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Jason DeFazio Obituary
Three months ago, Jason DeFazio married the girl who had a crush on him in high school. He was a linebacker on the Curtis High School football team on Staten Island; Michele Moss was a cheerleader, about three years his junior. She was in love with him; he had no idea.
But when they met by happenstance at the Jersey Shore three years ago, he paid attention. He wondered aloud how he had missed her in the first place. No matter. The relationship Ms. Moss had dreamed of as a teenager blossomed under a star-filled sky.
Now he is gone again. Mr. DeFazio, 29, worked as a bond trader at Cantor Fitzgerald on the 104th floor of the north tower. Mrs. DeFazio is heartbroken that they did not have a chance to raise children. She will miss the chutzpah that helped him work his way from the mailroom to the trading floor.
"He was a joy to be around," Mrs. DeFazio said. "He made crazy faces that made everyone laugh. He was the type of person I could bring to meet new friends and he got along with everybody."
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Elizabeth
September 11, 2024
Writing this today, Jason, I have never met you but I always hope on here to see the updates from your Mom and Dad. My heartaches for them, I heard your name called and I saw someone holding your poster. May God bless you and your loved ones. You will never be Forgotten.
Nate,karen Huston
September 17, 2023
As 9/11 passes once again you and your family are remembered in our prayers
Julie W
September 12, 2023
We found you at the Memorial Fountain while visiting NY. I felt such deep grief upon seeing our American Flag burnt up, and the wall with all the thousands of people that were lost, and thinking of the families left behind. I know you are nearby to your family and friends, I hope they know that too. I just wanted to come back to let you know we will never forget... God bless your family and friends...
Lynn Winslow
September 12, 2023
Jason, you are unforgettable! God bless you in heaven ! You are missed greatly!! But the promise of the Lord is that we will all, His children, be together again for eternity!!Amen
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Chris Eckert
September 11, 2023
God bless
Carole Hasz
September 12, 2021
Dear Rose and Jimmy, in September 2018, my son James and I went for the first time to the 9/11 Memorial site in New York City and found Jason's name to place flowers at the site. My deepest regards to you both, Carole
Carole Hasz
September 12, 2021
Dear Rose and Jimmy, my prayers and my thoughts are with you especially at the 20th year of your son's horrible death. Warmest regards to you both and your granddaughters.
Best wishes, Carole (your neighbors' cousin)
Julie W
September 11, 2021
I just want you to know that I am very sorry for what happened, and that my heart hurts for your loved ones. I only know you from finding you're name at the Memorial Fountain. I feel that unity is important, and I want you to know after all these years, you are not forgotten and I want your loved ones to know that they are in our thoughts and prayers today...
Sharon Geil
September 11, 2021
Dear Jason, I can't believe it has been 20 years since you were taken from your family, relatives and friends. You are truly missed by everyone but never forgotten. It is still hard to believe that this has happened to so many people and touched many families. I know you and Michael are looking down at your parents and family.
Love, Aunt Sharon
Lynn Winslow
September 9, 2021
Dear Jay, it's the 20th anniversary of that terrible tragedy that took you and many others from your families. We prayed in our church group Tuesday for all of the families whose loved ones were taken away on that tragic day. That day will never be forgotten. You are all our heroes. You are missed so much especially by your mom and dad. But I know that you will be there when they are called home. You and Michael will be there to welcome them home in the arms of the Lord. Until then you have been a blessed memory in your parents heart. Until we are all joined together with the promise of never being separated again rest in peace with your brother by your side. Love, Aunt Lynn
Rose and James and DeFazio
September 8, 2021
Dear Jay,
I haven't been here in awhile this year it will be 20 years since you were taken from us. I can't go up any more because of my legs can't actually walk to much any more, need two knee replacements, I'm scared needs some of your strength. Your family misses you so much since your brother died feel like there is no one for us to depend on your dad and I are getting older and things are so hard for us to do now, maybe you can ask God to send a miracle down for your parents to start feeling better. My boy nothing takes this pain from me it never gets better, I hope you can see that Alexis is having a baby and we are really looking forward to his birth something happy, watch over this little one and keep Alexis strong. Hope god gives me some time to stay for awhile Jus't know how much we love and miss you give your brother a hug for me and always remember Mommy love you both.
Cindy Roe
September 7, 2021
Remembering Jason on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
rose defazio
July 12, 2020
Dear JAY
To day is your birthday you would have been 48,the years keep rolling by and my life stood still the day you were taken from us. I have no words to tell you how sad I feel all the time not only missing you but now Michael is gone to some time I wonder if I did something wrong in my life that I am paying for now sounds crazy. Just know that you are never far from my heart think about both of you everyday at least I'm happy you are together until we meet again Happy Birthday Give Mike a hug and always remember Mommy loves you
Lynn Winslow
July 11, 2020
Happy birthday in heaven Jason. We love you yesterday, today and always. You are missed by all who love you. ❤
Donna Fleury
July 7, 2020
remembering, prayers and peace.
Kayley Blomquist
June 25, 2020
Jay, today I graduated High School and today I also was honored to receive your scholarship. Receiving this award from Michelle and Paul was an honor. I know youre watching down on us. We love you and miss you.
Kayley Blomquist
Julie W
September 13, 2019
I only met you through your name on the rememberance wall in NY, many years ago, but I am here today to let you know that no one has forgotten, we still grieve for the loss of all the beautiful people like you, and all the families, and the animals too... I wish comfort and healing to all, and I know that you are not far from you family... blessings...
