Jay Perrottet Niskey, 83, of Dallas, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, uncle and friend passed away Monday, May 16, 2022.
Jay was born to Jay Miller Niskey and Ervanna Hall Dutton Niskey, Nov. 30, 1938, in Ridley Park.
Jay was a devoted Master Mason, Mason Knights of Templar, Scottish Rite and an avid Boy Scout. He was a veteran of the Air National Guard and an active member of Shavertown United Methodist Church. He was the owner of Bowman Petroleum, Inc., and served as an officer of the National Oil Jobbers Association. He and his wife, Alice, enjoyed traveling to many different countries and passed that love down to their children and grandchildren. He enjoyed spending time with his family at their homes in Arizona and at Harveys Lake. Jay and Alice never missed an event for their grandchildren, whether it was a marching band competition, horse show or baseball or soccer game.
Jay is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Alice Barnhardt; and their two children and spouses, Susan Niskey and Jim Popp; Karen and Tom Gurzynski; and grandchildren and their families, Peri Niskey and Collin Green; Kyle Gurzynski; Sarah Gurzynski; Cory and Lauren Popp; Dana Popp; and great-grandchildren, Mira and Juniper Popp. He is also survived by his sisters, Marian Roy; and Jayne Niskey; as well as many nieces and nephews.