John "Jay" J Kretzler, Jr , VRHS Class of 1989
John "Jay" Kretzler, Jr. age, 46 passed away on Saturday January 21, 2017 at memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side. br> br> Jay was born in Albany on March 24, 1970 and was a lifelong resident of Rensselaer. He was a graduate of Rensselaer High School. Jay Bird was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan, enjoyed baseball as well and was a Baltimore Oriole fan. br> br> Son of Sharon Kretzler and the late John J. Kretzler; brother of William (Lisa) Peasley, Paul Peasley and Kirstin (Kent) Kretzler; uncle of William Peasley, Jr., Cassondra Peasley, Kayla (Chris) Meissner, Matthew Peasley, Eric Peasley, Jenna Meissner, Cody Meissner, Alexandra Peasley, Aaron Hornburger and Alexis Hornburger; great-uncle of Ava Peasley and Jaelyn Vandeputte. br> br> Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Greenbush. br> br>