Jake David Jacoby

Jake “David” Jacoby 83 passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, after a long illness at home surrounded by his loving family.

Jake is survived by his wife of 58 years Janet Jacoby, his sons Mark (Brandie), Joseph and his wife Laura, his grandchildren, Dylan Zimmer (Malia), Sierra Jacoby, Codey Lovelace (Amanda), Ashley Vandebogart (William), Brian Watson (Connie), several nieces and nephews, and several great grandchildren. He also is survived by his sister, Sandy Bush, and sister in law Kathy Kilts.

He is predeceased by his parents Jake and Alice Jacoby, Kyle Brooks Cundy, and Andy Brooks.

Jake loved his family very much, as well as several nieces and nephews, most especially his nephew Bob Kilts.

He also had a special friendship with Don and Bonnie Fenton, his neighbors. Jake worked at Cornell University Vet School for 44 years. He was a member of the Brooktondale Fire Department for many years. He loved playing horseshoes, and doing scratch offs.

Special thanks to Jake’s nurse Sherrie Ryan and Hospice nurses’ Fran, Edna and Barb.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Brooktondale Fire Department, and Hospice of Ithaca.

We also share a sincere thank you to Perkins Funeral Home for all the support!

Family will have a private celebration of life service at a later date.