Joseph J. Binsfeld (Jay) was reunited in heaven with his wife Mary Patricia (Pat) on Friday, November 2nd, 2018. Jay was born November 25th, 1935 in Green Bay, Wisconsin and was raised in Brillion, Wisconsin.
Jay received his Bachelor of Science degree from Marquette School of Business Administration in 1958. He then received his Juris Doctorate from Marquette University School of Law in 1961.
Subsequently, he attended Graduate School and received his MBA from Indiana University in 1967.
While in law school, Jay met and married Mary Patricia (Pat) on June 7th, 1958. Jay and Pat moved to Phoenix, Arizona with their five children in 1974.
Jay was proud of many accomplishments, most notably his family, earning his Eagle Scout, receiving his law degree from Marquette and building a successful and respected insurance agency. Jay was a man of faith and was a dedicated servant to his church and community.
Jay founded General Southwest Insurance Agency over 45 years ago. The business continues today run by three of his children; Joe, John and Dave. Jay and Pat both enjoyed travel immensely and saw many parts of the world together during their 45 years of marriage. Jay and Pat were also known for dancing a mean Polka!
Being an Eagle Scout, service to community was extremely important to Jay. During his 44 years in Phoenix, Jay served the following organizations: St. Theresa Catholic Parish, St. Luke’s Foundation, St. Mary’s Food Bank, The Phoenicians, The Foundation for Senior Living (FSL), Arizona Country Club, Knights of Malta, Assistance League of Phoenix, Christ Child Society, and Rotary to mention only a few. Luxembourg American Cultural Society was honored to have Jay as a founding member and a member of the original Board of Directors. Joseph Binsfeld was passionate about his Luxembourg ancestry and without Jay’s support and vision the LACS would not be the thriving organization that it is today.
After Pat passed away in 2003, Jay was blessed to have developed a loving relationship with Susan Thomas. Jay and Susan had mutual interests in traveling, business and spending time with family. They were inseparable companions.
Jay is survived by his children Joe (Andrea), Julie (Philip), John (Angela), Paul (Donna), Dave (Lisa), his eight grandchildren Dustin, Jacqueline, Nina, Paul Jr (PJ), Chris, Sam, Allison and Luke, his special friend Susan, his sister Ginny Kershek and his brother Richard Binsfeld.
A Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 P.M. with a Scripture Service at 6:30 P.M. on Thursday, November 8th at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 9th at 2:30 PM at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 5045 E Thomas Road, Phoenix with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Assistance League of Phoenix, 9224 N 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020 in the name of Jay Binsfeld.
Steven R Mendelsohn
So sorry to hear about your family and friends loss. Jay was a great mentor and man.
May his name be for a blessing.
RIP Jay
Andrea Angulo Gutierrez
I am so very sorry to learn of the loss of your Patriarch. I wish you all comfort and peace during this time.
Lawrence W Dubreuil
To the Binfeld Family, my deepest condolences on the Passing of your Father, It is and Never will be a Easy for one to lose a Family member or Friend….
Saints of God, come to Joseph’s aid!
Come to meet him, Angels of the Lord!
Receive his soul and present him to God the Most High.
May Christ, who called you, take you to himself;
May Angels lead you to Abraham’s side.
Give Joseph eternal rest, O Lord,
and may your light shine on him forever…
Angioletta Di Giacomo
To Paul, Donna, Jacqueline and PJ and to the Binsfeld family, we would like to express our deepest condolescence for your loss.
We regret not to be closer in this sad moment, but we think of you all.
Paolo, Angioletta, Martina and Lorenzo Di Giacomo
Rhonda Kauffroath
Dave and I are saddened by the loss of your father. We send our deepest sympathy and love to you and your family. Dave and Rhonda Kauffroath, Greeley, CO
Henry and Josephine Svendblad
Josephine and I send our condolences and love to your entire family!
Beverly Arrowood
We are so sorry for the loss to your family and also the Insurance industry. We offers you prayers and thoughts during this difficult time
Stacy Quevedo
Prayers for comfort and healing during this difficult time.
