauer.
Sorry for your loss.
Sybille, Thomas, Michelle, Dominik, Lars und bjoern.
Marburg Germany
Though we try to prepare,
we are never prepared enough,
but there is a compassionate God in heaven
who sees, who cares, who comforts.
May you feel God’s presence
as you grieve the loss of your father.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Ross and Jane Selby
We are sorry for your loss,
with deepest sympathy, our prayers are with you.