Jason Jeffrey Crater, 17

Jason Jeffrey Crater, 17, of Royersford, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Penn Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia.

Born in Paoli, he was the son of Jason David Crater and Crystal Ann (Ray) Dinnocenti.

Jay had a deep love for baseball and excelled in work, athletics, and hobbies. Above all, he was a loving son, brother, and friend who always put others before himself. His generosity and kind spirit touched everyone who knew him.

Surviving are his parents, Jason David Crater and Crystal Ann (Ray) Dinnocenti; his paternal grandfather, Jeffrey Crater; his maternal grandparents, Robert and Carole D’Attilio, and Scott and Paula Ray; his sisters, Sophia Dinnocenti and Tristan Crater; along with numerous cousins and many dear friends.

Jay was predeceased by his paternal grandmother, Susan Crater and his uncle Jeffrey Daniel Crater II.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ltd., 329 N. Lewis Rd., Royersford, PA 19468, with a service immediately following. Burial will take place at Limerick Garden of Memories.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jason’s memory to Gift of Life at https://www.classy.org/give/208615/?_gl=1*quxt1d*_ga*MTcyMzQzMTg4NS4xNzM2NjEzODEw*_ga_S387VZ1N1T*MTczNjYxMzgwOS4xLjEuMTczNjYxMzgwOS42MC4wLjA.#!/donation/checkout

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We are all so very deeply sorry for your loss.

~ The Iacovettis , John,Marie Anthony & Talia Royersford, Pa
1/17/2025 7:34:57 PM

Rest In Peace ???

~ kim brown Royersford, PA
1/17/2025 11:17:46 AM

My deepest condolences. May your son Rest In Peace.

~ TMW Conshohocken, PA
1/17/2025 5:44:43 AM

To all of Jason’s family, I am so sorry for your loss. I didn’t know Jason, but I know his grandparents and know how much they loved having him visit the Villages, and how much fun they had with him. I pray the wonderful memories you’ve shared will bring you some comfort in the difficult days ahead.

~ Stephanie Tribble
1/15/2025 4:39:45 PM

We at ALTA are heartbroken by the loss of Jay. Our combined thoughts and prayers are with you, Crystal, and your family, during this time. May he rest in peace.

~ John Hayes
1/15/2025 2:47:36 PM

Deepest Sympathy to family??

~ Loretta Supplee
1/14/2025 12:31:10 PM

My heart and prayers go out to all of you. May love surround you to give you peace and strength in your sadness. Treasure and hold close all of his memories ??

~ AlisaJuliet DOrazio Malvern, PA
1/14/2025 8:37:31 AM

Please except my deepest most sincere condolences & sympathy & know I am with you in prayer during this celebration of life for Jay ???????? God Bless You.
Rest In Peace Jay ????????

~ Holly Ray Corona, CA
1/14/2025 12:05:39 AM

In times like this I leave the words to the professionals;
carry your heart with me(i carry it in]
BY E. E. CUMMINGS

i carry your heart with me
i carry it in my heart

I am never without it
anywhere i go you go,my dear;and whatever is done by only me is your doing,my darling

I fear no fate
for you are my fate,my sweet

i want no world
for beautiful you are my world,my true
and it’s you are whatever a moon has always meant
and whatever a sun will always sing is you

here is the deepest secret nobody knows
here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud
and the sky of the sky of a tree called life;which grows
higher than soul can hope or mind can hide
and this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart

i carry your heart
i carry it in my heart

~ Rachel kerchner Schwenksville, PA
1/13/2025 9:57:38 PM

Words can't comfort you. Being through the same unexpected loss is the worst thing that could ever happen to a parent. The tears never run out, I can only keep you and your family in my prayers. He is at peace now and try to only remember all the good times! ??

~ Karen Shade Leamy
1/13/2025 8:53:07 PM

I am so sorry. Having a child to die is the hardest to live with. Please take care of yourselves. Praying for y'all.

~ Pat Sykes Burlington, NC
1/13/2025 7:32:16 PM