Lynn Winslow
September 12, 2019
Another 9/11 has passed. Another year. It was a terrible day in 2001. So many lives taken way too soon. It was so sad Jason that you had to be one of them. You are missed by all who knew you Jason. I don't know anyone that could ever forget the day that tragedy consumed so many lives. I know you live in your mom's and dad's hearts. It will be such a celebration when you are all reunited again in our Savior's kingdom. It's what keeps everyone going. God bless you Jason and your brother Michael and your mom and dad and nieces. You live on in Jesus Name. ❤
rose defazio
September 7, 2019
My Dear Son Jay I'm sorry I haven't wrote in awhile, Sept 11th is days away the thought of that day is crushing my heart. No parent should outlive there children, we miss you so much we think about you every day now your brother is with you. I am incredibly sad all the time I miss both my sons. I trying to stay strong for the girls sometimes I feel if I didn't have them I don't know where i'd be. Jay give me the strength to get through another 9/11 Memorial for its the saddest day of my life. Watch over us help us stay around for your nieces and please give Mike a hug, always remember Mommy loves you
Lynn Winslow
July 12, 2018
Dear Jason. Happy birthday in heaven. You would have been 46 years old. I know heaven must be beautiful and your family will be with you again . In the meantime they miss you. You are missed by all who love you. God bless you on your birthday in heaven and God bless your family as they anxiously await to be with you and your brother for all eternity.
Julie W
September 11, 2017
Hi... I have not met you, but we visited NY a few years ago, & I saw your name on the memorial fountain, so I looked you up to meet you & know about you... I am so sorry that you had to go so soon, and so sorry for your heartbroken family who misses you so... I am here today, to let you know that you and all the others, will not be forgotten. And I also know, that you are looking down from above, and that you will know that even though it was a great tragedy, that many people came together to help each other, so that is the beauty & the positive that comes from this terrible day... people did not just give up, or lay down & let the evil ones break us... Blessings, thoughts & prayers to you above and your family & friends here...
Lynn Winslow
September 10, 2017
Dear Jason, another year has passed. It's so hard to believe! Jesus promises us there will be no more tears in heaven. Every tear will be. wiped away. There will be no more suffering , no more pain. You know that better than anyone here on earth. We believe in His promise, and that one day we will all be reunited with our loved ones again never to be separated . That promise is what we hold on too. Until that time hold tight to your mom with your heavenly arms and give her your peace. You are loved, Aunt Lynn
rose defazio
September 9, 2017
My boy, mom is just broken,I can't seem to get it together anymore here comes Sept 11th and Oct your brother Passed away both my boys are gone.How does a mother cope with this I need all the strength that you both can send me, help us to keep trying for you and your brother We love and miss you both and always remember mommy loves you
Lynn Winslow
July 12, 2017
Dear Jason, Happy Birthday in heaven. Though you are not here you are never forgotten. Love Aunt Lynn
September 10, 2016
Dear Jason,
You are truly loved and missed by all of your family and friends. I know tomorrow is especially hard because it is the anniversary of that horrible day when you and so many people lost their lives. I know you are up in heaven looking down on your family. Bless you..
Love,
Aunt Sharon
Julie W
September 10, 2016
We remember... bless your family & friends...
Lynn Winslow
September 10, 2016
Good morning Jason. It is September 10, 2016. Another year gone by. 15 years ago, so many lives lost, on 9/11, such a tragedy. And you, dear boy, one of those innocent victims. So many families lives changed forever. My heart goes out to them all but especially to your mom. You are deeply missed Jason, but I am sure your spirit lives on. I truly pray for your mom that she will feel the closeness of your spirit and the spirit of Jesus who died on the cross for us. He gave us the promise of life eternal so that we will all be reunited with our loved ones forever. Never to be separated again. A promise we can hold onto. I know you're living your new life in heaven. Help your mom to feel your strength Jason, until she's with you again. God bless you. God bless your mom and your family. With love, Aunt Lynn
rose defazio
September 9, 2016
My Jay,
I was looking through some stuff and found this poem I wrote a long time ago so here it is .
When I look up in the big blue sky, I always ask myself why? Most of the time I tryto get through the days, I sometimes feel like I'm in a maze, can;t go foward can't go back can't get out of this painful fact.Many people tell me I have to try but they know all I do is cry,and then I always keep asking Why Why.
Iwish you came with me that day my angel, my boy my son Jay. I always think of your smiling face still trying to find some kind of trace. I want to live like I know you would, so hear my prayers my angel my son and help me to know my life is not done. Ilove you and miss you so this will be fifthteen years since 9/11 and each and every year it never gets better for the ones left behind so my boy as always I say to you, always remember mommy loves you
Lynn Winslow
July 12, 2016
Happy birthday Jason! You have always been the apple of your mom's eye. I am so sad that you had to leave this earth so soon. But. I know you are with Jesus in His heavenly kingdom. You are with all those who have gone before you. And if we could really see how beautiful heaven is we probably wouldn't want to call you back here. You are in a perfect place, surrounded by the love of God and the love of all of those who love you in heaven and on earth. Jason you are a shining star. I only hope that each time your mom looks up at the stars that she knows that one of those twinkling stars is you looking down on her and your dad and your brother and letting her know you are always with her. I know you are Jason, because God is good. And while evil may have won that battle the day the trade towers were attacked, God has won the war. That is the assurance that your mom will be with you again, in a perfect world, for eternity. It doesn't get better than that, So enjoy your birthday with your heavenly family . Because one day, in the blink of an eye your earthly family will join you never to be seperated again. That's the good news. Happy birthday young man! Love you always, Aunt Lynn
ROSE DEFAZIO
July 12, 2016
7/12/16
HAPPY BIRTHDAY My Angel it,s mommy again can't sleep, what else is new. Missing you like crazy, love you so much. Things are always crazy your brother needs a job, lex's is trying to get one sometimes things just get so bad Miss not having you here to talk to or to say don't worry Mom it will get better. You could always make me feel better wish you were here. You remember Chris Powers,he recently passed away maybe you and him are playing basketball like you use to tell him to visit his mom,just like me she is having a hard time Jay keep watching over your family we really need all the help we can get . Watch over your neices and your brother keep and eye on Dad and mostly give me the strenght to get through the days everyone says i am the glue you were that for me Ilove you so much Mommy
Lakshmi Sridhar
December 21, 2015
Michele
When you and Tony go to heaven please ask God to send Jason to earth and find him a wonderful woman like you and both you and Tony watch over him and protect and help him have a LONG and happy life.. No one's life should end as abruptly as Jasons did. God bless ..
