September 6, 1963- March 22, 2026
Jay (John) Tone Rassweiler will be remembered for his all-encompassing smile and gregarious and generous nature. Jay always offered a helping hand and could be counted on to do any project with enthusiasm.
He loved all animals, and they seemed to know how much he cared. Jay was a loving brother who knew how to give his family the best hugs.
Over the past few years Jay accepted diagnoses of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and cancer with grace. Jay died in the hospital on March 22, 2026, with his sister Janet and brother Michael by his side.
Jay was born to Anne Grace Dickason Rassweiler and John Hancock Rassweiler in Rye, NY on September 6, 1963. He graduated from the Forman School, CT, studied for his airframe and powerplant license at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and attended The Lewis School of Princeton.
He lived in Princeton NJ, and Coconut Grove and Daytona Beach, FL before settling in Waitsfield, VT. He was proud of becoming a Vermonter. He found work that suited him as ‘Top Jay’. He worked the top of the Sugarbush Gatehouse lift, greeting skiers cheerfully, keeping them safe, and constantly caring for ‘his’ ramp. Summers were spent doing the same job for mountain bikers, hikers, and “leaf peepers.”
He loved the town of Waitsfield and knew the best hikes and swimming holes. He happily explored the back roads in his Jeep. He did volunteer construction work with Habitat for Humanity and helped his brother Cliff and sister-in-law Marilyn care for their stallion Arisco. He enjoyed both riding and going for trail walks with Arisco. Jay loved to read, hike, swim and play frisbee golf.
Jay lived most recently in Hopewell, NJ close to his brother Michael and his father. Kind and thoughtful caregivers helped him through each day. Jay smiled a lot and walked to the coffee shop almost every day.
Jay is survived by his sister Janet (Casey), brothers Clifford (Marilyn) and Michael (Colleen), nephew Casey and many loving cousins and their children.
Family and friends will remember and celebrate Jay on Saturday, May 16, 2026. For more details and to RSVP, please email
In lieu of flowers please consider contributions to Habitat for Humanity.
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