"I just recently learned of Jeremy's passing. My condolences to his family and friends. My heart aches for this great guy who I had the pleasure of knowing for a short time. Fly high, Jeremy. Sincerely, Maryanne "
In loving memory of
Jeremy Joseph McKolay
March 18, 1975 - December 5, 2022
Jeremy Joseph McKolay was an Amazing Person and Larger than Life! He passed away unexpectedly on December 5, 2022 at the age of 47.
He was born on March 18, 1975 in Warren, MI to Joseph and Jane McKolay and attended Notre Dame High School (Class of '93) and attended Northwestern Michigan College. After college, Jeremy went onto become a Plastic Injection Molding Engineer.
Jeremy was a True Sportsman. He was an Avid Hunter, Angler, and Collector of Rare Artifacts. Jeremy loved to cook for family & friends and host barbeque cookouts & bonfires at his Summer Home in Northern Michigan.
Jeremy is survived by: his Mother Jane; Sister Jenifer Patricia Taylor (Charles Taylor); His Nieces, Gwen Taylor, Payton (Goddaughter) Baron & Ellie Yezback; His Nephews, Ashton Baron & Jayden Yezback; Jeremy was also known as "The Favorite Uncle" to all of His Nephews & Nieces.
The Visitation for Jeremy will take place on Wednesday, December 14th from 4-8pm at Chas. Verheyden, Inc., 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Park (Located S.W. of Cadieux at the foot of Outer Dr.).
Funeral Services will take place Thursday, December 15th with a gathering from 9:30am until the time of Mass, 10:00am, at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church, 157 Lake Shore Rd., Grosse Pointe Farms.
We miss him. We will miss the amazing person and friend he has become to many.
Jeremy's infectious enthusiasm and zest for life will be missed by all. Jeremy was a positive influence and welcomingly and warmly embraced everyone he knew.
In Jeremy's Memory, please send all donations to St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church, Grosse Pointe Farms.
Jeremy will be remembered as A Best Friend to Many and All of God's Creatures!
Tributes
"I miss you Brother! Merry Christmas! Love you - Sis"
"This message is for Jeremy's mom and sister (Jane and Jennifer) it has been a very long time since I have seen you both but I wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you both yesterday. My mom (Cecilia) said it was a beautiful tribute to Jeremy and wow what a turnout of friends and family for him. I am so very sorry for your loss, I cannot imagine how hard it must be. My prayers are with you. Sincerely, Gina Rondelez"
"Jeremy was the best uncle I ever had and the greatest happiest man I ever had known, when you saw him you would always feel some joy in my heart that just made me fell happy and when you would see him you?d be having the worst day and he would make you feel the happiest."
"We will miss you and your zest for life! RIP Jeremy! Peter and Julie Mckolay ????????"
"Jeremy was a kind, friendly, wonderful person, and I will miss him on camping trips. Heaven is getting a good guy. My prayers for his many friends and family."
"I will forever remember Jeremy as a kind and gentle soul! He was always smiling and had such a wonderful intellectual ? mind. "
"Our deepest sympathy to Jane, Jenifer & all of Jeremy's extended family. You are in our thoughts & prayers. Jer, we will miss you! ? Bud & Cheryl "
"Jer, I've known you from the day you were born. You were such a great man, so kind and such fun. Your passing is a loss to all who were lucky enough to know you. Sadly, they say only the good die young, and that must be why we lost you,. Aunt Rosie."
"My heart goes out to Jane and Jenifer and the entire Mckolay family. Jeremy was such a nice, loving man and was always so wonderful to me. My condolences on your tremendous loss?"
"I can't believe you're gone! Jeremy, my wonderful cousin, you were always so kind and loving and respectful. You always took time to acknowledge everyone at the family gatherings and always had that beautiful smile. I can't help but be a little angry now but I can't argue with God's will. You will be missed so much by all who knew you. I love you cousin. See you on the other side one day.
Cousin Sandy "