Jay Alan Segal, 62, of San Francisco, lost his 30-year battle with AIDS on February 7 with family at his side. He was born June 1, 1949 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Harriet and Sheridan Segal. He attended St. Louis Park High School in St. Louis Park, Minnesota and the University of Minnesota. During his adult life, he also lived in Milwaukee and Chicago.
Jay is survived by two sisters, Sharon Abelson of St. Louis Park and Rivian Bass of Denver; brother-in-law, Sam Abelson; two nephews, Shawn and Jesse Abelson; and beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his partner, David Haggard.
A short memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 31 at 1 p.m. in the National AIDS Memorial Grove (Golden Gate Park) near the Falls. After the service, an informal gathering to celebrate Jay's life will be held at the Cliff House.
Jay's name will be added to the Circle of Friends in the National AIDS Memorial Grove and unveiled on World AIDS Day, December 1, 2012. Donations may be made to Maitri Compassionate Care or Project Open Hand.