Joseph Harry "Jay" Norris, IV.
June 21, 1979 ~ July 29, 2022
Joseph Harry Norris IV, “Jay”, 43, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on July 29, 2022 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on June 21, 1979, he was the son of Joseph Harry Norris III of Leonardtown, MD and the late Jannette Norris. Jay is survived by his sisters, Kelly Loveless of Loveville, MD and Kristin Caton of Leonardtown, MD.
Jay was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident. He graduated from Leonardtown High School in 1997.
Jay’s fighting yet gentle spirit touched and inspired so many. Jay overcame many obstacles and achieved milestones that were declared impossible, but, most importantly, Jay was independent and a dedicated member to his community.
His achievements include graduating with a Maryland High School Diploma in June 1997, being a productive member of society with 18 years of service to BJs Wholesale Club, receiving honors of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus on February 20, 2016, recognized for ten years of service to St. Mary’s County Parks and Recreation in November 2018, and serving mass locally at St. Aloysius Catholic Church and the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. to celebrate those with special needs.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 10:00 AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD, with Father David Beaubien officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Christopher Norris, Jason Bean, Gary Farrell, Maverick, Eric Donnelly, and Stephen Norris. Honorary pallbearers will be William Loveless and Logan Caton.
Donations in memory of Jay can be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association or to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington.
The family is requesting to please wear mask.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.mgfh.com.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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My family sends the deepest condolences, we are truly sorry for your loss, Jay was very special, we went to school together, Me and my brother both knew him, it’s so tragic, he had such a amazing sole
Again we are truly sorry, Jaunita and My brother Joseph Raemsch
My family sends the deepest condolences, we are truly sorry for your loss, Jay was very special, we went to school together, Me and my brother both knew him, it’s so tragic, he had such a amazing soul Again we are truly sorry, Jaunita and My brother Joseph Raemsch
Chipper and family, my sincerest condolences at this sad time.
Chipper and family, I am so sorry for your loss of Jay, my heart breaks for all of you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest condolences go to chipper family friends and Chris and family I’m so sorry to hear about Jay he was like a husband to me I loved him so very much he understood me we talked a lot on messenger we went on a first date since I was living with my aunt until I moved and I’ve been trying to get back however with him since I moved but then all the Covid hit and I hadn’t had a chance this came so suddenly I had been torn apart for quite a few days about the passing of Jay I loved him like a husband And a friend he meant the world to me and I’m going to miss him Jay you are an angel of God you’re my angel I will never forget you till we meet again one day in heaven you made me laugh you made me smile I had never been happier in my life without a good friend go rest in peace my good friend and you are at peace jay Go rest high on that Mountain
Sending my condolences to the Norris family. I will miss seeing Jay and our daily sayings of “What’s Up” to each other. As well as him always asking me who the band was for the month. We both shared our love for music. He was such a sweet young man. He will surely be missed here at Cedar Lane.
My condolences go to the family and friends of jay and Chris and family jay was a wonderful friend that I could have he was one of kind and I loved jay very much my he rest in pice
Our sincerest condolences to your family. We are grateful to Jay for his willingness to serve at Mass as a Cross Bearer. He was quite an inspiration to us and our children, and we will miss seeing him at Mass . God bless you all and be assured of our prayers for your family at this difficult time.
My sorrow at Jay’s passing is not something I can put into words. My prayers and love go out to Kristen and your family at this most painful and challenging time.
I will always have fond memories of Jay.
My prayers to all of Jay’s family and friends. When Jay was a young boy , he would come over to my mother yard in Tudor Hall and spend hours swinging and singing. This brought my mother great happiness every day. She so enjoyed his visits.
Sending my sincere condolences to Jay’s family and friends. We will miss our Cross Bearer at Saturday evening mass. Jay was a true Shepard. Praying for Jay, his family and friends. May our Lord wrap his loving arms around you during this time.
Chip, very sorry to hear of your son’s passing, you are in my prayers.
My condolences go out to the family Of jay he was a really good friend to me he always made me laugh and put a smile on my face we met each other on Facebook and he loved it when I would sing and act like a comedian and do TV shows and he would always watch me when I go live he would laugh we share good times with each other through the Internet and we met each other for the first time at the library which I will never forget that day Jay will be missed and I was shocked when I heard that it was him But he’s with the heavenly angels now he’s with God now he’s not suffering anymore I just want to share a photo for memory
My sincere condolences to “Mayor” Chip
Norris and family. Jay was known throughout Leonardtown and he will be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincere condolences to the family. Jay was always a kind and respectful person. He will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Chip and your girls as you deal with Jay’s sudden passing. Know that he is with the Lord and Jan and Becky watching over you and his sisters.
May God bless and keep you in his loving care during this most difficult time. Cherish those precious memories and remember that he will always be with you. One day you will be together again.
Kelly,and family,so sorry to hear of your brothers passing,thoughts and prayers to you and your family.