Rest Easy, Jayson Cugliari; gone but not forgotten

Jayson Lee Cugliari, was 17 years old and living his best life a week ago. Getting ready for Christmas, working, attend school and feeling proud of himself for getting into the college he wanted to attend. This young man’s life was just beginning.

Tragically, his short life was ended unexpectedly; he passed away after a tragic car accident, on 12/09/2023. 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.

Jayson worked at the Goddard School in Forked River and was adored by the students & the staff. He loved being around children. Working with children was his passion. The students excitedly waited for “Mr. Jayson” to arrive each day because they knew that he was a trusted friend and an extraordinarily fun & fascinating playmate!

Jayson also had a love for spending time with all of his family, friends and classmates. He was a well rounded individual with interests in sports and a love for animals.

Jayson had the warmth of an old soul and boundless energy for shenanigans! He had such a playful spirit yet he went out of his way to help anyone he could.

But now, we need to help him. No parent is ever emotionally or financially prepared to bury their 17 year old son! I am asking folks, to find it in your hearts to help the Cugliari family in their time of need. Can you please consider making a donation for a grieving family during this Holiday time? Other families will be gathering joyously together while Jayson’s parents and 4 siblings will be clinging on to each other to get through this most unimaginable ordeal. Perhaps we can ease some of their suffering by helping unburden them with the financial hardship they are enduring; as a tribute to all the lives he touched! Your contributions will most definitely be appreciated by Jayson’s family and your generosity will never be forgotten. Let’s DO THIS for that sweet, smiling, big-hearted young man, who was taken from us too soon.

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.