Jay was a very nice guy. He always had a smile on his face no matter the circumstances. He was a true friend and he will always be remembered.  Yvonnie Scott

Very saddened to hear about Jason.  I grew up in Howard Beach and have fond memories of him.  My condolences to the entire family... 

Like everyone you know, we wish  we had one more visit.  Thankful for the time  you spent in our shop.  Rest easy Jay, we will continue to pray for your family. 

Mr. Lutz came out last year to catch a SC baseball game to watch a senior of his play. I could tell he knew baseball and he enjoyed supporting his student. I ran into him again this year at open house. He told my sophomore he’d be back out to catch a game. His students knew they were respected and that he cared. We’re praying for your family. Thank you for being an integral part of EagleNation.

please come back...
i never got the courage to say all my gratitude for you..

Hey George I hope you get to read this,
I just want to say you are the most luckiest guy in the entire universe. He was an incredible person, he would always talked about you and Patrick and the whole family. Everytime he did, he always had that bright smile about it. He truly loved you guys so much. He was like a father in my eyes too. A father I wished I had. We're going through this together. You're not alone. The whole world is here for you. If you need to talk to someone, shoot me a text. We all miss his coffee scented room, his obsession with baseball, just him too. I'm sure your dad is looking at us right now trying to cheer us up with his corny jokes. Mr. Lutz was the most luckiest man to have an awesome family too.

George, thank you. 


Mr. Lutz was one of the best teachers and people  I’ve ever met in my life. Rarely do you ever meet somebody with such comfort in communicating with people and not have any problems showing support even when it’s not given in return. I will miss him dearly. Thank you Mr. Lutz for all the great memories and best regards to the family. REST IN PARADISE!!

Jay is one of my oldest and closest friends. He always had my back no matter what up to this day I knew I could always count of him. I remember one time we went to see The Cure at Radio City Music Hall. He had tickets but I did not. So he went found a scalper traded in his 2 tickets and got 4 new ones so we could all sit together and see the show.  Since then there was not a show or a concert we did not see together. I know that when it is my time to go up he will be there with that smile on his face and tickets in hand. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER YOU ARE ONE OF THE GREAT ONES!

My father, sister and I, clearly remember this memory with Jay.  My dad always told the corniest jokes and told Jay one " what is Irish and stays out all summer?" ... "Pati-o Furniture".. I have never heard anyone laugh as hard as he did at that joke.  It was so full and hearty and just made you laugh too even if it wasn't the best joke... his laugh was infectious.  RIP Jay.  

All our love,
Patti Leonardo-Cacioppo, Michelle Leonardo & Vinny Leonardo



Our condolences and prayers are with the family. 
Charles & Cathy Koehler

Karen. George, Patrick and family - we are so sad to hear about Jays passing. We express our condolences and if we can do anything let us know.  Jay was the best of the best! He impacted so many kids in the classroom and on the baseball field.  We were blessed to know him and you all. He did everything the right way and is what youth sports is all about, someone to follow. 
The Casella’s 

Sending my condolences to the Lutz family. Jay was an amazing teacher who left lasting impressions on all of his students. I had the opportunity of being one of his students during his student teaching days and absolutely loved having him as an educator. He genuinely made learning fun and exciting! 11 years later and he still continues to have an impact on my life! He was a great person and even better Facebook friend. I will miss his posts and hilarious comments! Rest peacefully, Jay! 

Mr.Lutz was so much more than just a teacher to me. Someone who listened and actually wanted to help you through whichever situation you were going through. I would always visit him before baseball practice and we would always talk about life and those terrible Mets. He was also so proud of his children and loved talking about them. He made my senior year so much better even though I only had his class for half a semester my junior year. The impact he had on me and so many others will forever be remembered. He was a great teacher but an even better person. Much love Mr.Lutz, take care.

Jay was our beloved leader of the Social Studies department at South Cobb High School. As a department, we appreciated his fairness, kindness, and dedication to our students. When we saw Jay, we knew we would be greeted with  a warm smile, along with the best dad jokes. You will be missed. 

My condolences to the family especially George one of my favorite KSU Baseball Campers and Lesson Guys ever. Always enjoyed talking Baseball with Jay. Prayers 🙏 for the entire family. 

I wall miss my neighbor, Jay was a very special man! 
He would always brighten up your day with his smile, always willing to help you out in any way!
He will really be missed, my thoughts and prayers are with his wonderful family!!

Erich Pabst

OBITUARY

Jason "Jay" Christopher Lutz

June 5, 1975 – March 16, 2022

Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home and Memorial Park

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