Jay Antzakas

Jay Antzakas died peacefully on the afternoon of March 30, 2016, at Hospice Atlanta Center, as a result of gastric cancer.

Jay was born on January 1, 1956 in Athens Greece, to Maria and Iakovos Antzakas. He was educated in Greece and France, and immigrated to the United States in 1974 to attend the Ohio University of Broadcasting, where he earned a degree in radio and television station management.

Following graduation, he began his career as a video editor at WTCG, the fledgling Atlanta cable station soon to become SuperStationWTBS. In 1983, he left Turner Broadcasting System to co-found Television by Design, an early leader in the emerging field of motion graphic design. During his 30 year career as president of TVbD, the company grew to include a client list of over 100 television stations and networks throughout North America.

His passions were television broadcasting, and all things related to commercial aviation. He enjoyed nothing more than traveling the world, especially if it involved a new Boeing aircraft or an as yet unseen airport. His favorite destinations were always by the sea.

He is survived by his wife Melanie Goux, and her family; a half brother Nicholas Voyiatt, and his family; many cousins including his beloved cousin Christina Antzaka, and her family; his mother Maria Antzaka; and many dear friends around the world.

He had a brilliant mind, a loving heart, and was generous to a fault. He will be missed more than he ever realized.

A memorial gathering will be held in his honor in Atlanta, GA, at a date and place to be announced later in the year. Donations in his name may be made to Americans United for the Separation of Church and State, or American Civil Liberties Union ACLU.