Jason Michael Lakota

Jason Michael Lakota obituary, West Springfield, MA

Jason Michael Lakota

Jason Lakota Obituary

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Jason "Jay" Michael Lakota, age 42, of West Springfield, MA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday August 6, 2022. Jason was a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard (1997-2005), a truck driver and foster dad to several cherished kids, lover of Runescape, dirt bikes, fire, off-roading, and most importantly, his kids, family & friends.

Jason is survived by his beloved son Levi Lakota, bonus-son Mason Kane and ex-wife & best friend Christin Lakota, all of West Springfield, MA and bonus-daughter Tarra Hull of Las Vegas, NV. He also leaves behind his father Raymond Lakota of Southwick, MA, his mother Joan Lakota of Westfield, MA, brother William Lakota and his wife Sarah Lakota along with their children Ella, Cheyenne, Asher & Olivia of Granby, CT. and nephew Xander Graziano of South Hadley, MA, in addition to all of his beloved friends and extended family members.

We will be celebrating his life Wednesday, August 17 from 4-6:30 pm at The Elks Lodge, 431 Granby RD in Chicopee, MA 01013.

In lieu of flowers, contributions & donations to his son Levi's future would be greatly appreciated.

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August 5, 2025

Cijah Weisheit posted to the memorial.

September 7, 2022

Cijah Weisheit posted to the memorial.

September 7, 2022

Eleanor Leplat posted to the memorial.

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Cijah Weisheit

August 5, 2025

Remembering you on this day Jay! Forever in our hearts. Wish you were here to see the new stuff in RS. Hope your family is well. Much love, always my friend.

Cijah Weisheit

September 7, 2022

Jay was such a sweet guy and always bringing good conversations around. Most certainly one of the people I have known the longest in Runescape. Tons of great memories with him, and I am honored to have gotten to know him. My condolences to his family and friends. Forever in our hearts. -Stunnas

Eleanor Leplat

September 7, 2022

I write, on behalf of Laid Back Scapers (the clan Jason was Deputy Owner of in Runescape. We have only just heard about this sad news (after worrying for weeks since he went awol from RS). We are all devastated about the news. Jay (RSN) was integral to our clan and a personal friend to many of us. He was always helpful, supportive and a font of all RS information. We had many good times with Jason.

I extend all our condolences and best wishes to his children and family. I cannot imagine what a loss this must be to you all.

With all our love
Eleanor (cranachan8, Owner of Laid Back Scapers)
& all the clan

Larry Watson

September 6, 2022

Jay was one of the finest people it has ever been my good fortune to come to know. He quickly became one of our clans favourite sons and was loved by all his Runescape clanmates. Laid Back Scapers will not be the same without his helpful kind and often humorous gameplay. Jay, I will miss you my friend as will we all. Ever in my memory.

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