Obituary of Jesus E. Ayala

Jesus (Jay) E. Ayala, 73, passed away on April 12, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Anna for 40 years; loving father of Jeanette and Dorothy; cherished brother of Martha Delcid, Norma Clarke and her husband Ivan Velez and Angelica Naventa; dear uncle of Jaime Naventa and his wife Karen, Cathy Naventa, Stephanie Naventa-Lopez and her husband Izzy, Kristal Naventa, Fernando Clarke, Gilson Clarke and his wife Samira, Cheryl Clarke, and Ivana Velez. Mr. Ayala was born and raised in Peru. He came here in 1973 to live the American dream. He lived in Brooklyn for several years before settling in Staten Island in 1980. He was a talented and passionate Sign Designer, and proud business owner of Metro Signs Co., for 32 years. He had a heart of gold and spending time with his family meant everything to him. He enjoyed walks in the park with his wife, traveling, crossword puzzles, reading and you tubing. His love, smile and laughter were contagious. He had an inquisitive mind, a devoted soccer fan, dance moves like no other, and everyone that met him would say, he was the "life of the party." Anything you needed, you could count on Jay. He is very much missed and will live in our hearts forever. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, 4/17/2021 at 10:30 am at the church of Our Lady of Pity, 1616 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314. Interment to follow in St. Peter's Cemetery