Jacob Dacierno

My heart is breaking again for Jacob's family and friends. I have also lost a son to suicide. Time doesn't heal, it softens.

I am heartbroken to hear of Jacob´s death. He was intelligent, curious and driven. We spent a lot of time together in my office at Hillside along with his grandparents who loved him and were constantly looking for ways to help and support him. He would have been great as a machinist or engineer creating ways to fix things with his hands and intellect. Jacob loved his dog who provided him with peace and unconditional love and attention. My heart goes out to his family. God bless you...

I worked with Jacob a lot at Hillside. I really am having a hard time with this. He was such a bright person and truly cared about things deeply. I met his grandparents and they were amazing supporting this young man. He did struggle without structure, but tried so hard. I am so sorry for your loss and sorry he didn't get live a longer life and achieve his dreams. He deserved to do both of those things. He will be missed! I hope his family and friends find peace.

I only knew Jacob for two years via work, but within that short time frame Jacob had nothing but positive impacts on my life. I never knew he struggled so deeply and it pains me to know he held on for so long with such deep sadness in his heart. Jacob was a ray of hope to those who knew him, I looked forward to seeing him each shift knowing he would always have something to tell me or show me. When Jacob was around there was never a gloomy moment to be had. He was constantly looking out for...

Like others who have commented, I lost a son at 28 due to what I call "slow suicide" by a drug overdose. I admire Jacob´s family for sharing his wonderful spirit and his terrible struggles. I made a commitment to share my Michael´s story hoping that it will help another family know they are not alone. Your family has made that same commitment which, I know, will help other families who have children with neuro biochemical disorders as I like to think of depression and other related disorders....

I didn't know Jacob, but his beautiful smile and warm eyes caught my attention. I am so sorry for your loss and pray for God to lift you through this time.

I didn't know Jacob, but what a beautiful child. He seemed to be on the right track in life, but you never know when someone is struggling. From his obituary you can definitely tell he was loved and adored and it seemed he was succeeding to get where he wanted to be in life. I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers will be with his family and friends during the days ahead.

I´ve never read such an honest, raw and insightful obituary as this one. Whoever wrote this heartfelt journey has helped more people than they´ll ever know. I didn´t know Jacob, but I feel he offered the world so much. He is at peace on his own terms. I can´t begin to imagine how painful this must be - but know this obituary was a wonderful tribute to him.