HERKIMER-Marc Allen Jacquays age 45, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday afternoon May 3, 2020 in his home. He was born on September 30, 1975 in Herkimer, son of the late Angelo N. and Shirley Bubb Jacquays. A lifelong area resident he was raised and educated in Herkimer. On December 31, 1999 he was united in marriage to the former Laura Flansburg in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Herkimer.
Marc first worked for the Union Fork and Hoe Company in Frankfort; then Kelly's Contractors of Little Falls, Precision Polish in Frankfort and currently was employed as a Civil Tech for Empire Telecom in Syracuse.
Marc was a member of the Herkimer American Legion Post # 38. Marc had a special love for the outdoors, in his leisure time enjoyed fishing. To those who knew Marc, will never forget a down to earth, hard-working, compassionate man who would give you the shirt off his back. His happiest times were spent with his family and friends, Marc will be sadly missed by all.
He is survived by his wife Laura, and their daughter, Sophia A. Jacquays of Newport, son Richard A. Mergenthaler, grandson, Matthew "CJ" Mergenthaler, of Herkimer, son, Daniel A. Jacquays and daughter, Victoria A. Jacquays, both of Walton, four brothers, James J. Jacquays and his wife Debby, William Jacquays and his wife Colleen, Michael Jacquays and his significant other Suzie Tolman, Donald Jacquays, three sisters, Kirsten Entwistle and her significant Joe Talcot, Deborah Johnson and her significant other James J. Donohoe and Linda Jacquays, his, along with many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
His funeral service and interment were private with Pastor H. Ed Reed officiating. For those who wish, expressions of sympathy may be made with memorial donations to a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements were made with Fenner Funeral Home, Inc., Herkimer.