Jayson Lee Cugliari

Jayson Lee Cugliari, 17, of Forked River passed away on December 9, 2023. Jayson was born in Neptune, NJ to John and Krystal Cugliari on August 16, 2006. He was a senior at Lacey Township High School. He was an exceptional student that was recently accepted to Stockton University. Jayson was smart and loved by so many. Every time he walked into a room; the atmosphere would brighten with his smile always lighting up the room. He was one of the friendliest people you would have ever met. Wherever he went, Jayson made friends. He worked at the local Goddard School in Forked River. He loved being around children. Working with children was his passion. He also had a love for animals and enjoyed spending time with all his family and friends.
Jayson is survived by his parents, John and Krystal Cugliari, sisters Katelynn and Isabella, brothers John and Kristian, grandparents Karen and Gary Gassert and John and Gulia Cugliari along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A Memorial Gathering will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 3:00-7:00 pm and again on Friday, December 15 from 9:30-10:00 am at Riggs Funeral Home, 130 North Rt. 9, Forked River, NJ 08731. A Funeral Liturgy will be offered at 10:30 am at St. Pius the Tenth Roman Catholic Church, 300 Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731. Cremation was private.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Jayson's Scholarship Fund. We will provide details soon. Also, with Jayson's love for children in mind, please consider in his memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.