Allan Jason Zawistowski

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure….our hearts were broken early Sunday morning, November 18, 2007 with the sudden and tragic passing of our loving son, brother and friend Allan Jason Zawistowski of Windham, Pennsylvania. "JayZ" as he was affectionately known by his family and friends was born on September 19, 1980 in Houston, Texas. He was a graduate of Northeast Bradford High School and was currently employed as an apprentice for Southern Tier Insulations, Inc. of Endwell, NY. In his spare time, Jay enjoyed playing the drums, jamming with his friends and listening to Metallica. Jay was always willing to help others, he treasured the time spent with is mom and brother and was a devoted friend to many. He always carried a smile, enjoyed making others laugh and being surrounded by his family and friends. His memory will remain within our hearts forever. Jay is survived by his mother and step-father Dorothy and Timothy Atchison (RR2, Box 237, Rome, Pa 18837); his father and step-mother Allan J. and Corliss Zawistowski of Minneapolis, Minnesota; his brother and best friend Thomas Jon Zawistowski and Erin Morgenstern (RR 1, Box 92C, Rome, Pa 18837) a special niece Kaylan Riley Zawistowksi; his paternal grandmother Katherine Zawistowski of Pa; step grandparents Tom and Irene Atchison of Barton, NY; step sister Sarah Atchison of Barton, NY; step brother Kristopher Atchison of Barton, NY; Amber's son Blaise Shores; several aunts, uncles, cousins, numerous friends and his faithful dogs Keisha, Grace and Bailey. Jay was predeceased by his maternal grandparents William and Dorothy Silvani, and his special friend Amber Miller. A time of remembering the special gift Jay was to all of us will be held on Saturday, November 24th at 11 am at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 South Main St., Nichols with Pastor David Pitcher of the West Warren Congregational Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Valley Home Cemetery. A period of visitation and sharing memories will be held on Friday from 1 to 3 and 5 to 8 pm at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel. Memories and online condolence may also be shared with the family by visiting our website www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Summer Camp for Burned Children, c/o West Penn Hospital Foundation, 4800 Friendship Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224 (412-578-5281) in loving memory of Allan Jason Zawistowski.