ROSE DEFAZIO
July 12, 2015
Happy Birthday My Jay it
s mommy just wanted you to know how much i miss you today and always can't believe you would have been 43 yrs old today I remember when you came into my life fighting and crying all the way out and when my eyes met yours it was a done deal forever i always thought we would have so much time but our time was cut short jus't know how much we all love you and miss you every day keep watching over your family keep sendind us your strenght and always remember mommy love you
July 12, 2015
Sorry Jay, I forgot to sign the previous note to you. Although, in heaven, you have all knowledge now. Happy birthday Jay. Watch over your mom. She misses you so!! Love you, Aunt Lynn
July 11, 2015
Jason, tomorrow is your birthday. You would have been 42 years old. The years go by so quickly and yet so slowly for those who miss you so much and long to be with you. I always enjoyed seeing you when our families got together. You were a pleasure to be around. You are a sweetheart and an angel. You will never be forgotten Jason. Happy birthday Jay!!!
Roseann DEFAZIO
December 31, 2014
Jay here I am again it's 11:45 and we go into the nex't year 2015 and as always I can't beleive how long it's been. You loved New Years Eve you would always be at a party and always having a great time and I am sitting home writing to you and really could care less about another year. It jus't make me think how much I miss you and love you with each year it never gets better I haven't had the best year and maybe things might get better in the coming year but know one thing for sure I have miss you so much and i pray to you to watch over your family keep us safe and as strong as you were. We still need you to be there for us in any way that you can Happy New Year Jay and always know Mommy loves you
September 11, 2014
You are remembered. May God bless your loved ones with peace.
Jeanne Carr
September 11, 2014
Thinking of you and your family today. Never forget...
Lynn Winslow
September 10, 2014
Another year has gone by Jason. You are in heaven. The best place anyone can be. We are here on earth trying to tolerate this crazy, mixed up world. You are a brightly shining star, shining down rays of hope to us all, especially your mom and your family. You are a blessing to your family, Jason. You are loved and missed by all who knew you. And those who didn't, missed being touched by an angel. I think of you often Jason. And on this day as I celebrate my birthday I celebrate your life. The life of an angel on earth, the life of an angel in heaven. That's you Jason. That's you! Love you and miss you, Aunt Lynn.
ROSE DEFAZIO
September 10, 2014
HI MY BOY ITS MOMMY AGAIN IT'S THE NIGHT BEFORE SEPT 11TH I WANTED YOU TO KNOW ALL YOUR FRIENDS ARE SHOWING THERE LOVE,REMEMBERING THERE FRIEND,I'VE SEEN SOME PICTURES OF YOU THAT I HAVEN'T SEEN OF MY HANDSOME SON.I MISS YOU SO MUCH YOUR FATHER AND YOUR BROTHER MISS YOU TO.YOUR ALEXIS AND ARIANA MISS YOU TO WE ALL MISS YOU TERRIBLY. I WANT YOU TO KEEP LOOKING OUT FOR US, YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE FOR ALL OF US WHEN WE NEEDED YOU. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND NEED YOU ALWAYS I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AND I WILL ALWAYS HONOR YOU FOR THE HERO YOU ARE AND ALWAYS WILL BE IN ARE EYES.KNOW THAT NEVER A DAY GOES BY THAT YOU ARE NOT ON MY MIND AND ALWAYS WILL BE TILL THE DAY I SEE YOU AGAIN I WILL TRY HARD TOMORROW TO GET THROUGH THE WORST DAY OF MY LIFE THE DAY YOU WERE TAKEN FROM ALL OF US.MY HEART ACHES FOR YOU I HOPE THAT YOU KEEP LOOKING DOWN AND WATCHING OUT FOR ME KEEP ME AS STRONG AS YOU WERE AND JUST KNOW MOMMY LOVES YOU
Roseann DEFAZIO
July 24, 2014
Hi Jay its mommy again things have not been ok lately. I never wrote here for your birthday.So I am here now saying happy birthday to u, all that day I was thinking about u wishing that I was having a bad dream and maybe I might wake up to you my son.I need you to watch over your nieces Alexis and Ariana they need there special Angel Uncle Jay to keep an eye out for them they love and miss u so much. I miss u every day Jay and until the day I see you that will never change. Look after your Dad and your brother maybe with your help things will get better,for now my angel Happy Birthday and always know Mommy loves you
Lynn Winslow
July 19, 2014
Jason, I was thinking of you most of the day on your birthday but I didn't have access to internet to wish you a proper birthday. I just thought how blessed I was to know you. How many lives you touched before you went home to be with The Lord. I pray for your mom every day. I know it is what you would want and it is my privilege in Jesus Name. I look forward to seeing you again Jason and to tell you Happy Birthday! With Love Always, Aunt Lynn
December 24, 2013
Merry Christmas Jason.. And Merry Christmas to all those loved ones who are with you now. How blessed you are that you get to celebrate Jesus' birthday with Him. Because of Him we will all celebrate Christmas together again one day. Because of Him. My love to you. Aunt Lynn
December 23, 2013
DEAR JAY ITS MOMMY AGAIN ITS TWO DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS AND I WANTED TO SAY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU. YOU LOVED THE HOLIDAYS SO MUCH. I KEEP TRYING TO KEEP CHRISTMAS LIKE YOU DID BUT IT IS SO HARD FOR ME NOW.I WATCHED THE CHRISTMAS CAROL LIKE WE ALWAYS DID AND THE GIRLS WERE WONDERING WHY I WAS CRYING.I MISS YOU SO MUCH NOTHING HAS EVER BEEN THE SAME SINCE YOU WERE TAKEN FROM US. I ALWAYS DAYDREAM THAT YOU WOULD COME THROUGH MY DOOR AGAIN AND SAY WHAT DO I HAVE TO EAT, HOW I WISH I COULD HEAR THOSE WORDS AGAIN. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH SO DOES EVERY ONE WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU, AND UNTIL I SEE YOU AGAIN REMEMBER ALWAYS MOMMY LOVES YOU.
