Jason Matthew De Biasi

1972 - 2022

Jason Matthew De Biasi, 50, of Scranton and Tampa, Fla., lost his lengthy battle with alcohol use disorder on July 11, 2022.

Jason (Jas to some, Stallion to some, and Shadow to others) was born March 2, 1972, to Carmella De Biasi in Kingston.

He was a beloved graduate of Humpty Dumpty College in Pittston, State College High School in State College and an alum of Penn State University Main Campus. He was a wonderful, hardworking, personable, good-natured and well-favored individual who was kind to everyone he ever came in contact with. He leaves a huge hole in the hearts of his family and friends who were always entertained by his sense of humor and practical jokes. His loved ones are devastated beyond words.

After making a move to the big city of Tampa with his mom, he graduated from the International Academy of Design and Technology, where he earned his degree in IT services, graphic design and web design. His success continued as he shifted focus into the world of information technology, taking him back to Northeast Pennsylvania, where he worked as the network administrator and webmaster for the City of Scranton in the mayor's office for 15 years.

If there was one strong suit that Jason had, it was his determination. No matter what the challenge or request, he gave his all to ensure he exceeded all expectations whether for himself or others. He was beloved by everyone who ever met him. A great father and a best friend to many. No matter the circumstance, you would always leave him with a story of something funny or crazy that he did while you were with him.

Jason is finally at peace, joining his grandparents, Carmen and Idena DeBiasi. What a joyous reunion that must be!

Jason is survived by his daughter, Isabella (Bella); his son, Jason; his mother, Carmella; his aunts, Jennie (Susie) and Darlene; his uncles, Louis (Marlene) and Dino (Michelle); and his cousins, Autum, Tori and Nicolette, along with many nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank all the wonderful caregivers at CMC Scranton, Einstein Hospital Philadelphia, the Gift of Life Howie's House Philadelphia and Hospice of the Sacred Heart Dunmore, for assisting us in every way on Jason's end of life journey.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, July 19, at 9:30 a.m. in Holy Rosary Church, 127 Stephenson St., Duryea, with the Rev. Michael Bryant officiating. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the church the morning of the funeral. A viewing will be held Monday, July 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main St., Duryea.

To leave an online condolence for Jason's family, please visit the funeral home website, www.piontekfuneralhome.com. In the near future, there will be a family celebration of Jason's life in Sanibel, Fla. (his happy place).

In lieu of flowers, Jason's family asks that donations be made in his honor to the Gift of Life Howie's House, 401 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, PA 19123 ("a home away from home" for transplant patients and their families), www.giftoflifehowieshouse.org; or Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 100 William St., Dunmore, PA 18512 (providing comfort, care, and hope), care@hospicesacredheart.org.