Eliseo “Jay” Vergara
August 18, 1953 - October 17, 2024
Our Beloved, Eliseo “Jay” Vergara, unexpectedly passed on October 17, 2024. Jay was born on August 18, 1953 to his parents, Eliseo Vergara and Providencia Acevedo Bonilla, and lovingly raised by his mom, step-father, Hugo Mercado, and “Pop,” Don Ciro. He met and married the love of his life, Ursi Vergara. Jay and Ursi shared a beautiful love story built on faith, family, and friends.
Everyone who knew Jay understood that his family meant the world to him. He was a dedicated father to his only daughter, Elyse Baerga, and her husband, Jose Mike Baerga. He took immense joy in loving and watching his three grandchildren, Michael, Jordan, and Jacob grow. Jay’s daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren brought so much love and happiness to his life and he cherished any moments that they all shared together.
He was a loyal and faithful husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend. Jay dedicated his life to making the lives of those he loved more fulfilled and strived to leave a lasting impact on each person’s heart he touched. He was known for his generosity, courageous heart, storytelling, comedy, faith, and compassion for anyone in need.
Jay spent his career serving as the Deputy Chief of the NYC Sanitation Department for nearly 30 years. He was an avid sports fan who loved competition and was always loyal to the NY Giants, win or lose, and all of the NY sports teams. Jay loved to observe nature, loved eating good food, traveling, dancing, and a good opportunity to get into a debate.
He is survived by his wife Ursi; daughter, Elyse; son-in-law, Mike; his grandchildren, Michael, Jordan, and Jacob; and his sister, Nancy Mercado.
Jay’s legacy will always be how he made people feel, how passionately he loved, the time and memories spent with those he loved, and his golden heart.
A funeral service for family and friends will be held 9 am on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 275 East Main Street, Middletown, DE, where a visitation will follow from 10 am until 1 pm. Interment will be held privately.
Sue Aichinger
He was a great soul. Loved his kindness, friendly smile. My heart is hurting for Ursi and his beloved family
Dolores Johnson
My thoughts and prayers are with Ursi and the family,
Jay’s eulogy is so true about his love for family and friends and his kindness with helping others. He will be missed by many, always remembered and never forgotten!
With My Deepest Sympathy, Dolores Johnson 🙏
Marci Voss
Ursi, my dear friend, I am so very sorry to hear of Jay’s passing. He was a very sweet man and good person 🙏🏼 I am thinking of you, Elyse and family ♥️ Please know you are all in my prayers.
Tina Speller-Brown
My deepest condolences to you and your family R.I.P Mr.Jay.
Glenn/Debbie Iannatto
We are very sad to hear of Jay’s passing. What a terrific man! Enjoyed many laughs, when Jay would join us on annual ski trips to Lake Placid. Happy to have been able to speak with him recently, and it was just by chance. It was great hearing from him, and nice to hear him gush about his love for his family. Our sincere condolences Ursi and family.
James Lewis
R.I.P Mr Vegara you went to soon man you were one of the chilliest guys I met and coolest loving caring and funniest you never be forgotten in the shop or us guys at the shop your in are hearts you really hurt us with this one man you’ll be missed.🖤
Jessica Nichols
Prayers & love from the Nichols family.
Janet Jarrell
Elyse, I didn’t know your dad as well as you and your mom, but to know you two, I know he had to be a wonderful, kind man. My heart goes out to you, to your family and to your mom. May God give you strength and may your love for each other provide support through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all now and for the times ahead.🙏🙏🙏
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Love you.❤️
Debbie wicks
I am thinking of you and your family as you travel on your journey without your dear dad. He was a wonderful man and so caring. May God give you strength to face the days ahead, knowing that you will be with him again in heaven ✝️🙏♥️
June Wicks
My heart aches for you. I’m sorry for your loss. I’m praying that you and your wonderful family will be covered in prayers 🙏
Jennifer Rivera
Jay u will be so missed u had the most biggest smile and a heart of gold you will never be forgotten. love always From all of us Tony, Gloria, Anthony, Michelle, and baby Jen
Joe McCarthy & Tony York
Whether we saw each other in person or FaceTime, he would always say Joe and Tony in such a happy excited way, It always made us feel the love and positive light he was. He had a brightness, was the life of the party and always brought more food than there were people to make sure we all ate well & amazing food. He will be missed greatly! May you rest in Peace brother! Ursi, Elyse, Mikey and the entire family, our Hearts and Prayers go out to you and we send our deepest condolences!! ❤️
Little Nancy & Jose Fernandez
Ernie, Elyse and family,
Our deepest sympathies. He will never be forgotten. He’s storytelling and his humor will always be in our hearts and memories. May he rest in peace with his love ones in heaven. 🙏
Rob Rumfelt
My deepest heart filled condolences to the Vergara family, and I pray God comforts you and guides your family in this time of deep sorrow.
Jay you left this world way to soon, and you will truly missed. You always made us laugh, and no matter the issue you always treated all of us with respect. You presented us with challenges usually with minimum notice; but you always provided us with plenty of laughs and conversation. You were a great customer of ours, but more importantly an amazing friend to us all.
Jay you will be deeply missed by us all, and will always hold a place deep with in our hearts.
Plácido dos Santos
I extend my deepest sympathy to Ursi, Elyse and to the entire family. My heart and prayers are with you all today and always. Love, Zito.