Julie W
October 13, 2013
I did not know you personally, but we just visited NY & the Tribute Center. I saw the tradgedy on tv, but did not realize how real it was until I visited. While I was there, I visited the fountain, I put my hand in the healing water, & ran it over your name, to connect with your spirit, so that you know 'we will never forget'. My prayers & thoughts are with your family. God Bless.
September 13, 2013
Jason, another year has gone by and the tragedy is still so fresh in my mind. You are missed so dearly by everyone. I pray daily for your family knowing you are watching over them. You are truly an angel. You always were, you always will be. There are no words to describe the loss here on earth when you went to be with our loving Savior, Jesus. Thank God He gives us the promise of eternal life in His heavenly kingdom where we will all be united again in perfect Love. No tears, no pain, no suffering, no terrorism, no wars. Perfect Peace and Love. It's what He gives us to hold onto until that say arrives. And we never have to say goodbye again. God bless you, sweet Jason, and God bless your family with peace, the Peace that surpasses all understanding. Until we all meet again, much love, Aunt Lynn
September 12, 2013
12 years has passed and you are still missed so much! My family and your mom and dad went to the memorials yesterday. We will always continue to go to honor you. I know that you sent me my supportive husband and 2 beautiful children. I thank you for that. I know you are watching and protecting them. I have signs from you all the time. Please keep them coming. Please watch over your parents and Alexis and Ariana. They miss you so much--everyone does! I love your family--they are my family now and always will be and I promise I will do everything to be there for them.
ROSEANN DEFAZIO
September 11, 2013
9/11/13
My angel Jason,
Just came back from the Sept 11th memorial.As I looked around to see so many families feeling as I do. Listening to every name with a story behind it. So many lives shattered by the attack.Children talking about moms and dads or brothers or sisters that were lost on that terrible day.I new I wasn't alone in my heartache. Twelve years later I am missing you so much. I
kept looking over at your father to see such pain in his eyes he misses you so much to. For me it has been a long road I don't believe there is a day that goes by that I don't think about you, loving you was the easiest thing, you made my life better. You gave me your strenght when I needed it, and always had a smile for me, I sometimes can't believe how long its been since I saw that smile or heard you laugh. Just know always that your family misses you and loves you very much look out for us Jay and smile down on all of us, we still need you and always remember that mommy love you so much.
Tina DeFazio
September 11, 2013
I share your last name and I dont know if we were related, my family is also from Jersey. I dont know much from that side of my family. But my heart goes out to your family. God bless You
jeanne carr
September 11, 2013
I'll never forget.
May you continue to look over your family and give them strength.
Rest in peace, Jason.
Love and sympathy,
Jeanne
nate huston
July 13, 2013
Sending birthday wishes to heaven. You live on through all who remember you . Prayers to jasons mom and dad! Rock on brother , nate & karen huston (aunt lynn's friends)
ROSEANN DEFAZIO
July 13, 2013
JULY 12.2013
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAY ITS MOMMY AGAIN. SOME TIMES I WISH I WAS WITH YOU, I GUESS IT NOT MY TIME I MISS YOU SO MUCH, YOU WOULD HAVE TURNED 41 TODAY. TO OTHERS ITS SO LONG TO ME IT FEELS LIKE YESTERDAY.I FIND MYSELF WISHING THAT THIS WAS ALL A BAD DREAM AND THAT YOU WOULD COME WALKING THROUGH MY DOOR ASKING ME WHAT DID I HAVE FOR YOU TO EAT. I REMEMBER THAT SMILE AND THE HUG AND KISS THAT CAME WITH THAT GREETING. YOU ARE NEVER FAR FROM OUR THOUGHTS WE TRY VERY HARD NOT TO BE SO SAD I THINK SOMEONE SHOULD TELL US HOW TO STOP MISSING YOU ALL THE TIME. JUST KNOW THAT YOUR FATHER AND I AND YOUR BROTHER MISS YOU EVERYDAY, WE WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER . PLEASE IF YOU CAN WATCH OUT FOR ALL OF US MOSTLY WATCH OUT FOR LEX SHE HAVING SOME PROBLEMS WISH YOU WERE HERE TO HELP. I KNOW YOU WOULD ALWAYS HAVE THE RIGHT WORDS FOR HER JUST KNOW THAT MOMMY LOVES YOU ALWAYS YOU ARE IN MY HEART EVERYDAY YOU WILL BE THERE TILL I SEE YOU AGAIN. DON'T EVER FORGET MOMMY LOVES YOU.
