Philip E. Jakeway, Jr., of Eastchester, NY on January 30, 2013. Beloved husband of Rita Z. Jakeway.
Loving father of Kathleen J. (Dan) Heist, Laureen M. Jakeway, Philip E. (Denise) Jakeway, III, Kevin W. Jakeway, Rita J. Bigelow and Brian M. Jakeway. Devoted Grandfather of 13 and Great grandfather of 2. Brother of James, Rosemarie and Sandy. Mr. Jakeway was Chairman of Wilfred American Educational Corp. which provided career training to over a half a million students nation-wide with a job placement rate exceeding 90 percent. Wilfred Academy, the first cosmetology school in the U.S., was founded by his father-in- law, William Zentler in 1918. Born on June 24, 1924 in Kalamazoo, MI, he was a three sport star athlete in high school and college. He was selected to the All-East basketball squad for his play at Villanova University. Mr. Jakeway went on to earn an MBA at the University of Michigan. He served proudly as a Naval Officer in the Pacific in WWII. Mr. Jakeway was a Knight of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and the Order of the Holy Sepulchre. He served as President of the Fathers’ Clubs at Iona Prep and the School of the Holy Child, as well as the California Ridge Civic Association. Calling hours at the Fred H. McGrath and Son Funeral Home Bronxville, between the hours of 1 to 4 pm Sunday. Mass of Christian Burial Immaculate Conception Church, Tuckahoe, NY on Monday, February 4, at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Solving the Mystery of Autism Foundation (12 James Road Harrison, NY 10528), co-founded by Mr. Jakeway.
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