Jeffrey D. Zayas of Woodstock, VT passed away on January 28, 2026 at the age of 50 years old. Born April 12, 1975 in Bellows Falls, VT, to Richard and Linda (Karkut) Zayas he is survived by his wife Amy, and children Keira, Ethan, and Zachary as well as brother Kevin Zayas of Concord, NH and partner Beth, and brother David Zayas and wife Stephanie of Boise, Idaho, along with  several nieces and nephews and extended family members.  Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Linda.

He was a graduate of Bellows Falls Union High School and The Gemological Institute of America and a certified Jeweler Gemologist. He began working in the jewelry industry at Harty Jewelers in Bellows Falls, VT and then at Stephen L. Singer in New York, NY. He had a specialty with estate jewelry at Pearce Jewelers in West Lebanon, NH. Jeff owned Zayas Jewelers for several years in Woodstock, VT and was a partner in Beneficial Estate Buyers in Philadelphia, PA for many years.

Jeff was an avid skier and was a ski patroller for many winters at Okemo Mountain. He also enjoyed hiking, biking, the outdoors, eating out, and trying  new recipes at home. Jeff loved to have fires in the backyard while  listening to his favorite music.  Taking family vacations, especially to Block Island, RI and Vieques, PR, was one of his favorite things.

A celebration of life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Woodstock Food Shelf on his behalf.