Lynn Winslow
July 12, 2013
Happy Birthday Jason. It wouldn't be July 12th without wishing you a Happy Birthday . The day you were born into this world you changed many lives. You were loved by so many people and still are so very , very much. You brought joy into this world in so many ways. You were a blessing to behold. Your legacy lives on Jason. Although pain still runs through the veins of those here who miss you dearly , at the mention of your name you still bring joy into the hearts of many. May God bless and keep in his care your mom and dad and the rest of your family.Time does not exist in heaven. And when it's time for mom to join you in that heavenly place it will seem like yesterday that she kissed you and said," Happy Birthday my son." Love, Aunt Lynn
June 9, 2013
My Name is Nancy Bent, and I worked in Happy Days preschool with 2 preschoolers who were related to Jason. I have been to the memorial, and have obtained a crayon rub etching of Jason's name, and would like to give it to he family. Please contact me @ [email protected], my email address.
ROSEANN DEFAZIO
December 25, 2012
DEC,25 2012
ANOTHER CHRISTMAS WITHOUT YOU I GO THROUGH THE MOTIONS MISSING YOU ALWAYS. YOU AND I USE TO SHOP TILL WE DROPPED YOU LOVED CHRISTMAS,JUST LIKE MY FATHER YOU TOO ARE THERE TOGETHER AND I AM HERE WITH ALL THE PAIN. I PRAY TO YOU TO WATCH OVER ALEXIS , SHE HAS BEEN SICK AND WATCH OVER YOUR OTHER NEICES AND YOUR BROTHER, HE MISSES YOU SO. JAY I HOPE YOU KEEP GIVING THE STRENGHT TO GET THROUGH THIS. SOMETIMES IT IS SO HARD WITHOUT YOU. I MISS YOU SO MUCH I CANT LISTEN TO CHRISTMAS SONGS YET WHEN YOU DECORATED THE TREE THATS WHAT YOU DID. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND MISS YOU ALWAYS MERRY CHRISTMAS MY ANGEL KEEP A WATCH OVER ME I LOVE YOU MOM
September 13, 2012
Jason, I thought and thought about what I would put in you legacy book this year. I decided that I would put a message in it from Bedtime Blessings. It is a daily devotional I read every night. This is the message from Sept. 11, 2012.
"As never before in this generation we realize that we are dependant upon God for protection and strength. Though the mountains quake. though bridges fall, though tunnels are destroyed, though ships sink, though lives will be lost, though war threatens to invade, though there may even be terrorists and enemies in our midst, we will not fear. Our resolve is firm because our refuge is based on the eternal foundation of the living God."
2 Timothy 2:19-The firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, " The Lord knows who are His".
You live in God's perfect Kingdom now Jason. We all miss you terribly here on earth. But the promise of our almighty Jesus Christ is that we, His own, will all be reunited in His perfect, heavenly Kingdom never again to be seperated from each other and that is what keeps us moving forward here on earth. Until we all meet again, God bless you Jason and your mom and dad and all of your family and friends. Life is bearably knowing God's promise and knowing there is an angel named Jason watching over all of his loves ones. Love you, Aunt Lynn
September 12, 2012
Jason,
I was thinking of you all day today, when I was at work we have a TV and I saw your name come across the screen when the people were reading the names of everyone lost that day. You were a wonderful Nephew and you are missed. I am lucky to still be close to the Paccione and Defazio families even though I am not married to your uncle anymore. Bless you, love Aunt Sharon
ROSEANN DEFAZIO
September 11, 2012
9/11/12
MY ANGEL MY SON JAY.
TODAY MARKS ANOTHER YEAR THAT WE HAVE BEEN WITHOUT YOU IN OUR LIVES,WE ALL MISS YOU TERRIBLY.YOUR LOSS IS STILL SO GREAT,ITS LIKE HAVING A BIG HOLE INSIDE THAT YOU CAN NEVER FILL.TODAY IS SEPT,11TH A DAY OF SUCH HORROR,THE DAY THAT SO MANY WONDERFUL PEOPLE LOST THERE LIVES,AND YOU MY BOY WERE LOST TO ME AND YOUR FAMILY.I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH YOUR NEICES DIDN'T WANT TO ATTEND SCHOOL TODAY TO HONOR YOU. THEY ALL LOVE YOU SO MUCH.YOUR DAD MISSES HIS ROCK, MICHACL MISSES HIS BEST FRIEND AND I MISS MY SON WHO ALWAYS HAD A GREAT BIG SMILE FOR EVERYONE. YOUR HAND WAS HELD OUT FOR ANYONE WHO NEEDED YOU. I NEED YOU NOW AND ALWAYS, KEEP GIVING ME THE STRENGHT TO LIVE LIKE YOU DID.HELP YOUR BROTHER MAKE PEACE WITH HIMSELF HE ALWAYS SAYS IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ME. LOOK OUT FOR ALL OF US, BECAUSE WE LOST SO MUCH WHEN WE LOST YOU.I BELEIVE I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN AND SOMETIMES I CANT HARDLY WAIT, I WILL LOVE YOU AND HONOR YOU AS LONG AS I AM ON THIS EARTH AND I WILL MISS FOREVER.GIVE MY DAD AND MOM A KISS AND TELL HER I AM SORRY,UNTIL I WRITE TO YOU AGAIN REMEMBER ALWAYS MOMMY LOVES YOU
Deborah Ackerman
September 11, 2012
You will not be forgotten - Prayers to your family
Glenn Schaffner
September 9, 2012
Miss you Jay Bird.
Lynn Winslow
July 14, 2012
Jason, I wanted to write in your legacy book for your birthday, but haven't been feeling to good the past few days. I finally got to the computer and saw your mom's wishes. Jason, Happy Birthday. I know you have eternal life in heaven. It is just a matter of time for all loved ones to be united there. You are loved and missed by many here who look forward to that day when all loved ones will spend eternity together in complete serenity and perfect love. Our beloved Savior Jesus Christ, gave up His Life for this immeasurable gift of life eternal with all of our loved ones in eternal Love. There is nothing better than that. Happy Birthday Jason and God bless and keep your family comforted by that gift, especially your mommy. Love Aunt Lynn
ROSEANN DEFAZIO
July 13, 2012
JULY 12,2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY BOY ITS ALWAYS SO HARD FOR ME, YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN 40 YRS OLD TODAY.
