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Jakari Shamik Townsend

12/16/1998 - 09/16/2025

Jakari Shamik Townsend obituary, 12/16/1998-09/16/2025, Syracuse, NY

BORN

12/16/1998

DIED

09/16/2025

FUNERAL HOME

Farone & Son Inc. Funeral Home - Syracuse

1500 Park St

Syracuse, New York

Jakari Townsend Obituary

Jakari Shamik Townsend, 26, of Syracuse, departed this life on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 after a sudden tragedy.
He will be fondly remembered for his love of football, fashion, and music; his infectious laughter and beautiful smile; his kind heart; and his brilliant mind.
Jakari attended the Syracuse City School District. He began high school at Bishop Grimes, later transferred to Liverpool High School, and graduated from Cicero–North Syracuse High School, Class of 2018. Most recently, he was employed at Jrek Sub's in Liverpool, NY.
Jakari is survived by his mother, Kathleen Rose; father, Anthony J, Townsend, Sr.; siblings, Anthony J. Townsend, Jr., Jerrod Hills, and Nevaeh Johnson; and paternal grandparents, Ann Marie Williams and Anthony F. Townsend (Crystal).
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, September 30th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Tucker Missionary Baptist Church, 515 Oakwood Ave, Syracuse. A funeral service will follow at 12 p.m. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Services entrusted to FARONE & SON, Inc. Funeral Home.

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Published by Syracuse Post Standard from Sep. 24 to Sep. 28, 2025.

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Toya

October 1, 2025

Kat, I´m praying for your healing and strength to get through the upcoming days. I can´t imagine how heavy this is for you but you don´t have to carry the weight alone! I love you baby

N. Williams

September 30, 2025

My deepest condolences and prayers for comfort and strength in this difficult time.

Ms. Val

September 30, 2025

It is with deepest sympathy that I am writing you today. But it is with the love of God that your heart will be comforted and with Family that great memories will be shared!
Love From the heart of Ms. Val and the Southwest Community Family!

Shelly towsley/jays friend

September 29, 2025

So sorry my heart goes out to his family so sad but he´s in paradise now with his maker for eternal life he´s at peace and will always be with you in your hearts in Jesus name amen

Valerie Townsend-Collins

September 29, 2025

Kat and Juane, we all all praying for you both, along with Grandma Ann, and Granddad Tony (Julie). You're with Great Grandmom and will take your place beside her on earth, and in heaven. Until we meet again Nephew. Love you too

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Valerie Townsend-Collins

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Cousin Evita in NJ

September 29, 2025

I'm so sorry for your loss cousin Kat. My condolences to you, your children and the family. My heart aches. Praying for us all. May his love and memories surround you when you miss him most!!

Love your cousin,
Evita

Evita

September 29, 2025

My condolences to Kat, Anthony, his siblings and family. I'm praying for you all. Still in disbelief.
Love your Evita in NJ

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Sep

30

Calling hours

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Tucker Missionary Baptist Church

515 Oakwood Ave, Syracuse, NY 13205

Sep

30

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Tucker Missionary Baptist Church

515 Oakwood Ave, Syracuse, NY 13205

Funeral services provided by:

Farone & Son Inc. Funeral Home - Syracuse

1500 Park St, Syracuse, NY 13208

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