Kristen Doyle
I’m so sorry for the loss of your father. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and help you through this difficult time.
David Zukerman
To the loving family of Jay Binsefield. Jay is so compassionate in his endeavors. I viewed his actions with St Mary’s Foodbank. My thoughts are with you. Love to All.
Mary Hannon
Dear Binsfeld Family, Please accept my condolences for your loss. I regret that I didn’t know your father. He must have been a very special person. My thoughts and prayers and with you at this very difficult time.
Kendra Elliott
Aaron & I, are very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our condolences to your family. We will be praying for God’s comfort and peace, to you all during this difficult time.
Vicky Brooks
I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord bless you and keep you in this time of sorrow, reminding you of treasured memories, and the gift of shared love. I will be praying for the strength of you and your family.
Denise Knope
Please accept my deep sympathy on the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Anna M.
Jay’s dry sense of humor and quiet confidence will be greatly missed.
I have a clear memory of a visit at Picasso’s museum in Barcelona. Jay went through it in 10 minutes and then he stated “1907 is when Picasso went nuts”.
So sorry I won’t be able to attend the service.
A big hug from Rome to Joe, Julie, John, Paul, Dave and their families.
Neil Balter
Hi Paul, I’m so sorry for you and your family, although your father has passed, the memories will never leave your heart.
Robert And Mary Wedge
The Wedge Family, Robert, Mary, Karen and Peggy, send our deepest condolences to the Binsfeld Family on the loss of your father. We will always remeber the wonderful times we had together.
Charlotte (Charlie) Buckles
Jay was a wonderful and patient boss, a mentor and a very dear friend, working as his assistant at General Southwest was my sincere honor for over10 years. He loved sharing his funny memories about his family as they grew to be adults, the pictures of his travels, and laughing at my difficulty in
trying to read his tiny handwriting when typing dictation for him.
He was a man of honor and one of the greatest man of kindness I have ever known.
I know God has welcomed you home and your memory will always be a part of my heart.
Charlotte (Charlie) Buckles
I worked for Jay as his assistant for 10+ years…he was my boss, my mentor and a dear friend.
During these years, he shared funny stories about his children’s growing years, memories of his various work experiences, his travel experiences and even the many times laughing about my inability to read his tiny hand writing.
I will greatly miss this man of honor, patience, and love for others. I know God is welcoming you home and one day we will meet again.
Jim Magrogan
Dave and family,
Very sorry to hear about the loss of your dear father.
Jerry Franzmeier
Binsfeld Family,
Terry and I send our love, thoughts and prayers to you all. I consider myself very lucky to have known him and I will always treasure the time we spent with him in Belize last year where I was able to really get to know and talk with him over an extended period of time. Jay’s love and compassion for others, which was shown over and over by his work here on earth, was amazing and his wit, wisdom and guidance will be missed by many. He will be forever in our memories and hold a special place in our hearts.
Carolina Barrezueta
Mr. Binsfeld was always so kind every time we met. He welcomed me to this country since the moment we met. He was calm, serene but very confident and strong. His conversations were funny, interesting, and kind.
The family Binsfeld is blessed to have had him as a father, grandfather and father in law.
My heart and thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time.
Jim Marsh
Dear Dave;
I am so heart broken to hear of your Dad’s passing. I will miss him immensely here at Scottsdale Waterfront. Deb and I send our prayers to your entire family.
Sincerely,
Jim Marsh
Dave Ranes
On behalf of Statewide Insurance Corp and the entire insurance industry, we are very sorry for your loss. Men of Joseph’s stature are hard to come by but we know that your family is strong and will move forward all the better for having him in your life.
Jared Russell
I never had the pleasure to meet Mr. Binsfeld but I can tell from the family he raised that he was something special. Your family is in our thoughts.
-J and G
Sue Espinoza
Joe, sorry to hear about your Dad. May he rest peacefully. Sending prayers to you and your family.
Mark Pancrazi
Dear Binsfeld Family,
We are sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prays are with you all.
Sincerely,
Pancrazi Clan in Yuma