I CANT BELEIVE YOUR NOT HERE, TO SEE YOUR NEICES GROW TO SEE THEM IN SHOWS FOR SCHOOL,I HOPE THAT YOU SEE THEM FROM WHEREVER YOU ARE. I WENT TO SEE SPIDERMAN THE NEW MOVIE AND THOUGHT ABOUT YOU THE ENTIRE TIME ,YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN THE FIRST ONE ON LINE TO SEE THE MOVIE. YOU ALWAYS LOVED THE MARVEL COMICS BOOK HEROS.IT WAS ARIANA'S BIRTHDAY SHE WAS 11 ON JUNE 8TH SHE NEVER GOT A CHANCE TO KNOW THE WONDERFUL UNCLE SHE LOST,BUT I TELL HER ALL ABOUT YOU.SHE IS AN ANGEL LIKE YOU. JAY I MISS YOU SO MUCH I CANT EVEN THINK THAT YOU HAVE BEEN GONE FOR ALMOST 11 YEARS.
IT ALWAYS FEELS LIKE YESTERDAY TO ME, I MISS AND LOVE YOU SO MUCH. PLEASE LOOK OUT FOR US DOWN HERE WE ALL HAVE NEVER BEEN THE SAME WITHOUT YOU IN OUR LIVES,YOUR BROTHER MISSES YOU DAD ALSO THE GIRLS YOUR FRIENDS MICHELE AND UNCLE ANTHONY AND ME I LOVE YOU FOREVER HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAY.
LOVE MOMMY
ROSEANN DEFAZIO
May 31, 2012
HI MY BOY ITS MOMMY WHEN YOU WERE HERE WITH ME I COULD ALWAYS TALK TO YOU, I STILL TALK TO YOU EVEN THOUGH I DONT HEAR AN ANSWER. SOMETHING SO SAD HAPPENED TO FRIENDS OF OUR WHO ALSO LOST THERE SON IN 9/11. THERE GRANDSON DIED YESTERDAY AND HE WAS ONLY 13TEEN THE LOSS IS SO GREAT AND SO HARD FOR THEM. YOU MIGHT THINK THATTHERE FAMILY HAD ENOUG BUT I GUESS NOT. I WAS SO SAD YESTERDAY WHEN I HEARD, ALL I COULD THINK ABOUT WAS HOW WILL THEY GET THROUGH IT AND KEPT THINKING ABOUT YOU AND HOW MUCH I MISS ALL THE TIME I DIDNT EVEN PUT ANYTHING IN FOR MOTHERS DAY, THAT DAY IS SO HARD FOR ME I LOVE YOU SO MUCH JAY AND I MISS YOU EVERYDAY I HOPE YOU KEEP ME STRONG AND HOLD OUT YOUR HAND TO JOSH.
I LOVE YOU ALWAYS MOMMY
May 14, 2012
God bless your mom this Mother's Day and always, Jason.
ROSEANN DEFAZIO
December 11, 2011
DECEMBER 11,2011
HI MY BOY ITS MOMMY AGAIN,I WAS 60 ON DEC 9TH AND PEOPLE ASKING WHAT DO I WANT FOR MY BIRTHDAY? THERE WOULD BE ONE GIFT AND IT WOULD HAVE TO BE A MIRACLE,I'D WANT YOU BACK, CHRISTMAS IS ALWAYS HARD FOR ME BECAUSE WE DID IT TOGETHER,YOU LOVED CHRISTMAS. JAY I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH. I WANTED TO TELL YOU YOUR FATHER AND MICHELE GAVE ME A PARTY, I BELIEVE THEY DID IT BECAUSE THEY REMEMBER YOU WANTED TO DO THAT FOR ME WHEN I TURNED 50. I WAS OVERWELM IT WAS SO NICE PEOPLE WERE SAYING SUCH NICE THINGS ABOUT ME MAYBE I FORGOT THAT ABOUT MYSELF. I HOPE YOU WERE WATCHING AND WERE THERE WITH US.I COULD TELL YOU YOU ARE ALWAYS MISSED AND LOVED SO MUCH.ALWAYS REMEMBER MOMMY LOVES YOU.
Lynn Winslow
November 30, 2011
Jason, I have it on my heart to talk to you. Another Thanksgiving has just gone by. It is the time of the year when we think of everything we have to be thankful for. I think, at this time I can say that the thing I am most thankful for is the Kingdom of Heaven. I am thankful to God, our Heavenly Father Who gave up His only Son, Jesus. I am thankful for Jesus, for giving up His life, the pain and suffering He had to endure to assure us of life eternal in His Kingdom. I am thankful that no matter what happens here on earth, no matter what pain and suffering we have to bear, there will come a day and there will be a place where we will all be reunited with each and every one of our loved ones that we have missed for so long. A beautiful place called Heaven. Our eternity will be spent surrounded and consumed with perfect love. I am thankful to have been your aunt and blessed to have known you Jason. We will talk again. Lots of Love from, Aunt Lynn
Tracey P,
September 20, 2011
Having read the messages from your Mother, I could not leave without expressing my sorrow for your loss and that of your family and loved ones...your Mom's entries reduced me to tears. As a Mother whose child is the centre of their Universe I cannot imagine life without my child. XXXX
Greg Hartman
September 14, 2011
Hi Jay,
Thinking of you this night. Seems like just the other day we were walking home from I.S. 61. I have great memories of hanging out with you and Mike. It was good to grow up with you guys. You were a good friend and incredible person. I share our stories with my kids often. I’m praying for God’s peace and healing for us all.
