Jared Michael Srole

Jared Srole, devoted partner, steadfast friend, loving brother, uncle, and son died on March 18, 2025 after his heart stopped while he was on the treadmill at his gym in Astoria, Queens.

He was 45.

His unexpected death deprived him of his planned wedding to Julia Hamburger, the love of his life.

Jared had a passion for sports and music that ran deep. He had been looking forward to cheering on the Washington Capitals during a triumphant season and witnessing the team's star forward, Alex Ovechkin overtake Wayne Gretzky's all-time scoring record. He appreciated all kinds of music but paid especially close attention to the drummers, having been one himself in high school. Metallica's Lars Ulrich and Tool's Danny Carey were two of his favorites. As a customer service team leader for Nespresso, he was a beloved colleague, appreciated for his steady, understated style, wry wit, and devotion to his team, whom he dubbed the "Grand Crüe" after the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe.

Over time, he developed a love of the theater, travel, and cooking - interests he eagerly shared with Julia. Before working with Nespresso he was a front of house manager for the Lyric Theatre on Broadway, working on various Broadway shows including Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Sunday in the Park with George.

He was a man of daily routines and a self-described avid indoorsman. Every evening, he completed the New York Times and Washington Post crossword puzzles and other word games, including Wordle, Connections, and Spelling Bee, often enlisting Julia's help.

Jared Michael Srole was born in Washington, D.C., to Bill and Maxine Srole. He was raised in Potomac, Maryland, where he attended public schools, played hockey and took up drumming. He later attended the University of Maryland, graduating in 2002 with a degree in business administration.

At age 26, Jared was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, a challenge he faced with resilience, determination, and humor. His dark wit was reflected in his wardrobe - t-shirts with messages like "Insulin or Die" and "The Dead Pancreas Society," along with black baseball caps that paid homage to the Washington Capitals, the Montreal Canadiens hockey team, and Indiana University in Bloomington, Julia's hometown. The couple joined friends and family there last April to watch the solar eclipse.

Even in the smallest details, Jared's humor and personality shone through. When he and Julia adopted Penny, a Shih Tzu-Poodle-Chihuahua rescue, Jared became her devoted "Papa." True to his style, Penny's collar featured skulls rather than hearts or other more traditional adornments.

Jared's presence in the lives of his family and friends was defined by loyalty, humor, and an encyclopedic knowledge of rock history. He never missed a birthday, sending carefully chosen gifts, and always checked in frequently when someone was sick or injured. He adored his niece and nephew, Macie and Ethan, who shared that affection, calling him "Unky Red." Jared showed keen interest in their lives and showered them with unique gifts, including Metallica t-shirts. He had his parents' signatures tattooed down each arm.

He embraced Julia's family, the Hamburgers, as his own, attending their summer reunions on Cape Cod.

Jared is survived by his longtime partner, Julia Hamburger; his father, Bill Srole; his brother Jeff Srole and wife Alanna Vanacore; his sister Jan Konikoff and husband Bryan Konikoff and their children Macie and Ethan; and a circle of devoted friends.

Jared was an organ donor, which enabled him to save the lives of three organ recipients upon his death. His departure was accompanied by a beautiful honor walk at Mt. Sinai Hospital Queens where he was surrounded by family, with dozens of hospital staff lining the hallway. As he was wheeled into the operating room, music from Metallica blared from a handheld speaker and family members laughed and cried.

Donations in Jared's memory may be made to T1International (t1international.com), a Type 1 diabetes nonprofit, Metallica's Foundation (allwithinmyhands.org), or a charity of your choice.