Donna Fleury
September 13, 2011
Jason,
My daughter and I just came back from NYC, our cousin is a police officer there. We saw American flags with every ones name on it. The freedom tower is being built and the reflection pools are done, every ones name is engraved on them. I never met you but know we are related. I go to your guest book often and read what everyone writes. You and your family remain in our prayers always
Michele Pizzo (DeFazio)
September 11, 2011
My dearest angel Jay,
I can't believe it has been 10 years. So much time has passed, yet it seems like yesterday you were taken from us. Your nieces Alexis, Ariana and Destiny have grown so much, all of your close friends have had children and I have remarried and just had a baby girl. All of your family and friends have stayed close and I know it is because you have kept us together. I love your family so much. Jay, you are missed so much and I think of you everyday. I am so thankful for the time I was given with you. I know you are an angel looking over all of us and keeping our bond strong. You have sent me a wonderful man who supports me in everything I do for you and who loves your family. In his words, "Jay is a part of me too". You will always have a place in my heart. I love you.
Love always, Michele
eva
September 11, 2011
My heart is as heavy today with sadness as it was ten years ago. Ten years ago today I had the hope that you would be found...today i hope that we meet again. I will never know anyone like you again..im sure of it. The summers we shared talking all night into the next day...you laughing at me and with me..."teaching" me how to drive stick while you patiently cringed each time i ruined your clutch. It still cracks me up how you stopped talking to me for a week because i got so sick on my 20th birthday and made such gross puking sounds while i hung out the window of your car and you made sure i got home safely. You always made sure i was safe..always. I believe you are an angel over all of us now, keepiing us all safe. I want to hop on the back of a jetski and this time Ill let you drive =) I want to walk into your moms house and sit and drool over john claude van dam with her while you roll your eyes. The time you told me you were going into the navy devastated me..and then I moved away..i thought you had gone and i tried so hard to reconnect with you. It was my fortune to finally hear your voice again a few months before you left us. You offered me so much encouragement and you sounded so happy with the upcoming wedding. I wish i could have told you then how much i loved you and how noone could ever take your place. Thank you for brightening my life during the time i shared with you..thank you for chasing me in the playground at ps 45...thank you for wiping my tears when the world got to heavy...and thank you for making me laugh so hard that i would cry. I miss you more every year Jay...what i wouldnt give to have you back. We will meet again someday,...until then just know you are missed my friend..
September 11, 2011
Almost a year ago today, I married the man of my dreams. A few days ago, we found out that he shares the same name with a man that lost his life on 9/11/01. We were both in the US Navy at the time of the attacks and are proud to have served. We are more proud to know that the great man I married shares a lot more than a name. God Bless your family, Jason, Lauren, and Kaytlin DeFazio
Faith Shirley
September 11, 2011
It has been 10 years and yet feels like yesterday....I will never forget you or the wonderful person you were....The girls miss you very much and talk about you all the time...My heart goes out to your family and friends I love all of you dearly...I miss and love you Jay! Love Always, Faith
Alexis DeFazio
September 11, 2011
I miss you and always will remember the times we had together....I LOVE YOU UNCLE JAY.....LOVE ALWAYS ALEXIS
September 11, 2011
hi uncle jay i dont really remeber you very much ....but i still love you and miss you so much so i dont know what to say anymore so love you and bye-destiny
Deborah Ackerman
September 11, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you always
Debbie Polignone Ackerman
Morgan Crimmins
September 9, 2011
The last time I saw you was probably our junior year at Curtis. I have so many childhood photos and class photos with you in them. I did not know of your passing until probably three years ago. I have thought about you every 9/11 since. Prayers to your family.
Obe Ahlione
September 8, 2011
I saw Jason's photo in a 9/11 tribute tonight. For some reason I was moved to search for more information. I landed here and feel I may have invaded your privacy somewhat. But Jason is my age and his anniversary nearly coincides with mine. I saw a photo of his grieving wife and reflected that "there, but for the grace of God, go I."
I can imagine your pain must be great and I understand that time will not heal it. Just remember to live your life for your son, your loved one, your very flesh would surely not want you to suffer on his account. Life is rarely fair and your son was dealt an unfortunate hand. I am truly sorry for your loss. Soon this 10th anniversary will have passed. I wish you peace.
ROSEANN DEFAZIO
September 5, 2011
9/5/11
HI MY BOY ITS MOMMY AGAIN, ITS COMING TO THE DAY MY LIFE CHANGED THE DAY YOU WERE TAKEN FROM YOUR FATHER AND I.I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERY DAY WISHING ALWAYS YOU WERE HERE. I MISS YOU SO MUCH JAY, PEOPLE THINK WITH TIME BUT NOTHING HEALS THIS KIND OF PAIN. I WISH THE TV WASN'T FILLED WITH EVERY THING ABOUT 9/11 NOW. ALWYS KNOW WE ALL LOVE AND MISS YOU. YOUR UP THERE WITH ALL THE GOOD ONES AND I KNOW I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN.SAY I LOVE TO MY POP AND GIVE GRANDMA A KISS AND ALWAYS KNOW THAT YOU WERE LOVED THEN AND YOU ARE LOVED NOW LOVE MOMMY
ROSEANN DEFAZIO
July 12, 2011
HI MY SON ITS ME AGAIN MOMMY,I WANTED TO WISH YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN 39 TODAY.CAN'T BELIVE IT HAS BEEN 10 YRS.TO ME IT FEELS LIKE YESTERDAY. YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY HEART I LOVE YOU ALWAYS YOU JUST KEEP WATCHING OVER ME AND YOUR FATHER,AND MIKE AND THE GIRLS.THEY ALL MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU TO JAY ALWAYS REMEMBER MOMMY LOVES YOU
LOVE MOM
May 6, 2011
Peace and strength and courage to everyone who loved and still loves Jason. Still thinking about you. Hope you find some comfort this week in that justice has finally been done. --Suzanne Grieco Mattaboni, Northampton, PA (Babe's daughter)
December 24, 2010
DEC 24,2010
HI JAY ITS MOMMY, I'M ALONE AND NOW I TALK TO YOU AS ALWAYS I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU VERY MUCH I WENT SHOPPING AND STARTED THINKING HOW YOU AND I WHOULD SHOP TILL WE DROPPED. KEEP TRYING TO FIND THAT CHRISTMAS SPIRIT YOU HAD I TRYING. SOME THING NICE HAPPENED YOUR FRIEND DARREN HAD A BABY BOY AND HE CALLED US TO LET US KNOW HE NAME HIM AFTER YOU AND HOW MUCH HE LOVE YOU THAT TOUCHED YOUR FATHER AND I JAY WE ALL LOVE AND MISS YOU MERRY CHRISTMAS GIVE MY DAD A KISS AND GIVE GRANDMA ONE TO I LOVE YOU FOREVER TILL I SEE YOU AGAIN YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY ANGEL
LOVE MOM AND DAD MIKE
AND THE GIRLS
Helene Hill
December 21, 2010
Hi sweet Jason, it's almost Christmas & I've been thinking of you & your Mom & Dad!!! I know you're their Christmas Angel & that you're watching over them & your nieces!!! I wish you a Merry Christmas in heaven... My prayers are with you EVERYDAY!!! Love Always, Helene & Chris xoxo~~~<3<3<3
September 16, 2010
MY DEAR JAY, IT TOOK ME A LITTLE TIME TO WRIGHT THIS WE WENT TO THE 9/11 CEROMONYS AND WHEN IT CAME TO YOUR NAME THE THE MIKE WENT DEAD. SO WE NEVER HEARD YOUR NAME. I KNOW YOU KNOW WE WERE THERE WE WILL ALWAYS BE THERE WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU MORE AND MORE EACH YEAR. I JUST COULDN'T BELIEVE WE WAITED TO HEAR YOUR NAME AND NEVER DID. MAYBE ONE DAY I CAN SAY YOUR NAME AND PEOPLE WILL HEAR IT. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS MOMMY
Debbie Polignone Ackerman
September 13, 2010
Our thoughts are with your family at this time - you will not be forgotten
nate & karen huston
September 11, 2010
always thinking of you and your family on this unfortunate anniversary .
Donna Fleury
September 10, 2010
Tomorrow is the nine year anniversary of your passing. What happened was so senseless. So many lives lost and so many families hit by this tragedy. I pray for your family that they will have peace some day with love
September 9, 2010
You will never be forgotten!!
Greg Hartman
July 19, 2010
Jay,
Miss you a lot my friend. I think of you and your family often. Always thankful for times we had together.
Nate & Karen Huston
July 14, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JASON ..from your aunt Lyn's friends in chitown
July 13, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAY,
IT'S MOM I WHEN TO PLANT FLOWERS AT YOUR BENCH WITH MICHELE AND DAD, WE ALL MISS YOU SO MUCH ITS ALWAYS SO HARD ESPECIALLY TODAY REMEMBER WE ALL LOVE YOU SO MUCH
LOVE MOM AND DAD
July 12, 2010
Happy Birthday. Love and miss you Jay.
-G
June 15, 2010
June 15,2010
My Dear Jay, its Mom I wanted to tell
you Alexis graduated today time goes by so quickly I Wished you were there
she looked so good so grown up she will be 13years old soon. I miss you so much I told Grandma to tell you I love you she is up there with you and my Dad so keep watching over me I love you MOM
Rob Manzo
June 11, 2010
Football draft is coming up again this year. That was the last time I saw you back in '01. As always it won't be the same without you.
Helene Hill
April 5, 2010
Hi, my friend Jason, I wanted to wish you a "Happy Easter" in heaven!!! I can just see u playing the Easter bunny for the little ones' up there... I pray you're at peace & I want you to know that you're thought of everyday!!! That's because you're in my prayers every night!!! Goodnight SWEET-PRINCE-OF-A-GUY!!! With Love, Helene... XOXO
March 28, 2010
MARCH 28,2010
HI MY BOY I CANT SLEEP SO I THOUGHT I WOULD WRITE TO YOU,YOU WERE SUCH A GOOD LISTENER,EASTER IS AROUND THE CORNER AND I JUST SENT AN EMAIL TO JOHN O TO THANK HIM FOR THIS FAMILY PICTURE HE SENT ME WHEN I LOOK AT THAT PICTURE I FEEL SAD TO SEE WHAT I LOST I ALWAYS WONDER HOW MANY CHILDREN YOU WOULD HAVE HAD. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND MISS U SO MUCH JAY. TODY I FOUND OUT THAT MICHELE IS HAVING A BABY, I WAS HAPPY FOR HER BUT ALWAYS A LITTLE SAD FOR ME I LOST SO MUCH WHEN I LOST YOU REMEMBER MOMMY LOVES U ALWAYS TILL I SEE YOU AGAIN MOM
Helene Hill
March 14, 2010
Hi, my handsome old neigbor, Jason, I spoke to ur mom a few days ago... When I talk to her my heart breaks... Its hard to find the right words.. I want so much to ease her pain.. But she loves u & misses u so very much, it will NEVER b possible... Please keep watching over her & ur dad & Michele & ur look-a-like Alexis... Oh, & Puma..I know ur intervening with a lot of things.. Keep up the good work... Miss u my dear, sweet JASON... REST IN PEACE & ALWAYS KNOW U R LOVED... Helene.. xoxo
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